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In tough times for dealers, Art Basel debuts a section for new works

The Art Newspaper

Among the highest prices seen in this section are Lonnie Holley’s sculptures, brought by Edel Assanti, at $85,000. The ten exhibitors in the inaugural section are typically smaller to mid-sized galleries presenting mid-career artists. Here we have more flexibility and we can present a fuller breadth of our programme.”

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No more business-as-usual: Art Basel demonstrates how dealers can adapt to thrive

The Art Newspaper

This year is no different—but even Art Basel is not impervious to market conditions and factors like rapidly developing trade wars, international conflict and threats of recession. Prioritising strategy in a lean market Dealers agree that Art Basel stands above all other fairs when it comes to quality. Basel is Basel. Miami is Miami.

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

Art Acquisitions Art collectors, museums, galleries, and private individuals interested in purchasing contemporary Paintings, Sculpture, Photography, or Fine Art Prints might seek an appraisal to ensure they make an informed investment. The appraisal helps establish the artwork's condition and value, guiding conservation decisions.

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Exploring Exquisite Finds: Vintage & Rare Asian Green Jade

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

When you think of Jade, you likely conjure images of intricately carved oriental sculptures in antique emerald green. Its unique qualities, including toughness, strength, and ultimate charm, make it a rare and precious find. In recent years, Jade Jewelry has become famous for its shiny and smooth bangles, earrings, and necklaces.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

Invaluable

Prices can start from around $200, rising into the thousands depending on condition, with rare, 18th-century snuff examples with authenticated reign marks often selling for the highest price at auction. Sculptures Chinese sculptures, like paintings, depict many things such as people, animals, mythical creatures, Buddha, and more.

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Strategies for Investing in Art Over Time

Antiques Dealer

When investing in art over time, there are several factors to consider, including market trends, the artist’s reputation, work quality, and the current state of the economy. Consider the Artist’s Reputation and Work Quality The reputation of the artist is a main factor when investing in art.

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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

Maybe sculptures make your hands itch to throw clay on a potter's wheel, or portraits help you feel a connection to the past. Depending on the quality of the wrong painting, it can be quite difficult to spot its dodginess. Do landscape paintings sooth you, or do you enjoy Impressionist cafe scenes?