These articles offer perspectives about investing in art.
Sound Investments
Guitars from the heady days of rock ’n’ roll are now raising hell with collectors. more »
Moguls in the Making
Prospective Pulitzers should weigh the costs and commitment involved before purchasing a magazine or newspaper. more »
Rock Solid
Serious collectors dominate the heated mineral market—and sales are anything but sedentary. more »
Aloha Dreams
Once the most casual street wear, vintage Hawaiian shirts are being pursued
around the world by devoted collectors who are willing to pay top dollar. more »
Financial Engineering
Young, affluent collectors are driving vintage toy train prices onto the express track.
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Cult Following
Successfully investing in cult vintages requires distinguishing the champions from the Kool-Aid. more »
Winging It
Audubon’s renowned bird prints are attracting record prices as art lovers battle naturalists for the rarest specimens. more »
Vital Signs
Historic autographs are attracting record bids at auction, but collectors can still find undervalued specimens. more »
Singular Sensations
Collectors are paying record—some say inflated—prices for limited-edition functional design objects. more »
Advanced Composition
Prices for handwritten manuscripts by master composers—and even obscure geniuses—are striking a chord. more »
Lasting Impressions
Natural history aficionados are transforming the market for high-quality fossils. more »