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THE ART OF THE COLLECTION
Residential luxury trends of the past year have captured the market for homeowner ’ s passion for collectibles and their in-home display - be that art , wine , spirits , cars , books , sporting memorabilia , and yes , even handbags .
Within their Luxury Defined Report , Christies Real Estate have curated the most elegant presentations from their global network of properties , enlisting insights and commentary from their real estate professionals as well as colleagues at Christie ’ s Art , the world ’ s leading art experts .
ART CURATING
Today , art takes center stage in luxury homes as never before . New urban developments are being planned with expansive wall space and art-friendly windows that invite city views while blocking out the UV rays that can compromise fine paintings . And that ’ s just part of the artful-property story .
In a private home , entire wings may be devoted to an owner ’ s art collection , affording their valued acquisitions the dedicated space they deserve . Elaborate museumquality hanging systems with wires and pulleys assure that collections are optimized , re-grouped , and refreshed as new acquisitions enhance the overall motif ( without those annoying nail holes ).
“ Art is the new vernacular in luxury housing . Years ago , when people started remodeling for resale , everyone had a pool , so a tennis court became the new status . Then it was a stables , filtered water , or his and her master suites that took up 25 percent of the home ’ s total square footage . Today , contemporary art is a driver . As this category grows in popularity at auction , buyers need homes with high ceilings and gigantic walls that showcase enormous artworks .”
Jeff Hyland , Hilton & Hyland Real Estate , Los Angeles Detached galleries on an estate ’ s grounds , distinct from the main residence , further enhance the museum experience by accommodating furnishings and other collectibles from the art genre for a more comprehensive presentation . Being separate from the home , these enclaves are ultimately private and reserved for special guests .
“ People used to buy art to decorate newly purchased homes . Now people buy new homes to showcase their expanding art collection .”
Brooke Lampley , Head of Impressionist and Modern Art , Christie ’ s
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