Alistair Bailey

Alistair Bailey

Switzer Expert

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Alistair Bailey, Executive Director at Art Equity, manages Art Equity’s portfolio management team and the Art Equity Premium portfolio. Making the transition from professional sport nearly a decade ago, Alistair has become a highly regarded commentator on the current investment trends for Australian art. He is frequently interviewed for television, newspaper and radio and writes a regular column for AHA Investor Magazine. His extensive knowledge of the historical data as it relates to individual artists and the art market both domestically and internationally is a valuable resource for investors and collectors.

Alistair holds Bachelor degrees in Music (Hons) and Education.

Commentary Archive: March 2012

The Australian art market is catching up with its European counterparts with some major sales that augur well for activity for the rest of the year. SMSFs that are looking at this asset class need to understand what drives the market. Read Article

There are two main ways to buy art: through a gallery or at auction. But the prices between the two options can vary dramatically. So if you want to invest in art, where should you look? This is how the market works so you know what to expect. Read Article

It’s a buyer’s market for art investments in Australia, with some great works going at attractive prices. But there are some things you should know about art auctions before you dive in and snap up a work. Read Article

The Archibald Prize is Australia’s most prestigious art award, but is buying a prize-winning artist a good investment? Here’s a look at how this year’s winner has been performing under the hammer. Read Article

The global art market performed strongly in 2011, and many Australian artists set new sale-price records. Here’s some names to watch in 2012. Read Article