MANUSCRIPTS
Music manuscripts, as art installations, offer a prestigious blend of visual and intellectual appeal. The raw, intimate nature of the composer's handwriting, the presence of edits and annotations, and the unique physicality of each page turn these pieces into art in their own right. For collectors, manuscripts offer not only an investment in tangible history but also the opportunity to transform a space with the aesthetic value of handwritten, original compositions — where the act of creation is as much a part of the experience as the music itself.
Pictured: Three Lyrical Pieces (2015) for piano duet, ink on music paper, 6 of 9 pages shown. The reverso also contains music. Short pieces of music like this one (~12 minutes) are fit for home displays. Long and elaborate pieces like symphonies can fill an entire wall.
Beyond the aesthetic, there is beauty in hard numbers. The global art market remains a significant economic force: in 2024, sales were estimated at $65 billion USD. For investors seeking to diversify their portfolios with culturally significant assets, acquiring music manuscripts from emerging talent represents both a support of the arts and a potential for significant future appreciation – and possibly, the creation of a generational cultural legacy.
Many commissioners of the composer's original music request the manuscript – for display or for safekeeping. To satisfy both, facsimiles can be provided.