Art Resolve’s Gregor Kleinknecht co-authors article on Standards of Care in the Art Market
Overdue Library Books: lessons learnt from the theft and trafficking of texts and manuscripts by Hetty Gleave
1 February 2016
Nicola Wallace writes on ‘Mediation: Meeting the Needs of the Arts and Heritage Sectors’ Christie’s Bulletin for Professional Advisers, Autumn 2016
31 October 2016The increasing globalisation and eclecticism of the art market, together with the proliferation of online sales platforms, have attracted buyers all over the world, at all levels of the market. In addition to the traditional professional buyers, consumers are increasingly accessing the art market directly through these new sales channels. This widening reach and ease of access, and the sheer volume of transactions increase the likelihood of unwary buyers making costly mistakes and emphasise the need for careful due diligence and thorough investigations of artworks prior to any acquisition.
The increasing globalisation and eclecticism of the art market, together with the proliferation of online sales platforms, have attracted buyers all over the world, at all levels of the market. In addition to the traditional professional buyers, consumers are increasingly accessing the art market directly through these new sales channels. This widening reach and ease of access, and the sheer volume of transactions increase the likelihood of unwary buyers making costly mistakes and emphasise the need for careful due diligence and thorough investigations of artworks prior to any acquisition.