Anything Goes
Even though you might read some explicit ideas and recommendations telling precise works of art, you should take note that there is actually no right or wrong kind of art and that there’s no right or wrong technique to bring together or buy art.
Everyone has the freedom to collect whatsoever it is that they feel like gathering up and buy no matter what pieces they feel like trade. It doesn’t actually matter whenever you like and wherever you feel like selecting art, for whatever grounds, and for how much you feel like spending on the purchase. As a result, the following tips are not for each one, but are typically designed for those who want to spend their money wisely on worth it items.
If you happen to be one of those people, then here are some tips on how you can be a better art collector.
Four Way Questions On Buying Art
If the time comes that you see a piece that you want, whether it be a painting, sculpture or a print, there are generally four questions that you should ask yourself to start your decision building.
Who’s The performer?
To answer this, you have 2 reliable sources: spoken and written information. Spoken info regularly comes from the performer himself, gallery exhibiting the piece or the vendor. It can also com from other collectors, contacts, family, and other people that are familiar about the art or the artist being considered. On the other hand, written info could come in a number of forms like performer career resumes, gallery exhibit catalogues, art reference books and exhibition reviews.
How essential Is It?
This could be answered by simply looking at as many possible pieces done by the performer. Try to be familiar with the range of the artists’ art and see where that particular piece falls. You can start by asking the seller to show you a number of items done by the artist, whether original, in print, or in photographs. Also try to see works from all periods of the artist’s career; doing this can teach you a lot about the artwork and the artist at hand.
Where Has It Been?
Third, it’s also central to know where that particular piece of art has been. This is done by accumulating all incidental information about the piece. It’s similar to making a biography of the piece, from its birth, which is the artists’ completion of it, up until the present day.
This can be supportive because good provenance and documentation can increase an artwork’s attraction, collectability, and market value. Having a good provenance in the art world is analogous to having good pedigree in the pet world. For example, if a painting was exhibited at a notable and significant art show, then it is more collectible than a similar painting that wasn't; just the same with awards and prizes.
Is The Price Fair?
For this question, it doesn’t truly matter what the piece’s value may be in the future, since no one can actually answer that. What you should want to know is whether the piece is fairly priced today or not. This is a very vital question, because just like other services or goods, art can sometimes come overpriced.
Author Resource:
Kenth Bender is an artist and you are very welcome to visit his website: www.kenthbender.com
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