Investment in Fine Art

[TrevorW]

Any artists out there have an opinion

In the last 24 months I've spent a considerable amount on astro gear none of which will be appreciated by my offspring when I go too the stars and most of which will depreciate over time

Being somewhat artistic myself but lacking the time, space and being my own worst critic to partake in this pastime I purchased a oil on board painting by John Cartwirght a WA artist as a long term investment hoping one of my offspring will appreciate it and keep it a a family heirloom for my grandchildren etc that is if they ever end up breeding.

Any others done a similar thing

Feedback welcome

[Zaps]

Yes!

Usually I'll buy several works by/of/from artists. The cost and risk is very low compared to many other forms of investment.

Even if they never appreciate in monetary value, I'll still have some nice art work with which to decorate my house.

If it does appreciate, you'll find yourself with one of the best investments you ever made.

[wavelandscott (Scott)]

I've done a similar thing...not picture art but fine furniture.

While we were in Australia we bought a fair amount of Dattner Furniture made from Australia Timber. It is spectacular...

My favorite is a coffee table with a Southern Cross inlaid into the middle.

My dream is for it to appear on Antique Road Show long after my demise so that my "great great great grandchildren" can tell the family story about how I lugged the heavy stuff across the ocean on a ship...

[JimmyH155]

I have a house full of the stuff
Came over from the old country with 15 cubic metres. Many things inherited from parents who had died. The list includes:
100 year old pianola
Victorian chest of drawers, writing desk
beautiful silver embossed decanters
Set of Coalport dinner service
Cut glass vases
Signed letters from BL Montgomery, WSC
etc., etc

Stuff we have bought over here:
Three beautiful d'Arcy Doyle prints of the Jolly swagman
Genuine didgeree doo and digging stick
Various lovely paintings by local Aussie artists.
All lovely things that are "Investments"

We cant help ourselves - I have even bought 4 fabulous Swiss watches.

What will happen to all this stuff when we croak it????
I'll tell you what.....
The lot will be flung into the skip the minute the funeral is over. AAAAGGGGHHHHH youngsters today dont care -an iPod is seen as much more value than a Coalport dinner service - they will just as easily eat off cardboard plates these days.

Anyway, must dash now - it's time for my nightcap - a lovely Cab Sav in my latest purchase - a Waterford Crystal wine glass

[JimmyH155]

Hey, folks, I forgot to add that I am an artist as well. I make extraordinary things from wood - all of which I call objets d'art
Right now I am looking at my latest creation - a monumental work of genius, a combo plant stand / flower vase stand, I have just coated it with the first coat of French polish. I fashioned it from the results of that big Brissie storm 2 years ago.
It is made from Blue quangdong stand, with white gum top. The quangdong piece is part of the trunk consisting of 3 butress roots. The top is a thick slice of white gum, sanded, honed, loved to perfection.
I could not bear to see all that timber lying around my garden, so turned it into a carbon credit. It looks a million dollars, so anybody out there, I will sell it for half price - $500,000
Other things I have made:
Rocking elephant (Jumboleena)
Nhamiri gum gum hand (from driftwood) This represents a symbol from the Dreaming.
Jewel box from Cooktown Ironwood.
Tasmanian oak felt lined card table
AND MANY MORE
ALL ARE CONSIDERED AS WORKS OF ART

[mithrandir (Andrew)]

We have a few antiques. There will be a family feud over some pieces Mum has when that day comes.

Our house has more original art works than prints. Since we have run out of wall space every additional original requires a print to come down. The local art show is on this month so that might add another to the collection.

[Terry B]

I would like to have more than I do. I think that recognised artists works are unlikely to go backwards in value. As to how well they rise in value. ???

I have some good aboriginal originals and a very nice Storrier signed print. I can't afford his originals.

[GrahamL]

I've asked for and recieved a couple of my wife paintings that I really like.

Flung in the skip indeed jimmy.. I know an idiot that bought a swag of Beatles and Elvis hand screened movie posters 20 odd years back
for 10c each and several years later binned the lot

[SkyViking (Rolf)]

I'd seriously buy an original Alan Bean painting if I wasn't saving for my next CCD cam right now
Beautiful and very special works of art, and guaranteed to increase in value I think!