Henry On Pop Art

Artwork's rapid rise in Value... Warhol, Haring, Lichtenstein, Robert Longo

The Art market is interesting. That is an understatement.

A piece of art can hard to sell one year and two years later, it becomes impossible to find and the price has doubled or tripled. Why some pieces go from "cold" to "hot" is a mystery. Of course, some pieces go from "hot" to "cool" but rarely "cold"! 

So, when does an art piece hit the "too high" price? Who knows! I wish I knew the answer. 

Collectors, heed this advice: If you find something you love and have to have, buy it. It might unavailable and too expensive tomorrow. 

 

 

 

 

Art of all sizes.....

I thought would start out 2018 with a different kind of topic. Like people, art comes in all shapes and sizes. Most are square or rectangular but some are round! If art is our mirror into our soul then our soul is full of multiple shapes, sizes and colors!

 

 

What artists are we going to collect?

As an art dealer, I am often asked what artists are people collecting. This is a hard question to ask because there are so may types and price points of art available. 

I see younger people interested in Street Art/Graffiti Art. They like Mr. Brainwash, Banksy, and Basquiat plus many many more!  They are also still interested in the Pop Art masters like Andy Warhol and Keith Haring. Their work is still speaking to people long after their deaths. Given the greater availability of Street Art, I can only guess what the long term values will do. Like most art, I'm sure the best works by the best artists will continue to be collectible.

     
Mr. Brainwash, Mick Jagger                                                           Jean-Michel Basquiat, Charles the First

 

Street Art! Basquiat, Mr. Brainwash and now Louis Carreon!!!

 

Street art is a hot seller, especially among younger buyers who are drawn to the bright colors and fluid subject matter. Basquiat's work is from the 1980's and todays artists are producing their versions that are becoming more and more popular.

Examples below: 

Jean-Michel Basquiat "Charles the First" 1982/2004.

 

Mr. Brainwash "Minnie and Mickey" 2016

 

Louis Carreon "Vicodin" 2017