Liquid Assets
Scarcity is everything. “That’s where the stratospheric prices come from, and you see that throughout all markets we deal with, whether that’s Chinese artwork, contemporary painting, jewellery, watches and everything we sell. Rarity is always a leading factor in price,” says Robert Sleigh, managing director of operations at Sotheby’s Hong Kong.
It has certainly proved to be the case when it comes to wine and whisky. At a Sotheby’s auction
