Understanding How Contemporary Art Prices Are Determined Factors and Influences

Join Ceri as she explores the multifaceted factors that determine an artwork's value. From artist reputation to market dynamics, Ceri demystifies the art world's pricing mechanisms, offering invaluable knowledge for artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts alike.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Artist reputation, biography, and CV significantly impact artwork value, with factors like education, exhibitions, and awards playing crucial roles.
• The artwork's intrinsic qualities, including subject matter, medium, scale, and quality of execution, contribute substantially to its price.
• Market dynamics, such as supply and demand, rarity, and the artwork's "freshness" in the market, influence valuation.
• Provenance, or the artwork's ownership history, can dramatically affect its value, especially if associated with notable collectors or institutions.
• The primary and secondary art markets operate differently, with artists benefiting directly only from primary market sales.
• An artwork's historical context and its creator's place in art history can significantly enhance its value.
• The time-related aspects of an artwork, including its age and the period of the artist's career it represents, impact its worth.
• Networking and championing by influential figures in the art world can boost an artist's career and the value of their work.

BEST MOMENTS

"Generally speaking, demand determines price. However, the art market is an economic model with more variables than just supply and demand."

"A market is developed for an artwork and artist if their contribution to the contemporary art world or creative community becomes recognised by curators, collectors, press, artists and writers."

"The truth is, we really do get there quicker together. Sharing knowledge, skills, contacts, resources, all help an artist's visibility with their peers."

"Bigger doesn't necessarily mean better when it comes to price, as not everybody wants to live with, ship or store large works of art."

"Collectors and curators are often introduced to new artists through the Artist Network."

"When a unique work is scarce, its desirability increases, leading to a higher price."

"Provenance is more than just a record of ownership. It's a critical component that affects an artwork's value, authenticity and significance."

PODCAST HOST BIO

With over 30 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

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