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Saturday, January 29, 2011

Handy Methods to Buy Prints from Galleries

By Uriel Hughes


If you're a lover of art, it is possible to buy prints from a variety of dealers. This article provides guidelines to assist you with the process. First and foremost, you need to budget the money you wish to invest. You must have a plan of the funds to be allocated to to buy art prints. This will stop impulse purchasing and help in negotiating for the best achievable deals.

You ought to meet with the artist that has created the particular artwork. If not possible, read a brief account of their total work. Ask about their source of inspiration along with the story behind the work. This will supply you with insight and perception on the artist. Signature and authenticity certificates are also necessary. Either of these two will verify originality and show your new art prints are indeed authentic. Some artists especially photographers, do not like signing on the photos. If it is the case, they need to provide you an original certificate of authenticity.

Display costs should also be considered. The cost of affordable art pieces will often not be inclusive of framing and mounting. If the price tag includes framing or mounting, inquire whether or not they can sell without them. This won't only reduce the overall bill, it will give you an opportunity to choose a your own frame. You should research before visiting the art gallery. Of course the gallery must be of repute with your best interests at heart. They must offer you with an artist's history, exhibition background and future works.

Buy prints of limited editions that you really love and ignore temptations. You must not be forced to buy art by any person. Art is subjective and emotional. An honest gallery should give you the opportunity to test the art for a time period. This will supply you with a chance to sample different pieces and get refunded for those you don't favor. Follow up on the artist which has made the piece. A true art fan keeps track of their favorite artists. You are able to find limited edition prints at very good prices. These can then turn out to be a form of investment. It is possible to later sell them at higher costs and benefit.

Lastly, establish whether the piece of art is a one off release or a part of a limited edition. Most paintings are generally one off releases. Shots, portraits, video art and statues come as additions. Meaning that, one or extra will be released at a later date by the artist. The benefit of buying limited edition prints is that they add value to your personal collection. The very first pieces released are more expensive than the rest.




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