ANGUS G RAN LU ND, DIRECTOR, HEAD OF DAY SALE, MODERN BRITISH ART, CHRISTIE'S

When investing in art, whether starting a collection or expanding one, it's important to buy from the heart.

î YOU SHOULD WANT TO LIVE WITH THE WORK YOU BUY, REGARDLESS OF ITS VALUE

It's important to view exhibitions to discover which works strike a chord with you. The Modern British Art category covers a very broad and eclectic period of creativity, spanning the 20th century through to the YBA's.

îTHEFU TU REVALUE OF A WORK IS DIFFICULT TO PREDICT AND CAN' T BE GUARANTEED.

Reputable artists like Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and Ben Nicholson will hold their value over time, while the market for less established artists is prone to larger fluctuations. Keep an eye on exhibitions at leading art institutions as these can help promote an artist to a broader audience.

î AN ARTIST TO WATCH THIS YEAR IS FRANK BOWLING.

He has a long-overdue retrospective at Tate Britain from May to August, while Bridget Riley is having a major retrospective in October at the Hayward Gallery. We will be offering works by both of these artists in our June sales.

DON'T MISS

May/June - ‘Sculpture in the Square', an annual exhibition of outdoor sculpture in St James's Square with large scale pieces from Henry Moore, Elisabeth Frink and Barry Flanagan.

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