Is Photography a safe investment ?

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(Free-Press-Release.com) May 26, 2009 -- The craze for Photography is undoubtful : in the present context, numerous exhibitions are dedicated to this medium. Yet, photography market remains morose. A photography expert, Sylvain Di Maria, advises us and gives his analysis of the situation.
The whole interview can be read on the gallery website : www.lileauximages.com

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But which photographs are desirable, a treasure, or a safe investment on Art Market ? Where can I find them ? Which one do I have to choose and collect ?

Undoubtedly, historical photographs from the XIXth and XXth centuries are such a treasure.

The invention of photography is a revolution. The dream of catching the moment is at last fulfilled. This primitive period is above all creative. Hundreds of processes and lots of topics were handled since 1839. For a century, through travelers and artists photographers and reporters, photography would evolve and would provide priceless documents.
The value of these images, since they are rare and genuine, will never cease to go up.
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More than ever now my role as an expert and gallery owner is to promote a creative and sensitive medium that everybody likes because it is a free-speech way of expression.
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(read the whole interview on www.lileauximages.com


Additional information :
Sylvain Di Maria is an accredicted expert (French Auction Market Authority) in photographies XIXth and XXth centuries. Since 1976, his gallery displays and sells historical and art photographs as well as original posters or lithographs like the Masters of the Posters.
The gallery is located at the heart of l’Ile Saint Louis in Paris.
Galerie L'ile aux images - 51 rue Saint Louis en L'ile - 75004 PARIS

Tel : +33 1 56 24 15 22 - fax : +33 1 56 24 15 53 – Web : www.lileauximages.com -
Opening hours : Monday to saturday 2 pm - 7 pm and by appointment.

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