Artworks by female artists have seen a surge in investment potential in recent years. As the art market continues to evolve, there's a growing recognition of the historical under representation of women in the art world and a corresponding appreciation for their contributions.
This shift has led to increased demand for works by female artists, driving up their prices and making them a compelling investment option.
In the “it’s about damn time” category, the growing awareness of gender equality and diversity initiatives has fueled interest in supporting the works of contemporary female artists and has created a value focus on historic art works by women.
Certainly this auctioneer can say, the phrase "artworks by female artists see value appreciation" is because I've been directly witnessing a positive shift in increased demand for work by female artists, driving up their prices and making them a compelling investment .
Take for example RAA artist:
Marguerite Stuber Pearson.
She was known for traditional paintings of women seated in household scenes, etc
Although it’s speculation on my part, I think she likely painted in this genre set because a woman would have the best chances of succeeding in the trade if she “stayed in her lane”.
From what I can tell, her later works became bolder as she experimented with nudes, and other subjects beyond the domestic norms. But in demand of the times, her early models were sometimes dressed in older period fashions and surrounded by historical furnishings.
An early show of hers, at the Somerville Public Library in 1924, was greeted with appreciation for both her works and her "battle against great odds" She became a member of the Guild of Boston Artists in 1930.
A reviewer for The Boston Globe commented that "She sees straight and she paints straight.
A later show at the Guild, in 1947, impressed another reviewer with the "compelling calm" and "perceptive tenderness" of Pearson's portraits.
Her works were also a feature in the annual art show in Springville, Utah for decades, from the 1930s into the 1970s.
She is a favorite of the Cape Ann Auction staff, we purchase her work whenever we can and it’s a delight to send them to the homes of appreciative buyers!
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