Buying Original Art Online 101 Paintings On Ebay 1
- There is such a wealth of original art on eBay, it
is simultaneously exciting & overwhelming: paintings prints
sculptures pottery photographs drawings original reproductions
prints & within the painting categories, there is a list of
media (oil, acrylic, encaustic, watercolor),etc. eBay
offers collectors
a treasure trove of GREAT ORIGINAL ART created by INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS
selling as independent agents. But how does one choose?
BASIC ART-BUYING RULES I follow on eBay & elsewhere:
RULE #1 buy what you like.
No need to "know" styles,
particular artists >> the labels of abstract, impressionist,
modern art, Monet, etc are not as important as
knowing what you like. Specific terms are just short-hand (for
searches) & useful as common vocabulary but not necessary to
buy/find art on eBay. For example, I have had
discussions with a client about his
"peanut-butter colored" walls.
Rule #2
why do you want the art ie is it for a specific
location, person? Valuation in art is so subjective,
I don't buy as an "investment." Better to look for quality
(conservation, artist grade, etc) & personal appeal.
RULE #3 COMMON SENSE - Be skeptical of purchasing art described as an "authentic"
work by a famous artist or if the price seems too good to be true. Does it
make sense a piece stated as ... ...read the full guide >>>
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