Singing Pig

Read in the times today, that art has outperformed property and shares since 1982.

Well, my wife bought a Rolf Harris canvas print "Lifelong Friends" which she is hoping will increase in value. I was keen on his "Coming from the Mill" but that is already sold out in canvas print format so must be a good prospect for the future.

It would seem Rolf is a real up-n-coming artist - not keen on quite a bit of his work but the mill picture I'd like to have owned.

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The engine's good but the bodywork's nackered ;->

Interesting to consider art as investment. I spend a bit of time looking at this very subject. Like anything, it takes a lot of time and effort in the analysis period, and I'm no expert yet. However, there are markets that most would consider affordable, and one of these I'd like to point out would be the Warhol screenprint market.

Thousands to choose from, and plenty a gallery out there to fleece you, but look at something like a Queen Elizabeth screenprint (from the "Reigning Queens" original set). Available now for between $15-50k, depending where you acquire one. With tremendous recent growth in this market, and the never-ending popularing of QE2, her 80th birthday etc. etc., I personally think these have a lot further to go. I don't own one yet, but have spent months researching this exact piece.

Any other Warhol collectors out there - would appreciate a PM.

Also, looking at Rembrandt etchings - similar price level.

Hi

You should look a chinese and oriental art.   Expecially Vietnamese.

However, my experience of buying art is one of .. buy because you like it.  NOT because you think it will make you money.  

regards amera

A good way to start investing in art is to buy from car boot sales,charity shops,garage sales etc.I have bought many good English watercolours from such sources ,usually  for very modest sums.I have always made a good return on my "mini art Investments" .I normally go through a period of accumulating pictures/sculptures which might last several months/ years,I then take a stand at one of the large antique fairs and sell.I find that providing a work has "something" and is well executed it will usually make a profit.

Buy cheap,RESEARCH,sell at the price you feel comfortable with,easy!