This is an anthology of research papers over the past 100 years on the concept of art as investment. These research papers are from various academic sources and have not been edited or modified. The book contains no editorial content but simply presents these research papers in their original form for consideration and review. The book is simply seeking to deliver an historic research background in art as investment, to the interested reading public. This book, in the hands of the reader, should be treated and used as a source book of original research material to better enhance the understanding and background of the reader.