Owning prints
by contemporary artists is generally viewed as a pastime of the rich and famous. This is a bit of a misnomer as many well-known
artists' work are available for a surprisingly reasonable price. The art market has
not escaped the troubles of the economic downturn. However, it should be noted in 2008 (at the height of the recession) the
S&P 500 index lost close to 37% of its value, whilst the Mei Moses fine arts index lost a meer 4,5%. This decline was in contrast to the 20% per annum gains it made
in the previous 5 years. It can certainly be said the value of modern art is still strong in these times and continues to
outperform conventional indices.
Purchasing modern art for investment does have its risks. These can be easily mitigated by doing your homework on authenticity,
providence and by reducing your exposure to lesser know artists by sticking to those with a proven track record. With Randall
& Harrison you are well looked after. We do the research, offer you our frank and honest advice. We deal with only the
most prestigous fine arts galleries and auction houses globally, so all of your questions can be answered easily. You can
then get on with the important things in life, while we take care of all the legwork. Feel free
to click the link below to a list of some of our recommended artists. It looks as if the modern art market has weathered the
storm of the global economic crisis admireably. This is in no small part due to the fresh crop of up and coming artist who
have made a name for themselves in recent years.
Artist List pdf
Ceramics
Where fine art meets functionality is the legacy of 20th Century studio pottery.
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| Shoji Hamada |
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| John Leach |
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Names like Bernard Leach, Shoji Hamada and Lucie Rie together with
their families and students have built an impressive lineage of highly collectable ceramic art.
Other potters to consider are: Harry and May Davis, Ray Finch, Geoffrey Fuller, Arthur Griffith, David Leach,
John Leach, Karl Scheid and Margarete Schott.
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Rare Stamps
Rare stamps have outperformed many conventional investment over the last 10 years.
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Stamp collecting is often regarded with some scepticism as a good investment. In the 1970s collecting was a trendy investment
strategy. However with prices bottoming out in the 80s and 90s the rare stamp trade has experienced a bit of a renaissance
with a dramatic increase in value, as new collectors realise the value of a discounted investment (undervalued). Stamps
are the most portable of all tangible investments. As they are not correlated to other investment indexes they offer a useful
avenue of diversification. This confidential investment strategy doesn't just bring good returns and a broader portfolio,
it also give you an aesthetically pleasing and historical object to own. Due to the fact that the supply is finite their long-term
value trends toward continued growth, especially when it comes to the select, rare stamps worth investing in. On
the downside stamps are rather illiquid and should be deemed as a long-term addition to an already varied portfolio. As they
are tangible it is important to insure your precious stamps against theft and damage. The premiums on buying and selling are
also relatively high compared to other investments, however this does buy you a very simple way to consolidate a large quantity
of cash in a space no more than a cigarette tin. If you have the most sought after stamps there is always a buyer; liquidity
is directly relative to rareity.
The GB 30 index tracks the value of the very rareist stamps. Over the last 10 years this index has grown 245%. It's
current value is around £1,462,000 up from £423,500 in 1997. A full list of the SG30 stamps can be found on the
following stamp page.
GB 30 index list
Autographs
Famous names make great investments.
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When purchasing autographs for
investment or consolidation purposes you should define your choices well and do a little homework. With Randall & Harrison
you are in safe hands. We deal only with the most well known and trusted autograph houses around the world. We will put together
for you a list of available autographs fitting the criteria you set us, taking the labour out of the process.
When consolidating
wealth you need to purchase autographs of the famous people of yesteryear; like Frank Sinatra, Ginger Rogers, Winston Churchill,
John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix and Marylin Monroe to name a few. These options don't offer much in increased returns above
the general trend, but they do give you the safer long-term option, it is very unlikely that these will lose their value and
are reasonably liquid as they can be sold quite easily. In simple laymans terms... buy dead famous people's autographs.
When investing
in autographs for growth in value you need to focus on the icons of these times. These are fickle choices and the celebrity
world is a shark pit ready to malign the greatest to thier knees. Thus this is a far more risky area of the market. If these
people are below 50 you could wait 30+ years for your return. However, if you have patience or are buying for your children
or grandchildren then some names to consider for your collection are: Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Madonna, Bono,
David Beckham, Maradonna, Tiger Woods, though the choices are endless and the risk is obvious. However it can be incredibly
rewarding. These are usually much cheaper to purchase, but are less liquid when you wish to sell them.
Moderate
risk investments
My personal
area of investment lies with the older statesmen and women of our times. People like: BB King, Paul McCartney, Robert Plant,
Jimmy Page, Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood, Ringo Starr. These are of a moderate price and moderate liquidity.
In conclusion
Whichever
investment strategy you wish to follow, singularly or hybridised, and however much you wish to invest or consolidate Randall
& Harrison will be happy to aid you in building your personalised portfolio. The Rareities
Autograph List (which shows the most sought after autographs in international trade) has grown by 245% over the last
10 years. The price of these autographs range from as little as a couple of hundred pounds to over £20,000. Below are
some sample names in relative price ranges to help you decide on your investment.
Under £500 Eric
Clapton - 282% in 10 years.
Johnny Depp - 350% in 10 years. Clint Eastwood - 350% in 10 years.
£500 - £1000 Muhammad Ali -
442% in 10 years. Marc Bolan - 245% in 10 years. Paul Newman - 214% in 10 years. Pele - 850%
in 10 years. Queen Victoria - 192% in 10 years. Ringo Starr - 385% in 10 years.
£1000 - £2000 Salvidor Dali
- 231% in 10 years. Cary Grant - 387% in 10 years. Katherine Hepburn - 361% in 10 years. Ayrton Senna -
166% in 10 years. Andy Warhol - 1014% in 10 years. £2000 - £5000 Marlon Brando - 242% in 10 years. Charlie Chaplin - 212% in 10 years. Charles
Dickens - 426% in 10 years Jimi Hendrix - 361% in 10 years. JFK - 171% in 10 years. Bob Marley
- 282% in 10 years. Jim Morrison - 133% in 10 years. Elvis Presley - 525% in 10 years. The
Who - 731% in 10 years. Over £5000 The Beatles - 394% in
10 years.
James Dean - 540% in 10 years. Albert Einstein - 252% in 10 years. John Lennon
- 781% in 10 years. Marylin Monroe - 145% in 10 years. Princess Diana - 608% in 10 years. The
Rolling Stones - 511% in 10 years. Oscar Wilde - 547% in 10 years.
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