Investing in works of art is one of the most booming trends in the world of collecting. Works of art add two great attractions: their plastic and historical interest and their intrinsic value, which today is solid and reliable. They make it possible to embellish homes and spaces with works created by magnificent masters, unique and unrepeatable...
Investing in works of art is one of the most booming trends in the world of collecting. Works of art add two great attractions: their plastic and historical interest and their intrinsic value, which today is solid and reliable. They make it possible to embellish homes and spaces with works created by magnificent masters, unique and unrepeatable pieces that often hide a fascinating past. . And at the same time, they constitute physical and stable assets whose value is usually always revised upwards.
Currently, there are many experts who advise investing in art or painting. Works of art, both antique and contemporary, have gone from being "luxury" objects available only to a specialized sector, to become. an option within the reach of many people . Social networks, art fairs and collecting and the possibility of buying via internet offer a lot of information, allowing us to choose the pieces that most interest us and that offer the best guarantees.
A collection of works of art is a strong and reliable investment. especially in the long term. And it also constitutes a fascinating passion, which for many collectors ends up being their true vocation. There are few things that match the excitement generated by searching for, locating and acquiring works by certain artists, periods or styles: it is an activity full of satisfactions.
The options when it comes to investing in art or painting are many. The most common is to lean towards painting, probably the most popular plastic art. The reasons are obvious: the offer is very wide, the paintings are easy to display and place, and the pieces are very beautiful. On the other hand, the most sought-after works of art in history are paintings, both old and new. , both antique and modern. The piece that has achieved the highest value at auction to date is a Leonardo da Vinci religious-themed canvas, 'Salvator Mundi' auctioned in 2017 for $450 million. It is followed by a painting by American expressionist Willem de Kooning, 'Interchange', which sold for 300 million. We can therefore deduce that in today's art market painting is king and that antique and modern art are priced on very similar terms.
But investing in paintings is not the only option for the art-loving collector. Sculpture, printmaking and drawing are also excellent options. , with prices many times more affordable. And we cannot forget the arts applied to craftsmanship and decoration, which often result in pieces of the highest level: ceramics and porcelain, silversmithing and silverware, tapestry ... Handcrafted by true artists, they are also the object of desire for a large number of lovers of beauty and history. In terms of price, the most interesting thing is the wide range of options that exist. You don't have to invest millions of dollars in a world-famous painting to enjoy art collecting and acquire secure assets. Today there is the option of acquiring original oil paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries, for example, with prices around €1,000. . The same goes for internationally renowned artists: it is possible to acquire original hand-signed lithographs by Pablo Picasso, for example, for a price of around €3,000.
It is not easy to teach art collecting; the normal thing is that the collector becomes a collector by his own hobby. First he acquires a work and that leads him to look for others, to meet other collectors, to attend auctions and to expand his knowledge. What is clear is that in order to collect art or painting (antique or modern) is essential to have solid knowledge about the subject. Knowing what characteristics have the works of our interest, what documents must accompany them to ensure their quality and value, what legislation applies to their purchase and sale, which stores or houses, physical or online, are the ones that offer the best guarantees... These are basic aspects when approaching art collecting.
Before starting to invest in art through collecting, the most indicated. is to seek professional advice, visit exhibitions and museums , go to art galleries, attend conferences and auctions and keep informed through reliable sources. These are indispensable activities to develop taste and intuition, which are essential when it comes to locating interesting and quality pieces.
Without a doubt, collecting art or painting is one of the most incredible and satisfying hobbies that can be developed. one can develop. And not only is it a pleasure for our own senses, but it also contributes to preserve the artistic and cultural heritage that surrounds us.
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Antique painting raises passions among all kinds of public. . Great art galleries such as the Prado Museum or the Louvre count their visitors by the millions, eager to admire in person the excellence of paintings such as 'Las Meninas'by Velázquez, or 'La Gioconda'by Leonardo da Vinci. And of course, we cannot obviate the enormous value that these works reach at auctions... It is precisely these two qualities, the beauty of the works and their material value, that have given a strong impulse to the collecting of antique paintings during recent times.
Finding antique paintings for sale is not complicated, but verifying their authenticity or appraising their value can be. Precisely for this reason, it is very important to always purchase pieces from reliable auction houses, stores or dealers that guarantee their quality. Among the antique art for sale that can be found available today, paintings made between the 15th to 19th centuries are objects of desire for many collectors. . And yet their styles are totally disparate: the evolution between the earliest and the latest is spectacular, although this in no way diminishes the quality and beauty of Romanesque and Gothic art.
Works made between the 16th and 18th centuries are known as "high period painting". Many of the antique paintings for sale that can be found today, especially of religious subject matter, were made in these centuries. A large number of works from the 17th and 18th centuries can be found, with those from the 16th century being rarer and more sought-after. The antique paintings for sale are usually inscribed in what are known as "schools": pictorial trends that reflect the styles followed by the painters of each country. The best known are the Italian school, the Spanish school and the Dutch school.
In general, there are a number of characteristics that can give us clues as to the period to which an antique painting belongs:
It is clear: investing in antique paintings and getting started in the collecting of these works is an excellent decision. We invite you to discover our offer of antique art for sale, the best selection of authentic works from all periods. The perfect place to find those treasures that add so much value to any collection.
Magnificent oil on panel, copy of Velazquez's painting "Prince Balthasar Charles on Horseback". Magnificent oil on panel, copy of...
Wonderful oil on glass painting with the image of Saint Jude Thaddeus. From the Italian School. Very antique. Wonderful oil on glass painting with...
Amazing bronze sculpture by Joan Ripollés no. II/VIII. Big size. With certificate of authenticity. Amazing bronze sculpture by Joan...
Striking micromosaic by mosaic master Giacomo Raffaelli. Complete and in amazing condition. True museum piece. Striking micromosaic by mosaic master...
Amazing oil painting depicting Virgin Mary with Her Son in Her arms. Original work of art of extreme beauty. Amazing oil painting depicting Virgin...
Beautiful antique oil on copper from the Italian School. Family scene of great charm and spirituality. Beautiful antique oil on copper from...
Outstanding oil painting depicting Virgin Mary with Her Son in Her Arms. Very antique. Outstanding oil painting depicting...
Great baroque Ecce Homo painted in oil on board, deeply expressive. Original from the Italian School. Great baroque Ecce Homo painted in...
Gorgeous and very antique miniature of the Sacred Family, painted in oil on copper. Collectors piece. Gorgeous and very antique miniature...
Antique oil painting depicting Saint Mary Magdalene. 17th-Century Flemish School Antique oil painting depicting Saint...
Amazing antique oil on board from the Italian School. Depicting Virgin Mary Mother of Sorrows. Amazing antique oil on board from the...
Magnificent oil painting "Immaculate Conception". Belonging to the Spanish school. Work of a follower of Murillo. Magnificent oil painting "Immaculate...
Sculpture Girl with Guitar signed by Joan Ripollés. Unique piece with a distinctive polychrome. Sculpture Girl with Guitar signed by...
Polychrome resin figure made by Joan Ripollés. Unique Piece. Signed and in excellent condition. Polychrome resin figure made by Joan...
Striking sculpture by Joan Ripollés in polychrome resin. Original by the artists and signed at the foot. 16.54 high. Striking sculpture by Joan Ripollés...
Stylish Rolex Oyster Perpetual...