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“Don't try to buy art as an investment. Buy something you really love because you're going to have to look at it again tomorrow. And an investment can go up or down. Buy something you really adore, you really like, and you want to live with. And if you decide some years later you don't want to live…” quote by Laurence Graff
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“Don't try to buy art as an investment. Buy something you really love because you're going to have to look at it again tomorrow. And an investment can go up or down. Buy something you really adore, you really like, and you want to live with. And if you decide some years later you don't want to live with it anymore, sell it. Get out.”

Laurence Graff

About This Quote

Source Interview: Art Investment Advice, Laurence Graff, 2015

Invest in art for personal joy, not speculative profit; true value lies in daily appreciation.

In simple terms: Buy art you love, not for money.

Key Takeaway

Choose pieces that bring daily happiness.

Themes

art investment personal value

Mood

reflective practical

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • home décor
  • gift giving
  • collecting
  • selling later

Key Concepts

aesthetic appreciation emotional utility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What piece truly lifts your spirits each day?
  • How do you balance sentiment with resale potential?
A Different Perspective

Market volatility can erode perceived value over time.

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