As this essay has shown, today and in the past, the value of art has fluctuated, been contentious, and is always complicated. Looking to the future, one thing is certain: art values and investment will continue to evolve. Whether because of changing geopolitical alliances, the rise of artificial intelligence, or the creation of NFTs and cryptocurrencies, artists and the art market will respond. As readers, we can look forward to the new books on the financial value of art that will surely need to be written.