Tips for Collecting Art for Profit and Pleasure (a six-part series): Part 1: Why Buy Art?
A SIX PART SERIES ON SUCCESSFUL ART COLLECTING
PART 1: WHY BUY ART?
WHY BUY ART? To answer this question, ask yourself what are your reasons for
Thinking of purchasing a work of art. A work of art can cost a considerable sum, but if
meets your needs, worth every penny. Anyone can buy art, and for almost any
reason. Many people buy a work of art simply because they like it, even if the work of art
It may be by an unknown artist. Art, as long as you enjoy it, is never a waste of
money. As John Keats says in Endymion Book 1:
“Something beautiful is a pleasure forever:
His beauty increases
art is to enjoy
Art is meant to be displayed, unlike stocks or bonds. Never feel pressured
buy something you won’t appreciate looking at day after day no matter what else
people can say. Don’t buy something that doesn’t appeal to you just because it’s
fashion, because the artist is famous, or because you have been told that the
works of art will be a good investment. If you don’t like the artwork at all, don’t buy
That! A work of art should touch your soul, stimulate your thoughts and bring a smile to
your lips. She should bring you pleasure, and even joy. There are only 365 days for a
year (366 in leap years). Be selective about how you live those days. Avoid wasting
them into something you don’t like.
Art improves its environment
Have you ever noticed that all beautiful homes have art as an integral part of the
decor? Art gives life and color to walls, corners and
cracks and mantelpieces. A well thought out art collection will help create a
unique atmosphere in your home and make it more attractive. For similar reasons, art
often adorns commercial premises, such as office lobbies and the offices of the best
executives
art makes a statement
The type of art you surround yourself with says a lot about your personality, tastes
and Values Edna Hibel’s art, for example, is associated with strong family values and
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Art is truly a mirror of the soul. It is an expression of who you are. be faithful to
yourself, and choose art that is meaningful to you.
Art can be an investment
Art can pay good returns, but this rarely happens overnight. If you’re
Hoping to make a quick buck, art may not be the right path for you. There is
investors, of course, who like to put their money into art. They do this for two main
reasons: both emotional and economic benefits.
Art is one of those quirky investments that you can really admire and enjoy.
And researching and searching for a desired piece of art can be as much fun as
own it! Many art collectors enjoy combining galleries, websites, auctions, and even
markets in search of his passion. Profiting eventually from the sale of a find
it becomes a bonus. The promise of pleasure and profit from art certainly adds to
The allure of art collecting.
art enriches your life
At a conference on health and aging in Brisbane, Australia, the foundation
Professor of Complementary Medicine at Melbourne’s RMIT University shared his
finds that love, even the love of an activity or an inanimate object, such as a
work of art – contributes to a healthier and longer life. art should enrich
his life. Otherwise, why spend valuable time and resources on it?
art leaves an impression
When you need a gift that makes a lasting impression, a delicious
artwork is hard to beat. Any beneficiary will appreciate receiving such
exclusive gift, and feel honored that you valued her enough to give her something so
unique and precious. Just remember to select something that appeals to your
the recipient’s tastes and stay within a reasonable budget. Good art doesn’t have to cost an arm and
a leg Before you part with your money, there are several golden rules of the art
collect to consider. Watch out for them in Part 2 of this series, titled
“SIX GOLDEN RULES OF ART COLLECTING”.
Happy art collecting!