According to a 2024 survey of wealthy individuals in the United States, contemporary art was the most collected art sector among people aged over 44, with over half of respondents from this age group collecting such artworks. Meanwhile, antiquities were the most popular sector among younger collectors. While 49 percent of respondents aged 21 to 43 mentioned collecting such works, only 14 percent of wealthy people aged over 44 said the same.
Most common art sectors collected by wealthy people in the United States as of February 2024, by age
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