Research Reports
Inflation Hedging: Art vs. Gold vs. Real Estate vs. Crypto
How art, gold, real estate, and crypto perform as inflation hedges, with 2021-2025 data on returns, CPI correlation, and real purchasing power.
Features & Analysis
Long-Form Research on the Art Market
Deeply reported features from the Masterworks Research Team, published weekly.
Opinions & Explainers
How the $84 Trillion Wealth Transfer Is Changing Art Demand
The $84 trillion Great Wealth Transfer is reshaping the art market. Here's what's moving, who's buying, and which categories gain.
Opinions & Explainers
How Tariffs and Trade Policy Affect International Art Flows
US tariffs, EU import rules, and Brexit red tape are reshaping where art is bought, sold, and stored globally. What art investors need to know in 2026.
Art Market Explainers
How Kerry James Marshall Challenged the Canon, And What Institutions Did Next
Kerry James Marshall put Black figures into Western history painting. Museums followed, and his auction record hit $21.1 million. Here is the market story.
Art as an Investment
How Geopolitical Crises Redirect Art Capital Flows: A Historical Pattern Analysis
War and sanctions have moved art capital for a century, toward neutral, rule-of-law hubs. The historical pattern, and what it means for investors in 2026.
Art Market Explainers
How Auction Estimates Are Set, And How Often They're Wrong
Auction estimates come from comparable sales and specialist judgment, then get set as a marketing band. In H1 2025 only 10% of paintings sold within range.
Research Reports
How Asian Demand Influences Western Art Prices
Asian buyers now drive up to 26% of Christie's global auction turnover, reshaping prices for Picasso, Monet, and Basquiat. What investors need to know.
Art Market Explainers
How Art Authentication Actually Works: Connoisseurship, Science, and Archives
Art authentication rests on three pillars: connoisseurship, forensic science, and provenance. Here is how each works, what it costs, and why it protects value.
Opinions & Explainers
Guarantee Frequency by Artist Tier: Who Gets Backstopped and Why
Auction guarantees back about 78% of New York evening-sale value in 2025, but coverage clusters at the blue-chip top. Here is who gets backstopped and why.
Art Market Explainers
Francis Bacon's Enduring Appeal: Violence, Vulnerability, and Market Resilience
Francis Bacon's triptych record stands at $142.4 million, set in 2013. Here is why his fixed supply of roughly 584 paintings, iconic imagery, and deep museum backing have made his market one of the more resilient at the top end.
Art Market Explainers
Forensic Analysis in Art: X-Ray, Infrared, and Pigment Testing Explained
A technical guide to the lab science behind art authentication: X-radiography, infrared reflectography, XRF and pigment analysis, radiocarbon dating, and AI. What each method can and cannot prove.
Art Market Explainers
Famous Forgery Cases and What They Teach Investors About Due Diligence
The Knoedler, Beltracchi, and van Meegeren forgeries cost collectors tens of millions. Here is what each case teaches investors about real due diligence.