The International Art Markets: The Essential Guide for Collectors and Investors

by Goodwin, James

• ISBN13: 9780749448356
• ISBN10: 0749448350
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-09-01
• Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Summary

Art investment is a booming global market which has not yet been affected by market uncertainty in other investment sectors. Prices are surging, and auction records are constantly being broken in terms of prices paid for Old Masters, Impressionist paintings, and works from the "contemporary" sector. According to the annual Hiscox Art Market research report, prices for contemporary art rose by 55% in the year to mid-2007. But are such increases sustainable? Do other world markets, and different art categories, offer better potential for future returns? This timely new book, the first to assess art's potential as an investment class on a country-by- country basis, is designed for collectors and investors looking to broaden their knowledge of the global market for art investment -- including history, buying patterns, and future trends for many countries around the world. Locally-based experts supplement author James Goodwin's extensive knowledge of world art markets.

Author Biography

James Goodwin writes and lectures on the art markets and antique furniture. His writing has appeared in The Economist, the Financial Times and the European edition of The Wall Street Journal, as well as numerous art and antiques magazines.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Sub-Saharan Africa	p. 33
Argentina	p. 48
Australia	p. 53
Austria	p. 67
Belgium	p. 75
Brazil	p. 80
Canada	p. 90
Chile	p. 98
China	p. 103
Czech Republic	p. 111
Denmark and Iceland	p. 118
Finland	p. 127
Fiance	p. 134
Germany	p. 141
Greece	p. 149
India	p. 157
Indonesia	p. 163
Ireland	p. 168
Israel	p. 177
Italy	p. 184
Japan	p. 193
Malaysia	p. 200
Mexico	p. 207
The Middle East and North Africa	p. 214
The Netherlands	p. 221
New Zealand	p. 229
Norway	p. 236
The Philippines	p. 243
Poland	p. 247
Portugal	p. 253
Russia	p. 264
Singapore	p. 270
South Africa	p. 275
South Korea	p. 281
Spain	p. 288
Sweden	p. 298
Switzerland	p. 306
Taiwan	p. 313
Thailand	p. 319
Turkey	p. 323
The United Kingdom	p. 328
The United States	p. 337
Venezuela	p. 344
Index	p. 351
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