The fact that prices have risen noticeably over the past year is a common feeling among collectors. Some whistle in surprise: “Wow!” And someone grumbles: “You've made everything expensive”.

Let us not rush to generalizations. Although, as we know, there is no smoke without fire.

This time we decided to avoid global generalizations and loud claims to “totals”, “results”, “turnovers”, “volumes”, “statistics”. First of all, we will formulate our own observations made in real trade, “on the ground”, at the forefront of the art market. And here's what we specifically noticed in the dashing 2020:

The events of January 15, 2020 developed almost in the spirit of political activism. They were waiting for a routine dull event of the era of «stability». No desire to watch and listen. And here's the bang: the resignation of the Medvedev government, the ex-head of the tax service Mishustin at the premiere, while the changes to the Constitution are not clear. And all this already four years before the end of the presidential term.

What are the consequences for the long-suffering economy in general and the national art market in particular?