Javea Grapevine Issue 173 - 2015 | Page 67

Jávea Grapevine No.173 2015| HELP Antiques Roadshow One of the reasons it’s a good time to sell now is that the market is buoyant. Younger folk looking for places to invest and totally disillusioned with banks (in any country) are turning to retro collectibles to secure a pension in the future. Also, so called ‘brown’ furniture is undergoing a revival because finally everyone has realised that solid wood is a better investment than chipboard. If you are looking to invest, buy something you like. You will already know that gold has always been the safe bet in times of crisis, silver is currently doing well. However don’t buy NEW jewellery for investment, it will take far longer to realise any profit because of the initial profit margin in the new retail price. Another difficult item for investment is a limited edition print. They hardly increase in value, Rembrandt did so many etchings they are still almost affordable, as are the numbered ceramic plates produced by the workers in Picasso’s studio. Items that are too large to bring to the Art Centre, should be photographed and emailed in advance to [email protected] for example : please photograph labels, joints, locks, signatures, marks on ceramics, hallmarks etc. HOWEVER, you don’t get the results until you arrive clutching your €3 in your hot little hand ! ! Phone Art Centre Chairwoman Lorely Griffiths 966 47 20 49 for more info or just turn up on a Monday 10am to 1pm. Art Centre, C/ Lago Tana. Javea. Near the entrance to Las Laderas, turn behind El Campo restaurant, Lago Tana is 1st on the left. by The Art Association, Javea