Date of Award
2020
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Fine and Decorative Art and Design
First Advisor
Betsy Thomas
Second Advisor
Eric Wolf
Abstract
The market for Antiquities often sparks fierce moral and legal debates amongst the public and professionals. What most do not concern themselves with is the unusually high level of risk the market functions under. From cultural heritage concerns, to the surprising abundance of fake Antiquities available for purchase, and the dark market entwined with legitimate business, the market is saturated with danger and yet continues to operate. This thesis will investigate how the market forces come together, considering the differing roles preformed by collectors, museums, auction houses, galleries, and Antiquities dealers. In an attempt to answer the question, how does this market continue to function with these elevated risk factors? The market for Ancient Greek Ceramics over the past twenty years will be investigated to give an in-depth market analysis and evaluation of performance in light of risk factors, and project what the future may hold.
Recommended Citation
Purcell, Claire M., "Collectors Beware: A glimpse into the high-risk, high-reward world of antiquities and its dark underbelly" (2020). MA Theses. 86.
https://digitalcommons.sia.edu/stu_theses/86
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Business Analytics Commons, Cultural Heritage Law Commons, Other History of Art, Architecture, and Archaeology Commons