Unmasking the Face of Luxury: A Comprehensive Guide to Investing in Portraiture Art
Understanding the allure of Portraiture Art
Did you know that the Mona Lisa, arguably the world's most renowned artwork, is a portrait? This fact alone speaks volumes about the significance and appeal of portraiture art. As a luxury artwork collector, if you haven't given much thought to this genre yet, it's high time you did. And no, we're not pulling your leg, much less painting a mustache on it!
Why Invest in Portraiture Art?
In a sea of abstract art and modern installations, portraiture art stands as an enduring and compelling category. According to the statistics, auctions of portrait art regularly exceed their estimates, highlighting their enduring appeal to collectors and investors alike. See, we don’t make statistics up. They’re as real as the nose on that last portrait you viewed!
Choosing the Right Portraiture Art
Purchasing a portraiture artwork involves not just liking the look of someone’s face. You need to consider the artist and their reputation, the artwork's condition and its provenance. It’s like getting a vibe from the 'subject's' face and the artist at the same time! And trust us, it's easier than it sounds—or as easy as getting a cat to pose for a portrait. Anyone who's tried that knows how... fascinating it can be.
Preserving the Value of Your Investment
Just as each face has its own charm in portraiture art, it holds its own value too. To maintain the value of this investment, it is critical to ensure proper maintenance and insurance for the artwork. Someone rightly said, 'With great artwork comes great responsibility.' (That wasn’t Spidey, by the way!)
References:
1. Artprice, “Global Art Market Report 2020,” artprice.com, 2020. 2. Insurance: A necessary consideration for all art collectors - Chubb https://www.chubb.com/us-en/existing-customers/insurance-a-necessary-consideration-for-all-art-collectors.html 3. The Art of Conservation: V&A Museum, Insights. lhttps://www.vam.ac.uk/the_art_of_conservation_portrait
