The Ultimate Guide to the Art Market
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The international book by Dr Ruth Polleit Riechert
The Ultimate Guide to the Art Market
Understanding today’s international art market: from first purchase to building a meaningful collection.
The English edition of »KUNST KAUFEN« has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. It is written for readers who want to understand the international art market more clearly, approach their first or next art purchase with greater confidence and build a meaningful collection more consciously.
Book at a glance
Title: The Ultimate Guide to the Art Market
Author: Dr Ruth Polleit Riechert
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-0364-4746-5
Format: Hardback | Ebook
Publication year: 2025
Language: English
Price: Price may vary depending on bookseller and country.
Bookshop Discount: 20% available for direct orders*
Available from: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Amazon and selected bookshops
Key Selling Points
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Internationally published in German, Korean and English
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Originally published in German by Springer
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English edition published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing
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Written by an internationally experienced art historian and art market expert
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Combines academic scholarship with practical guidance for today’s collectors
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Covers galleries, auction houses, art fairs, online platforms and private sales
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Explores current developments including artificial intelligence and blockchain
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Accessible to beginners while offering valuable insights for experienced collectors
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Particularly suitable for museum visitors, art lovers, collectors, students and art professionals
*Bookshops can receive a 20% discount when ordering directly from Cambridge Scholars Publishing. The discount applies to individual titles as well as larger orders.
For order queries, please contact orders@cambridgescholars.com.
»I want to inspire people to love art and help make the art market more accessible.« Ruth Polleit Riechert
About the Book
The international art market has never been more accessible – and, at the same time, rarely more complex.
The Ultimate Guide to the Art Market provides a practical understanding of how today’s art market works. Dr Ruth Polleit Riechert combines art historical research with many years of professional experience in the art market, the financial industry and independent art advisory.
The book explains how galleries, auction houses, art fairs, online platforms and private sales operate. It explores collecting strategies, pricing, valuation, authenticity and the growing role of digital technologies, artificial intelligence and blockchain in the art market.
The English edition is suitable for newcomers as well as experienced collectors, art lovers, museum visitors, students and professionals in the art world.
International Editions
The English edition builds on a book that has already reached an international readership.
Previous editions include:
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Kunst Kaufen – German edition, published by Springer
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Art Collecting – South Korean edition
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The Ultimate Guide to the Art Market – English hardback edition, published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing
With editions in German, English and Korean, the book opens up Ruth Polleit Riechert’s approach to the art market to an even wider international readership.
Why This Title Belongs in Bookshops and Museum Shops
Museum and gallery visitors often want to extend their engagement with art beyond the exhibition itself. The Ultimate Guide to the Art Market does not focus on individual artists or movements, but explains how the art world and the international art market function today.
The book complements classic museum and art publications by adding a practical perspective: it connects art appreciation, collecting and a deeper understanding of the contemporary art market.
Who Is This Book For?
The Ultimate Guide to the Art Market is particularly suitable for:
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Museum visitors
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Gallery visitors
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Art lovers
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New collectors
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Experienced collectors
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Students of Art History, Museum Studies and Arts Management
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Art market professionals
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Bookshops and museum shops
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Gift buyers interested in art, culture and high-quality non-fiction
What experts say
A very successful book: packed with important information and facts, yet written in a way that is accessible, especially for readers without prior art market knowledge. I particularly like the many elements that lighten the text, such as the interview boxes, the historical definition of art and your own experiences. This makes reading enjoyable.
Malte Fischer, Chief Economist, WirtschaftsWoche
A wonderful book: knowledgeable, entertaining and to the point. Who would not want to become an art collector?
Prof Dr Thomas Garms, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, Materialist Magazine
A must-have for every collector, investor and art lover.
Prof Dr Roman Kräussl, art market expert at the Universities of Luxembourg and Stanford
Intellectually sophisticated content, yet written in an accessible way.
Steffen Uttich, Managing Director, INBRIGHT Investment GmbH, former FAZ journalist
Interview Topics
Dr Ruth Polleit Riechert is available for interviews, background conversations and expert commentary on the following topics:
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Why the art market can feel difficult to access
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How new collectors can better understand the art market
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What really matters when buying art for the first time
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How quality and value can be assessed in the art market
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Art as part of a collection or wealth strategy
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How digital platforms, AI, NFTs and blockchain are changing the art market
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Why greater transparency can benefit the art market
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The role of museums, galleries, auctions and online platforms today
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How art can reach a wider audience
About the Author
Short Biography
Dr Ruth Polleit Riechert is an art historian and expert in the contemporary art market. She studied Art History in Germany and at Goldsmiths, University of London, and completed her PhD on the contemporary art market. Her professional experience includes positions at Christie’s, Ketterer Kunst, Deutsche Bank, McKinsey & Company and LGT Bank. Today, she works independently as an author, adviser and speaker. Her aim is to help collectors and institutions better understand the international art market.
Long Biography
Dr Ruth Polleit Riechert studied Art History in Germany and the United Kingdom. After studying at the Universities of Marburg, Bochum and Berlin as well as at Goldsmiths, University of London, she completed her PhD at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf in 2012 on “Marketing and Price Development of Contemporary Art from 2000 to 2007”.
Ruth Polleit Riechert worked internationally in the art market and in financial industry marketing for many years, including positions at Christie’s, Ketterer Kunst, Deutsche Bank, McKinsey & Company and LGT Bank. Since 2017, she has independently advised private collectors, companies and public institutions on art-related matters.
As an author, adviser and speaker, she focuses on the contemporary art market, art as a collecting field, pricing, market transparency, new technologies and the question of how art can become more accessible to a wider audience. Her aim is to encourage people to engage with art, discover it as an enrichment of their lives and make informed decisions in the art market.
Contact
Dr Ruth Polleit Riechert
Website: www.ruthriechert.com
Email: contact@ruthriechert.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-ruth-polleit-riechert-19034a7b
Instagram: @ruth.riechert
