Undiscovered Country
Antique textiles from rural Japan are beginning to catch the eye of investment-minded collectors. more »
A Seat at the Table
African American art is finally earning mainstream attention, and sales are surging. more »
China Syndrome
As sales prices for the most popular contemporary Chinese artists skyrocket,
collectors battle speculators for the finest works. more »
Desire Writ Large
Monumental sculpture commands a colossal following—and equally large prices. more »
Distant Mirrors
Daguerreotypes have emerged from their flea-market purgatories and are now lucrative collectors’ items. more »
Exposed to Brilliance
The reticent, cool photography of Germany’s modern masters has soared in price. more »
Going Native
Auction prices for antique and modern Native American art are rising, but many believe this market remains significantly undervalued. more »
History Unfolding
Antique maps provide collectors a tangible link to history and, potentially, investment returns. more »
Native Sons
Collectors are flooding galleries to acquire works by Hudson River School masters.
more »
Subcontinental Divide
Today’s boom in Indian modern art has collectors—and speculators—paying record prices, but others see a crash on the horizon. more »