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Exciting News
• Previous Exhibitions:
2005 September, at the Royal Exhibition Building
• Exciting Framing: The first was a huge 5 m x 4 m canvas oil of an old master;
We can't show you the actual artwork to respect the wishes of the happy owner.
Then there was the postage stamp frame, which in itself was not that small, but the subject was just 1 cm x 2 cm.
It featured a brass engraved description plaque as well as laminated toughened glass for security. Other hidden
security features must go unmentioned.
Earlier this year we did the impossible. A frame which was considered impossible – but we did it! See below.
• What is HOT! The theme for this month is Wartime Memorabilia. We begin with a superb framed collage of Australian Flags of
each State, with a signed plaque by the outgoing RSL figure Rt.Hon. Bruce Ruxton OBE and his predecessor, Brig. A.
Garland AM. This impressive artwork is suited to a foyer, study or anywhere that National nostalgia has a place....
Other framed Wartime Memorabilia are also available as well as your own treasured medals, certificates, uniform, etc,
all framed to your taste to protect and display with pride your pieces of history. See below.
for full details.
Previous Exhibitions:
On Friday 16th, 17th & 18th September 2005, we proudly displayed our range of mirrors and frames at the Royal
Exhibition Building, Nicholson Street, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne.
This was part of Australia's largest Heritage Home Show. This memorable occasion was conducted by Heritage Home
Show. Their URL is www.heritagehomeshow.com.au
The quality and character of this occasion can be seen in the following photos.
Some of the beautiful framed pictures and memorabilia
Words cannot adequately describe these mirrors.
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Earlier this year we did the impossible. The client produced a most remarkable artefact, which has to be seen to
be believed. He wanted it framed in a suitably remarkable, yet complementary frame. We chose a frame which was
considered impossible – but we did it! See below.
Bring your prized artefacts, memorabilia, trophies and medals in to us for similar EXCEPTIONAL consideration to your
framing needs. You won't be disappointed.
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Australian Flags Nostalgia:
Our great Australian National Flag, its history and that of our states and territory, plus more, is beautifully presented
as a stunning display for home, office, reception area or boardroom. An investment of $245 (inc GST) will obtain for
you a piece that will be admired and spoken of forever. This is your opportunity to acquire a professionally mounted
and framed montage, which is a truly unique and attractive wall piece.
Each montage is proudly endorsed on the engraved plate by Brig. A. Garland AM, and the previous National President
of the Returned Soldiers and Service League of Australia, Mr Bruce Ruxton OBE. The engraving plate can be
personalised, if you wish.
Outside-Dimensions of this piece are: 61 cm high x 85 cm wide
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Trends in your Artwork Prices:
Is art a good investment?
T he Mei-Moses All Art Index, which is based on data from paintings that came to market in New York or London more
than once since 1875, has outperformed the S&P 500-stock index. It topped the S&P 500 by 1.2% over the last
50 years, by 8.0% over the last five years, and by 18.2% over the last three years.
Although past performance is no indicator of future results, such statistics may suggest that discerning investors
might at least want to give some thought to adding art to their portfolios.
Why should Art be in your portfolio?
Godfrey Barker, in an article titled “Give ’Em Shelter” (Forbes, 24/12/2001), provided several classic examples of
what he calls “art’s role as a refuge". For example, the US stock market dived in October 1987. Yet in November 1987
a Van Gogh sold for a record $53.6 million. Similarly, in 2001, with New York City reeling under the impact of
recession, terrorism and war, sales at the major auction houses set records for more than 30 artists.
In his article Barker explores the implications of a study by Mei and Moses of art values during 27 recessions and four
wars. The study indicates that art values tend to hold up well during periods of economic difficulty and that art
indexes outperform major stock indexes during times of war. A corollary to art’s investment role in tough times, Barker
adds, is that in better economic times, such as the tech boom of the 1990s, and in peacetime, collectors may be
“likelier to invest elsewhere for quicker and better returns.”
It is generally accepted that the broader or more diversified the portfolio the less overall risk to the investor. So art
has a role of balancing or stabilizing a portfolio.
However, investors intrigued by these possibilities should also remember the old saying “Buyer beware” and so should
ask: What should I bear in mind when seeking to invest in art?
Sahlman’s Web site (http://www.sahlman.com/art_advisory services) has a good list of tips, as does Standard & Poor’s
publication “Investing in Fine Art.”
Some of the most important ones are:
• Art as an investment obviously applies only to genuine art and not fakes or forgeries. Investors need to find out what
is authentic and what is not.
• Art prices may be quite unpredictable, and investment horizons may run for decades. That is why investments in
art often end up as part of estates.
• Art is generally not very liquid - the ability to convert a holding into cash very quickly is limited.
Such risks are generally considered to be manageable. However, when buying art, there is one factor that overrides
all others: If you buy something only because you love it for its beauty, or some other aspect of aesthetics, or of
personal appeal, you can never really lose.
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