Art as an investment

A Van Gogh or a Picasso is valuable, but is it a good investment? Certainly the art world is filled with stories of sharp-eyed collectors who snapped up pieces from young, unknown artists only to see their value soar, or from established artists they may already own who suddenly find their "moment" in the commercial spotlight, like Germany's Gerhard Richter.

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