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As far as our Swiss Art auctions in 2024 are concerned, it could well be called the year of Ferdinand Hodler. Two of his rare late views of Lake Geneva came up for auction, as did a famous portrait that Cuno Amiet painted of his friend and role model.
The jewellery and gemstone market, which is of course influenced by fashion, is constantly evolving. Certain preferences change, but classic brands never really go out of style.
The market for high-quality wristwatches is currently enjoying growing popularity and persistent demand. Particularly rare models from renowned manufacturers repeatedly achieve record prices and are not only collector’s items, but also an attractive investment.
Last year, Japanese and Southeast Asian art gained in market significance, and we witnessed a broadening of interests in Chinese art.
Women attempting to be professional artists in 17th-century Europe faced a number of considerable obstacles. The greatest of these was perhaps the overwhelmingly prevailing sentiment that a career in art was just not appropriate for women.