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Understand that there are several types of paintings available to buy. Many people think they are getting a great deal when they are buying reproductions of old art, when in fact, they are getting a re-print of the painting. When buying art that is claimed to be an old museum piece one would want to bring an expert into the transaction as there are many fakes and the money one must pay to have one of these gems is too much to risk getting ripped off. Then there is also the other scenario, where someone is selling a art piece for a few bucks in a estate or garage sale. It is recommended to hire a fine art dealer or appraiser with credentials such as a degree in fine arts history or fine art. Locate these professionals at auction houses, in the phone book or at the antique stores. An art appraisal can provide a certified appraisal about the art piece such as value, authentication, tax credits for charitable giving and insurance. - 2
Folk art
When buying a canvas oil painting by a new artist there are thousands of places to find beautiful pieces online. One can even commission an artist to paint a favorite vacation scene and have an original piece. To begin looking, a search in Google will yield 298,000 places to buy a original oil canvas painting. One could look for art by artists who populate art communities online, and one could look for art by artists who are members of art guilds and organizations. The difference between the two are: in a basic art community one will find every level of artist, including self-taught folk artists. Artists belonging to a guild or organization have paid to be represented as a professional though the membership. The membership is usually offered when getting an art degree. In some circumstances the membership is sponsored. An art guild or organization is usually the first offering of artists to a community art show and the members are privy to announcements for contests and gallery calls. These organizations attempt to match artists with audiences. - 3
Keep in mind that occasionally one can find original art for sale by the artists in the communities at the local civic centers or at hospitals. Estate auctions also are a popular place to purchase art, along with frame shops and art galleries, all which produce art for sale. Search online on eBay and one will have thousands of items to choose from, with prices ranging from $.99 to $30,000.00. It is recommended that one knows what type of art they are looking for. Art styles consist of a broad range, including art by famous artists and locations. The styles and categories are broken down into art movements and periods all the way up to art today, known as contemporary art. Then, there is cultural art, fads and trends, so knowing the style of art one may want to purchase is information that can lead to the exact piece. - 4
Contemporary folk art
Know that the online art community called Wet Canvas is a famous place to locate beautiful art for sale by contemporary artists, providing eBay auctions for members and fine arts marketplace. Art By Us offers auctions for their members on site, and then there is Art-Agent, a designers dream when choosing art. Art-Agent offers a smart view that allows one to see the color palate of a piece to match the colors to any room, a must see art website also providing an option to purchase direct from the artist. Another recommended art community to visit is My Art Space, a place to learn about art and artists. - 5
Knowing a little about art can help to twiddle down the choices, also knowing that art appreciates is important information. So many times a piece of art is valued at a high price by a dealer because it's older, even if it's an unsigned piece. Keeping care of art is a responsibility that could pay off in the long run and help build a valuable gallery and inheritance for your family. Good luck in your art hunt and enjoy the vision.
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