Art for investment

A

aerodynamic18

Suspended / Banned
Messages
242
Edit My Images
No
Guys we got money for a wedding present that we would like to invest in some art. We have £1000 to spend but don't know where to start. Any ideas?
 
IMO that isn't enough money for a well known work, so you will be chancing on a newcomer ,dicey if the money is a lot.
I'd shove it in a cash ISA.
If you don't need the money ,you're guess is as good as anyones.
If you want to invest in photos someone will be along soon that knows more...:thumbs:
 
Buy something you like then it won't matter if it appreciates in value as you'll like looking at it anyway.
 
Well I'm a second year illustration student ;D I work in inks and sometimes digitally - I can do you a custom piece for much less than that.

Being a tad cheeky here!

Though as a tip, I'd send you to the independent galleries in London and tell you to choose something that calls to you.
 
Something from a children's book illustrator should give pleasure to your own little'uns when they arrive, and is likely to be small enough and non-threatening, so easy to sell, if/when necessary.
 
aerodynamic18 said:
Guys we got money for a wedding present that we would like to invest in some art. We have £1000 to spend but don't know where to start. Any ideas?
Click to expand...

Get something you like, something you'll enjoy looking at. Even better. something you both like.

If you want investmant, buy shares and frame the certificates.
 
I bought a couple of Rolf Harris limited edition prints when I had a spare £1500. They have remained in the back of the wardbrobe, in their cellophane, never seen the light of day. That was about 5 years ago. I must look and see if the prices have risen!!

Difficult though to know where to get the prices of art.
 
I'm a cat fan and bought a couple of originals by Toni Goffe early lasy year (he does other animals & landscapes too). For my part, they're an investment but on the whole I bought them because i really liked them.
 
Definitely only buy something because you like it......you might get lucky but that is a real "needle in the haystack" chance. Art market is massively manipulated according to a freind of mine who works at a very large and well known auction house. Each major artist's works are generally owned by a relatively close knit group of collectors who make sure that nothing by the same artist sells too cheaply. For example Damien Hirst famous skull was bought by a consortium including him.....as no one else would buy it.
 
on this, where would one hope to sell art in the £1k price bracket
 
srichards said:
Buy something you like then it won't matter if it appreciates in value as you'll like looking at it anyway.
Click to expand...

Agreed. This is definitely the most important criteria as the art market is a very fickle thing. That said, it depends on the type of art you like. I personally collect original comic book art from Marvel, DC etc. This has a certain nostalgia associated with it for many people who remember particular stories and so it is a bit easier to predict which pieces wll gain value.

For example, I was lucky enough to pick up a piece directly from one of my favourite artists about 5 years ago, featuring characters he is famous for drawing. Because of that and the fact that he now works only digitally (something I'm very sad about), the last offer I had on it represented an increase of 2000%.

If you are into contemporary fine art (in particular), visit one of the affordable art fairs held in London. There are always many pieces in your price range there.
 
This is from one of my magazines this week, might be of use to you:

"For your culture fix this month, get down to the London Art Fair at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London. Between January 18-22, 120 galleries will showcase the very best in modern art from the likes of Damien Hirst, Lucy Liu, Rob Ryan and Peter Blake. Check out the new artists too, as the Art Projects section focuses purely on new work from younger galleries, and Photo50 for cool, contemporary photography. With original artwork starting from just £50, the fair is purse friendly too.
Tickets are £16 on the door, or £11 (plus £1.50 booking fee) in advance. For more information, visit londonartfair.com"
 
on this, where would one hope to sell art in the £1k price bracket
Click to expand...

I sell art in this bracket. Also for more and for less. Artists come in and out of fashion. A £1000 on a piece of art is a gamble. I Have some fantastic David Shepherd prints in that price range.
 
Dave Stone said:
I sell art in this bracket. Also for more and for less. Artists come in and out of fashion. A £1000 on a piece of art is a gamble. I Have some fantastic David Shepherd prints in that price range.
Click to expand...

I have a couple of Mailer-Yates original sketches that are just sat in the corner - I'd love to sell them rather then have them sat there, but if you knew the best marketplace for that sort of work I'd be really grateful. I've no idea where they could be sold
 
I have a couple of Mailer-Yates original sketches that are just sat in the corner - I'd love to sell them rather then have them sat there, but if you knew the best marketplace for that sort of work I'd be really grateful. I've no idea where they could be sold
Click to expand...

Take them to a gallery. They will more than likely take them on sale or return and take a percentage.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top