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Artprice: All Segments of the Art Market Are Gold Mines for Those Who Know How to Anticipate and Wait
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According to thierry Ehrmann, the found and CEO of Artprice.com, “Our clients, with Artprice, can follow artworks from one appearance at auction to another, which give them insight into how collectors anticipate the Art Market and benefit from its long-term general evolution.
When we take a look at the first quarter of 2019, for instance, we see that a large number of Fine Art auction lots have proved the extraordinary profitability of Art as an investment over the last thirty years. Of these the most spectacular was probably David Hockney’s Henry Geldzahler and Christopher Scott (1969), which fetched the quarter’s best result at over $49 million on 6 March 2019 at Christie’s London. In November 1992, the same 2×3 metre canvas had sold for $1 million.”
The price evolution of Paul Signac’s Le Port au soleil couchant proves that the best financial returns are not reserved for Post-War and Contemporary artists.
The seascape’s three appearances at auction show a constant and extremely dynamic appreciation over nearly forty years, for a historical artist whose contribution to the History of Western Art has long been recognised:
- 12 May 1980: $490,000 (Sotheby’s New York)
- 11 May 1993: $1.8 million (Sotheby’s New York)
- 27 February 2019: $26 million (Christie’s London)
Basquiat still leading
The upside on works by Jean-Michel Basquiat has been somewhat less publicized over the first part of 2019… and yet the American prodigy generated three of the ten best gains in the first quarter. On 5 March 2019 at Sotheby’s London, his 1986 canvas Apex (painted two years before his death by drug overdose) reached $10.8 million, multiplying its value by no less than 370 times since its last auction in June 1988 when it sold for just $29,400.
A pencil drawing entitled Soothsayer (1983) proves that Basquiat’s success covers all of his production. Acquired for $32,900 in June 2002, this small work sold for $997,600 on 5 March 2019, representing an average annual return on investment of +22% over the last 17 years.
Similarly, his paper collage Untitled (1987) – sold during the same session at Sotheby’s in London – confirms a very clear trend:
- on 25 March 1993 it fetched $26,700 (Christie’s London)
- on 5 March 2019 it fetched $1,321,000 (Sotheby’s London)
We have seen this kind of price metamorphosis with lots of other artists as well. The Minimalist French artist, Daniel Buren (b. 1938) is today enjoying an extraordinary price ascension that is rewarding all the collectors who anticipated the power of his art a quarter of a century ago.
His canvas Peinture acrylique blanche sur tissu rayé blanc et rouge, purchased $3,500 in 1997 at Libert-Castor in Paris, fetched $357,500 at Phillips in London on 8 March 2019.
Likewise in Asia
Hong Kong’s recent prestige sales in the wake Art Basel Hong Kong generated a number of significant revaluations that benefit Asian collectors. The biggest rise in China during Q1 2019 came from a painting by Fengmian Lin (1900-1991) titled Wisteria. Twenty-seven years ago it sold for $15,000 at Sotheby’s in New York. Since 2 April 2019, it is now worth over $1.3 million.
The return to Hong Kong of great works by Chinese Modern artists, long traded on the Western marketplaces, can have a considerable impact on their value. But the development of the Hong Kong market over the last 30 years also benefits artists who have never left Asia.
Take for example the latest result for an ink drawing by artist Yu Feian (1888-1959) entitled Parrot (1945). Purchased in Hong Kong in 1990 for $11,400, the same drawing resold for 70 times that amount in the same city (Sotheby’s) on 2 April 2019 ($787,000).
Women in vogue
The Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama also, unsurprisingly, ranks among the most impressive price accretions in Q1. Today the most successful female artist on the global Art Market, with an auction turnover exceeding $100 million in 2018 (ahead of Louise Bourgeois and Joan Mitchell), Kusama has not always had this kind of success.
In 2000, the record auction price for one of her paintings was just $80,000, whereas her Interminable Net # 4 (1959) fetched close to $8 million on 1 April at Sotheby’s Hong Kong. In terms of revaluation, her sculpture Midsummer (1983), acquired for just $7,200 at Sotheby’s in London in 2000, resold for $428,000 at the same auctioneer 19 years later.
The prize for the most unexpected price jump in Q1 2019 must surely go to 17th century Flemish artist Michaelina Wautier. Long forgotten by art historians, Wautier was ‘rediscovered’ in 2018 with a first retrospective organized at the Museum aan de Stroom and at the Rubens House in Antwerp.
The renewed attention had a profound impact on the prices of her works and her canvas A garland of flowers (1652) reached $471,000 on 30 January 2019 at Sotheby’s in New York. In 1993, the strange bouquet with a hovering dragonfly sold for just $20,000.
As Q1’s global auction results show, the best financial performances come from all segments of the Art Market, and not just from its high-end or from Contemporary Art or from the American market…
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OIVE and ViniPortugal celebrate closing of joint campaign that reached 100 million consumers
MADRID and PORTO, Portugal, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — For three years, A Shared Passion showed European consumers the quality and unparalleled versatility of Iberian wines. The program reached over 100 million consumers with advertising in airports, train stations, press trips, digital content, and other actions with opinion leaders.
The wine interprofessionals of Spain (OIVE) and Portugal (ViniPortugal) celebrated the closing of their ambitious joint campaign A Shared Passion with flagship events in Madrid and Porto. The closing event in Spain took place in Madrid’s iconic Calle Alcalá, while in Portugal, the World of Wine (WOW) in Porto was the perfect setting to present the achievements of the international collaboration. Both ceremonies were very well received by the press and the wine sector, highlighting the impact of the promotional actions that reached more than 79.2 million travelers in key transport infrastructures.
The campaign included 22 study trips, taking 150 specialized journalists to explore the world of wine in both countries and generating publications that reached nearly 15 million European consumers.
On social media, the A Shared Passion profile on Instagram exceeded 15,000 followers, consolidating its presence in the digital sphere. In addition, exclusive activities such as workshops and VIP dinners contributed significantly to this initiative’s global impact.
The final events were honored by the presence of opinion leaders, such as Masters of Wine Pedro Ballesteros and Dirceu Vianna Júnior, who moderated round tables with the presidents of OIVE, Fernando Ezquerro, and ViniPortugal, Frederico Falcão. The conference concluded with masterclasses that highlighted Spain and Portugal’s extraordinary oenological diversity, reinforcing the relevance of the sector in the economic, social, and environmental sustainability of both countries.
With funding from the European Union, A Shared Passion highlighted not only the quality and authenticity of Iberian wines but also their strategic role in the sustainable development of numerous municipalities. This initiative underlines the passion with which Spanish and Portuguese wines are made, reflecting their rich traditions and commitment to the future.
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Alkira Ranked 25th Fastest-Growing Company in North America and 6th in the Bay Area on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™
Alkira attributes its 7,194% revenue growth to consistent innovation, enabling enterprises to overcome mounting network complexity in the cloud and AI era
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Alkira® Inc., the leader in Network Infrastructure as a Service, today announced that it ranked as the 6th fastest-growing technology company in the Bay Area and the 25th fastest-growing company in North America on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America. Now in its 30th year, the list recognized Alkira for achieving a growth rate of 7,194% during this period.
“Being recognized as one of North America’s fastest-growing companies by Deloitte is a tremendous honor. This achievement reflects Alkira’s unwavering commitment to equipping frontline networking teams with solutions that dramatically simplify enterprise networking amidst escalating complexity,” said Amir Khan, CEO at Alkira. “Today’s enterprises are racing to support cloud, AI and machine learning workloads, but their existing networks weren’t built for this dynamic environment. Alkira’s network infrastructure as-a-service platform enables organizations to connect any cloud, on-premise location, and remote user with a unified, secure, and highly scalable network fabric that reduces deployment times from months to minutes.”
“For 30 years we’ve been celebrating companies that are actively driving innovation. The software industry continues to be a beacon of growth, and the fintech industry made a strong showing on this year’s list, surpassing life sciences for the first time,” said Steve Fineberg, vice chair, U.S. technology sector leader, Deloitte. “Significantly, we also saw a breakthrough in performance of private companies, with the highest number of private companies named to the list in our program’s history. This year’s winners have shown they have the vision and expertise to continue to perform at a high level, and that deserves to be celebrated.”
“Innovation, transformation and disruption of the status quo are at the forefront for this year’s Technology Fast 500 list, and there’s no better way to celebrate 30 years of program history,” said Christie Simons, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP and industry leader for technology, media and telecommunications within Deloitte’s Audit & Assurance practice. “This year’s winning companies have demonstrated a continuous commitment to growth and remarkable consistency in driving forward progress. We extend our congratulations to all of this year’s winners — it’s an incredible time for innovation.”
Overall, 2024 Technology Fast 500 companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 201% to 186,373% over the three-year time frame, with an average growth rate of 2,097% and median growth rate of 458%.
Now in its 30th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies — both public and private — in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2020 to 2023.
In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company’s operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least US$50,000, and current-year operating revenues of at least US$5 million. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.
About Alkira
Alkira is the leader in Network Infrastructure on Demand. We unify any environments, sites, and users via an enterprise network built entirely in the cloud. The network is managed using the same controls, policies, and security systems network administrators know, is available as a service, and can instantly scale as needed. There is no new hardware to deploy, software to download, or architecture to learn. Alkira’s solution is trusted by Fortune 100 enterprises, leading system integrators, and global managed service providers. Learn more at alkira.com and follow us @alkiranet.
About Deloitte
Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world’s most admired brands, including nearly 90% of the Fortune 500® and more than 8,500 U.S.-based private companies. At Deloitte, we strive to live our purpose of making an impact that matters by creating trust and confidence in a more equitable society. We leverage our unique blend of business acumen, command of technology, and strategic technology alliances to advise our clients across industries as they build their future. Deloitte is proud to be part of the largest global professional services network serving our clients in the markets that are most important to them. Bringing more than 175 years of service, our network of member firms spans more than 150 countries and territories. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 460,000 people worldwide connect for impact at www.deloitte.com.
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Written by Arndt Lutz, CEO of EliTe Solar
SINGAPORE, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — EliTe Solar is dedicated to advancing technology with a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and meaningful partnerships. For nearly two decades, EliTe Solar has led the solar industry by adapting to changing market demands and setting standards in customer service and quality as evidenced by third party reviews. The company’s comprehensive strategy starts with ingots and wafers to cells and modules, supported by a global supply chain. This vertical integration underscores EliTe Solar’s commitment to excellence.
EliTe Solar’s core principles of honesty and transparency drives the company’s growth and actions. By upholding these values, EliTe Solar consistently goes above and beyond for their clients. Open communication is central to their work, fostering trust and loyalty. EliTe Solar ensures their clients are informed every step of the way—from production to customs clearance, and final delivery.
EliTe Solar offers a diverse range of products tailored to different needs. The company’s goal is to optimize module performance and achieve a low Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE), delivering lasting value for customers while minimizing costs and environmental impact. This approach supports their partners’ energy goals and contributes to a broader sustainability mission.
EliTe Solar’s supply chain is meticulously designed to meet high standards and market demands. The company sources all materials outside China to ensure traceability from raw material to final product. With ingot and wafer production in Vietnam, cell and module production in Indonesia, and manufacturing in Egypt and soon, the U.S., EliTe Solar maintains compliance and uphold supply chain integrity.
EliTe Solar’s project management expertise sets them apart, especially in challenging environments. Currently, the company is transporting one million solar panels to a remote site in Utah with EV trucking from Hight Mobility, working closely with their client and partners to ensure timely delivery and smooth communication. This demonstrates EliTe Solar’s dedication to reliability and strong partnerships.
EliTe Solar prioritizes inland and ocean transportation management, timely customs clearance, and comprehensive post-sales support to deliver reliability and customer satisfaction.
The company’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond eco-friendly energy options. EliTe Solar actively engages with communities to foster positive social impact. For example, the company recently awarded $50K in scholarships with Utah universities to support future solar industry professionals. This investment in education strengthens the sector’s future and contributes to global sustainability.
In the coming months, EliTe Solar is preparing to expand in Egypt and establish solar cell production in the U.S., creating jobs and reinforcing a dependable supply chain. With a track record of reliable service and top-tier solar technology, the company is proud to have supplied over 10 GW of solar modules worldwide, playing a vital role in the shift to sustainable energy. As EliTe Solar continues to grow, the company’s principles of quality, transparency, and sustainability will guide every member, positioning EliTe Solar as a leader in the global solar industry.
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