More consumers are investing in the arts and antiques market, leading to a rise in lot prices, says RICS' first Art and Antiques survey published today (22nd April 2008). The volatility of the financial markets appears to be encouraging consumers to switch to alternative investment opportunities.
20 percent more surveyors reported a rise than a fall in lot prices indicating that the arts and antiques market is still buoyant. 50 percent more Chartered Surveyors reported a rise than a fall in the performance of lots in the
