The Arts & Economics, Analysis & Cultural Policy is an outstanding work of Bruno S. Frey, a famous Swiss economist and professor who has a long history in the field of political economy, culture and art. Using the economic perspective, this exciting book offers an alternative view to sociological or art historic approaches to art. The issues discussed include: institutions f...

Auction houses are where wealthy collectors and art dealers gather and compete for the best of the art world. These actors tend to change the atmosphere of this world with their performance; Auctioneers are also interested in seeing the boom of the market with successful sales. Although, watching these events, the most important of which are the evening auctions, creates a certain e...

To “consign” a painting, according to Merriam-Webster, is to send or address it to an agent to be cared for or sold. In the art world, the term is used when collectors, artists, and galleries entrust other galleries or auction houses with artworks, hoping to make a sale.Simple in definition, more complex in actuality. Anyone interested in consigning must make key decisions: Do you w...