What are some things people should keep in mind when investing in art?
- Thread starter David Viera
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Investing in art is a tricky business. You have to know what you want, how much it's worth, and how to get it—and that's just the beginning. There are a lot of things to consider when you're investing in art. First of all, you need to figure out exactly what kind of art you're looking for.
Do you want something that will increase in value over time? Something that is rarer or more unique? Or maybe something that's just really pretty? This can make all the difference when it comes down to choosing which pieces are worth buying and which ones aren't.
Once you've figured out what kind of art you want to buy, the next step is figuring out how much it's worth—and this is where things get tricky. The value of an item can be determined by several different factors: its rarity, condition, age, provenance (which means where it came from), etc.,