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Banksy prints have consistently increased in value each year over the last decade. With the average price increasing by 375% over the past year, Banksy works have proven to be a safe-haven for investors. 

Evocative and immersive, David Yarrow is famed for his distinctive fine art photographs. Depicting everything from animals to staged scenes, Yarrow’s work is a firm favourite among collectors and investors alike. In April 2019, Yarrow’s iconic image ‘Amboseli Kenya' sold at Sotheby’s for nearly 3 times its original estimate, marking the latest milestone in the photographer’s illustrious career.

Jean-Michel Basquiat emerged from New York’s underground art scene of the late 1970s to become one of the most internationally renowned artists of the 20th century. His art has become a firm favourite amongst investors thanks to his strong historic market and the ongoing appetite for his work. 

Brian Donnelly, better known as KAWS, is one of the most controversial contemporary artists at work today. Originally a New York graffiti artist, today he is considered a cultural phenomenon. With the Brooklyn Museum planning a major survey of his work in 2021, the fervent interest in KAWS worldwide is showing no signs of slowing down. 

Globally renowned for his distinctive pop-graffiti technique, Keith Haring’s art draws from traditional street art techniques, with bright contrasting colours and bold imagery. In 2017 Haring’s ‘Untitled’ (1982) painting sold for just over $6.5 million at Sotheby’s New York, setting a new world record for his artwork. Since this sale, auction estimates have continued to increase, making Haring a notable option for investment.

Known for his witty reimagination of classic book covers, Harland Miller is a British artist who explores the meaning between words and images. In March 2019, an oil on canvas work by Miller was sold for £190,000 at a Christie’s sale setting the latest record auction record for the artist and since then, demand for the Miller’s work has continued to rise exponentially. 

Renowned British contemporary artist, Damien Hirst is infamous for pushing the boundaries of contemporary art. In 2008, Sotheby’s auctioned 223 of his works, fetching over $200 million in total. This unprecedented incursion by an auction house into the primary market was just the first in a series of milestones for avant-garde artist, who continues to be a strong favourite amongst collectors and investors. 

One of the most iconic artists of the 20th century, Andy Warhol is synonymous with pop art. Since his death, his artworks have steadily grown both in popularity and value. In 2013, Warhol’s ‘Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster)’ (1963) achieved almost US$105.5 million at Sotheby’s New York, setting a record for the artist. Since then, appreciation in Warhol’s work continues to grow year on year.

Born in 1979, STIK is an anonymous British graffiti artist renowned for his iconic stick figures. In October 2020, STIK exceeded his previous auction record, with Holding Hands (Maquette) going under the hammer at a Christie’s sale for £230,000. This landmark result signifies a new milestone for the artist and with his ever-growing popularity increasing, his market shows no signs of slowing.