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    The methodology

    135 points. Six dimensions.

    Every covered artist is scored against six market signals refined over years of secondary market practice — not opinion, structure.

    Past market peak

    /25

    Where the artist sat at their last cycle high.

    Market decline

    /25

    Discount from peak — a hidden inefficiency.

    Cultural solidity

    /30

    Museum presence, scholarship, retrospectives.

    Catalyst potential

    /25

    Upcoming shows, foundation moves, books.

    Press signal

    /15

    Critic recognition and editorial momentum.

    Gallery defender

    /20

    Active primary gallery defending prices.

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