Pablo Picasso is easily one of the twentieth century’s most recognized artists. His works spanned multiple decades as he was born in 1881 and did not die until 1973. Picasso’s art can […]
Does 2.6% GDP Growth Eliminate a Recession?
The United States has been in a recession in 2022. It just needs to come with the mysterious * to be safe. The media, politicos, and the financial services giants have basically […]
Bank of America Outlines Investing-in-Art’s Role Within Alternative Assets
Many high-end collectibles now fall within the category of an alternative asset class. The same money that could be invested in stocks and bonds is ending up high-end collectibles. Not all collectibles […]
None Dare Call It a Recession (Even If It Is!)
Are you prepared for a recession? You better be. The politicos, the Federal Reserve members and the media still talk about a potential recession. If you are not bound to hold any […]
The Ultimate & Unique 1953 Topps Willie Mays Goes Away (Again!) 31 Years Later
The 1953 Topps card of Willie Mays is perhaps Mays’ most visually stunning card that was ever created by Topps. It’s also more scarce than the 1952 Topps card of Willie Mays […]
175 Million Reasons to Think of Your Collectibles as Collateral
Most collectors probably think of their personal collectibles purely as a hobby and might not give much thought beyond simply buying or selling. The reality is that collectibles, particularly high-end collectibles, have […]
Are You Prepared for Your Home Value to Plummet?
Each recession has a different impact on the housing market and on the jobs market. The recession of 2022 definitely proves that point, if there is definitely a recession. Economists, companies, politicians, […]
J.P. Morgan’s Private Collection, the Most Impressive in History?
People love collecting. It may now just be a part of human nature. If you collect coins, sports cards, art, antiques or artifacts may not matter. The reality is that once you […]
More Views on Rising Recession Risks for 2022
How you define a recession may vary wildly from how others define a recession. There is an old joke, if it’s ok to joke about future suffering — “A recession is when […]
Future Otis Fractional Assets List Update: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly!
The future of fractional ownership within collectibles and alternative assets remains in a period of growth and uncertainty alike. Some platforms are easier to use than others, but the first platform of […]
For Collectors & Investors: How Long Bear Markets Usually Last (and How Bad They Get!)
Whether you have been buying stocks, long-term bonds or Bitcoin, the bull market and great recovery came to a screeching halt in 2022. The good news is that the market drop didn’t […]
These Index Prices Will Confirm the Bear Market in All Major Indexes
It’s no secret that the economy is softening and the Federal Reserve was way late to begin its rate hike campaign. It’s also no secret that the stock market has been witnessing […]
Nearly $1 Billion for the Macklowe Art Collection: Rothko, Richter, Twombly, Warhol & More
Even with inflation and even with the time value of money, and even with the reports of new billionaires, it almost seems impossible to believe that a private art collection could fetch […]
Meet the Record-Breaking $12.4 Million Photo Auction (Man Ray)
The art world isn’t seeming to be too concerned about inflation nor about a slowing economy in 2022. New records keep being seen for prized pieces of art. After a record-smashing Andy […]
Andy Warhol Record Shows Immunity Against Financial & Economic Turmoil
It hasn’t gone unnoticed that the financial markets have been falling. Let’s be honest — the financial markets have been falling harder than most expected at the start of 2022. It also […]
Surprises Up & Down at Top Banksy Auction
Owning a piece of Banksy’s art isn’t the easiest thing to acquire. Then again, sometimes auction houses and art dealers get ahold of troves of great pieces that then come up for […]
48 Banksy Pieces Up for Grabs All at Once!
Owning a piece of Banksy’s art isn’t the easiest thing to acquire. Then again, sometimes auction houses and art dealers get ahold of troves of great pieces that then come up for […]
Picasso, Warhol, Haring Prints/Multiples Crushing Auction Estimates
The 2022 April 19 Prints & Multiples Signature Auction was above estimates for the pieces we profiled. That means a collector could have had an original Picasso for $100,000.00… which was $20,000.00 […]
Is This Leonardo da Vinci NFT (HNFT) the Future of Digital Art?
Many people consider non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to be nothing more than digital art. NFTs can be digital art, but they do not have to be. Some are true limited editions, or they […]
High-End Modern Art Prints/Multiples Already Smashing Auction Estimates
Modern art has a lot of surprises for art collectors. One surprise in recent years is that some of the pieces are being purchased solely for investment rather than for enjoyment and […]