ARTHUR JAMES ART ADVISORY
From 1995 to 2023, these artists returned 12% higher than the S&P 500.
WHY DO PEOPLE INVEST IN ART?
WHY DO PEOPLE INVEST IN ART?
1. Art offers a hedge against inflation, currency risk, and market volatility — holding intrinsic value in times of economic uncertainty.
2. Private, Portable, and Transferable
Art can be moved, stored, or sold discreetly — and passed down across generations outside of traditional estate frameworks.
3. Low Correlation to Traditional Markets
Art moves independently from equities, bonds, and real estate — making it an effective portfolio diversifier.
Attractive Long-Term Returns
Contemporary art has outperformed the S&P 500 over multiple decades, with leading works appreciating steadily year on year.Significant Growth Potential
Select artists have seen prices rise 10x–50x within a decade. The right piece at the right time can outperform most traditional assets — quietly and substantially.Tax Planning Advantages
Structured correctly, art can support international wealth strategies, inheritance planning, and private transfers.