Works on paper and editions over $8000

“Is art a good investment”? Of course, the simplistic answer is, “It depends on how good you are at investing in it.” While there are indexes that track the art market, notably the MeiMoses® indexes, there is really no equivalent to an equity index investment. You manage this asset class by buying and selling strategically — genre by genre, artist by artist, piece by piece. Just like picking individual securities, success depends on which ones you buy, when you buy them and when you sell. Unlike other securities, however, the investor can enjoy looking at the artwork for years to come. Although there is no guarantee --other than death and taxes-- that art will increase its value over time, high-quality, collectible art by well established Modern and Contemporary Masters' has tended to hold its value over time. Art can be used to diversify a portfolio by including assets that do not necessarily move up and down with the financial markets. Artworks can also appreciate significantly if you buy the right artists at the right time.