2020 Oceanic Art Market Report & Analysis By Leading Specialist in Field
Oceanic Art Market
The collection of African, Amerindian and Oceanic art of jeweler, antiques dealer, and art lover Michel Périnet (1930-2020) was put up for sale by Christie’s in Paris last June 23rd. Even before it was held, the auction was the talk of the town, both in art market circles and in the press. A well-known collector in many areas, from Art Deco furniture to modern art, and of René Lalique’s creations and Pont-Aven school painting, Périnet was...read more
The report analyzes the rise in the market for Polynesian clubs from 1999 to 2019 with a special focus on Marquesas Islands U’u and Maori Taiaha—ultimately asking the question that when times really get bad what would you rather have in your hand—a sturdy Polynesian club or a flimsy stock certificate?...read more
An analysis of 2019 auction results of Oceanic art
to determine trends, strengths and opportunities....read more
Ancestral spirit figures from the Sepik River Basin are some of the most iconic and sought-after pieces of Oceanic art. But how exactly do these differences in aesthetics and age translate into differences in financial value? Let’s look at the auction results of eight Sepik figures from the full spectrum of the market to determine what factors warranted the price realized....read more