Investment... in an icon?! 
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During a crisis, many decide to sell an icon, but is it necessary to do this, or is it better to invest in art objects?
The cost of art almost always goes up. Especially if it is real art, tested by time and connoisseurs. One of the types of such art is icon painting. During a crisis, many decide to sell an icon, but is it necessary to do this, or is it better to invest in art objects?
Icon as capital
First of all, icon is different from icon. They differ in age, authorship, style of icon painting, quality of preservation and many others. In short, an icon is a unique product and must be treated accordingly. But what can be said almost for sure: the best solution is to preserve the icon.
The fact is that during a crisis there is a colossal redistribution of resources. Including through the depreciation of securities, precious metals and other things. In such a situation, investors are looking for a way to preserve their capital by investing it in something that will not depreciate in the market. Neither real estate, nor cars, nor electronics, nor currency are suitable for this purpose. Works of art, on the contrary, are an ideal option. Over time, its value only increases, so that in general the investor is completely protected.
This statement is true in peacetime, and even truer in times of crisis. The fact is that each piece of art is unique and each can be sold at a higher price thanks to the guarantee of a good investment. In a word, if you need capital, investing in icons is an excellent solution for a modern person.
But who wants to sell icons?
Icon as a way out of the crisis
Alas, the severity of the economic situation forces many to look for additional sources of income, an opportunity to somehow stretch out and tie ends meet. In this situation, many people turn their attention to their attics, basements or cottages. What if there is an icon of your grandmother lying around somewhere that can be sold? If you’re lucky, it will even turn out to be valuable and you can get a lot of money for it.
The crisis brings these people together: those who want to somehow survive in a rapidly changing economic situation and those who do not want to lose their earned capital.
What is the best way to sell an icon? There are two rules:
- Visit not one, but many companies. Find out the rates. Sometimes dishonest businessmen try to deceive an unlucky seller. Don’t fall for scammers!
- Find out the value from independent researchers. Sometimes a connoisseur talks about something that no other organization will say. Don’t be afraid to contact them.
Successful transactions and, of course, big capital!