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How To Buy Art - Beginners Level
Lots of people buy art. The reasons that they buy are varied. Some people only buy what they need to decorate a house or office. These people may go through that a framed poster or perhaps a decorative paper calendar is art.
Cheap decoration has a place, however the individuals who buy cheap decor are less likely to be buyers of original art. Frame shops have tried to push posters, "art print" lithographs, and giclee' editions as art. Interestingly the average frame shop today may charge $100 - $250 for an "archival" matted lithograph inside a frame under glass or plastic.
The frame shops may charge $400 - $1200 for any giclee' (a litho on canvas having a textured acrylic coating) in a simple frame. Whereas a buyer could buy a small to large original work with $80 - $600.
However, there can be no guarantee that the original work will increase in value over the years, it is certain the poster or litho or giclee' will reduction in value when it leaves the shop.
Ceramics and sculpture suffer the same market problems that flat work suffers. Mass production of "art" ceramics and sculpture editions is everywhere. It is often overpriced - these pieces can range from $40 to $600.
Production art from factories in under developed countries is within glut at import stores, discount stores plus some furniture stores selling decor items. And it has little chance of holding any value beyond it's second sale at a thrift shop or yard sale.
What else can a buyer find? With a little looking around a buyer can find artists within the region selling original art. Some small art galleries and frame shops have original works, but going directly towards the artist usually gets the finest pieces for your money.
Art fairs, annual community art shows and auctions are fantastic ways to begin to see the works of many artists at one time. You are able to meet artists, exchange cards or phone numbers, even negotiate better prices.
Surfing the net is another way to find numerous artists selling original works in every genre, medium, size, and color. Be cautious about artists selling overpriced posters and giclee's of their own works - bargain for originals.
If you can visit an artist's studio you might get to see a larger spectrum of the work. Along the way of getting to understand the artist negotiations might be more favorable, especially if you want several piece or bring enthusiastic friends who will buy as well. Bartering is a real possibility for some artists too, based on that which you have to give you.
