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RICS Arts and antiques market survey first quarter 2008 [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Series: RICS Arts and Antiques Market Survey ; First Quarter 2008Publication details: London 2008Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 346.4172 $2 18
Online resources: Summary: Reports investment in art and antiques continues to increase, pushing up prices. Suggests that consumers with disposable incomes are seeking to purchase art and antiques as long term investments. Silver was the strongest performing sub sector in quarter one with 40 percent more Chartered Surveyors reporting a rise than a fall in silver lot prices, probably due to the rise in the price of the raw materials. The weakest performing sub sector was the clocks market, traditionally a niche market.

Reports investment in art and antiques continues to increase, pushing up prices. Suggests that consumers with disposable incomes are seeking to purchase art and antiques as long term investments. Silver was the strongest performing sub sector in quarter one with 40 percent more Chartered Surveyors reporting a rise than a fall in silver lot prices, probably due to the rise in the price of the raw materials. The weakest performing sub sector was the clocks market, traditionally a niche market.