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How To Buy Art - Beginners Level

Many people buy art. The reason why that they buy are varied. Many people only buy what they desire to brighten a house or office. These people may go through that a framed poster or even a decorative paper calendar is art.

Cheap decoration has a place, however the individuals who find bargain decor are less likely to become buyers of original art. Frame shops have attempted to push posters, "art print" lithographs, and giclee' editions as art. Interestingly the typical frame shop today can charge $100 - $250 for an "archival" matted lithograph inside a frame under glass or plastic.

These same frame shops may charge $400 - $1200 for any giclee' (a litho on canvas with a textured acrylic coating) inside a simple frame. Whereas a buyer could buy a small to large original work for $80 - $600.

However, there can be no guarantee that the original work increases in value through the years, it is certain that the poster or litho or giclee' will decrease 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's overpriced - these pieces ranges from $40 to $600.

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Production art from factories in under developed countries is in glut at import stores, discount stores and some furniture stores selling decor items. And contains little possibility of holding any value beyond it's second sale at a thrift shop or garage sale.

What else can a buyer find? After some looking around a buyer will find artists inside the region selling original art. Some small art galleries and frame shops have original works, but heading towards the artist usually gets you the best pieces for your money.

Art fairs, annual community art shows and auctions are fantastic methods 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 each and every genre, medium, size, and color. Be cautious about artists selling overpriced posters and giclee's that belongs to them works - bargain for originals.

If you're able to visit an artist's studio you might get to determine a bigger spectrum of their work. Along the way of having to know the artist negotiations may be better, especially if you want several piece or bring enthusiastic friends who will buy too. Bartering is indeed a possibility for many artists too, based on what you have to offer.