Although appealing to more refined tastes, art as a collectible has not always performed so profitably. During 2003, Sot
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 8:23 pm
Although appealing to more refined tastes, art as a collectible has not always performed so profitably. During 2003, Sotheby's sold the Edgar Degas bronze sculpture Petite Danseuse de Quatorze Ans at auction for a price of $10,311,500. Unfortunately for the previous owner, he had purchased it in 1999 at a price of $12,377,500. What was his annual rate of return on this sculpture? 1999 Beginning year Ending year Present value 2003 $ 12,377,500 $ 10,311,500 Future value +