RICS Arts and antiques market survey second quarter 2008 [electronic resource]
Language: English Series: RICS Arts and Antiques Market Survey ; Second Quarter 2008Publication details: London 2008Subject(s): LOC classification:- 346.4172 $2 18
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Reports that sales and prices remain strong in the £50,000 plus tier, but that prices are falling in lower tiers. Suggests that wealthy individuals are investing in unique items as an alternative investment to stocks and property. The value of furniture sold has dropped, making it the weakest performing sub-sector; while contemporary art has remained the strongest performing sub-sector for the second quarter running.