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Sentiment in the art and antiques market appears buoyant
According to the latest RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Art and Antiques Survey, the value of art and antiques continues to rise, driven by price increases at the higher end of the market. 36 per cent of surveyors reported lots in the highest bracket of £50,000 and above rise in price rather than fall, up from 18 per cent in the previous quarter. In the £5,000 to £50,000 category, 25 per cent of surveyors also reported a rise, ... [more]
Online purchasing of art and antiques on the rise
The live online bidding site The-saleroom.com has recorded a 120 per cent year-on-year increase in bidder numbers in 2009, revealing growing buyer confidence in purchasing art and antiques online. In a year when recession and credit issues dominated the headlines, the-saleroom.com bucked the trend with revenues generated by the site increasing by 55 per cent year-on-year. The value of lots sold on the site has also grown by 87 per cent with t... [more]
Arts and antiques have remained pretty resilient throughout the recession
According to the latest survey from RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), prices in the arts and antiques market continue to rise with silver and jewellery leading the way, whilst contemporary art came back into favour following a year of price falls. The all lot price balance continued to edge up in the final quarter of 2009, with 17 percent more surveyors reporting rising rather than falling prices, up from 14 percent in the previ... [more]
Insider guide to the antiques trade
How To Deal in Antiques, by TV and radio antiques expert Fiona Shoop, is now in its fourth edition. In this simple, step-by-step guide, Fiona explains how to save money when buying antiques and how to make a profit when you sell. She introduces different types of dealing, from fairs to the Internet. If you love antiques and enjoy buying and selling them as a profitable career or hobby, you’ll need to know exactly what you’re doing to maximise ... [more]
High-value deals boost art prices
High-value deals are continuing to drive up the price of arts and antiques, according to a poll of surveyors.
Ex-NY money manager admits bilking investors
A former money manager pleaded guilty Wednesday to securities fraud, admitting that he cheated charities, schools, pension funds and others out of at least $331 million, using a portion of the funds to buy collectible teddy bears and to invest in $100,000 horses.
Fund Manager (and Teddy Bear Lover) Pleads Guilty
Mr. Greenwood, 63, entered the plea in U.S. District Court in Manhattan in a cooperation deal that could win him leniency at sentencing, which was tentatively set for Dec. 1. He would otherwise face up to 85 years in prison.
Teddy bear collector admits $331 million fraud
A former money manager pleaded guilty Wednesday to securities fraud, admitting that he cheated charities, schools, pension funds and others out of at least $331 million. Securities fraud - Plea - Investment management - Law - Legal Information
Ex-NY money manager admits bilking investors
K (AP) — A former money manager pleaded guilty Wednesday to securities fraud, admitting that he cheated charities,...
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Barns of Iowa
When Jacqueline Schmeal would come home to visit her Iowa farm, she kept seeing a reoccurring tragedy — the barns were falling down. “I kept thinking, ‘Someone’s going to do something,’ ” Schmeal says.
Art and antiques sector boosted by high-value deals
Rics survey says 24% of dealers reported a rise in prices rather than a fall in the second quarter of the year The art and antiques market remains buoyant depite tough economic conditions, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) art and antiques survey. Published quarterly, the survey measures confidence in the general arts and antiques market across categories ...
A Vintage Gem
Head over to J.Crew.com to invest in some vintage bling on a budget. Shopping - Antiques and Collectibles - Clothing - Sports - Vintage Racing
Business expansion for city unveiled
STEUBENVILLE - Real estate deals worth more than a half-million dollars will see immediate creation of expanded business in the city. The former AAA at 2716 Sunset Blvd. will become the new Rehab Plus location.
