Buying
paintings, sculptures and other art forms from an art gallery online
can be thrilling. Here’s how to get instant and reliable access to
thousands of artists who may not be showcasing their work in the
galleries next to you.
Ever
since Joe found herself staring at the exquisite Van Gogh painting
reproduction in a hotel lobby, she has been nagging me to introduce
her to the best original art online. The fact that I happen to be a
private art investor has further strengthened her confidence in my
knowledge pertaining to fine art for sale. I did escort her to a few
trusted galleries in our city, but her desire to explore more art
pieces online made us spend umpteen hours in researching for the
‘right’ painting for her bedroom. The good thing about the entire
episode was that we were both more enlightened with regards to the
operations of a reputed art gallery online. Here, I have assembled a
few tips that will also help you make smooth purchases from online
art portals and galleries. Take a look.
At
the very onset, check out the credentials of the seller. Can the site
be trusted? Are there ways of finding out the buying and selling
history of the site in question? It’s best to buy art online from
an established art gallery, online specialist or auctioneer.
Regardless of how trusted an art gallery or online sculpture site may
seem to the eye, it’s essential that you ask the sellers about the
condition of the artwork on sale. If you wish to be wiser – send a
request for a condition report. In the case of genuine sellers, if
they are not aware of the condition of the art work on sale, they
would hire the expertise of a conservator to provide full disclosure
of the condition and price of art in question.
Even
as you are contemplating a buy from among some shortlisted art
pieces, seek all relevant evidence and information on exhibition
history, provenance, as well as the publications in which these works
may be pictured, listed or mentioned. Beware of buying inkjet prints
that may have been transformed with paint / other embellishments.
So,
with these tips in place, are you ready to buy a limited edition
piece the next time you log into an art gallery online?
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