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I just want to buy why should I become a member? |
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Does Artdealernet.com take a commission on purchases I make? |
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Do you keep my personal information private? |
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Will Artdealernet.com act as my buyer's agent? |
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Can you give me some advice on purchasing art? |
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What advice can you give me about art as an investment? |
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How will Artdealernet.com help me purchase art smarter, faster and cheaper? |
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If you're just looking to purchase pieces you can instantly get connected with thousands of people. You can entertain offers by people looking to sell, decide who you want to talk to and get the pieces you are looking for at the prices you want. Best of all, your personal contact information is kept private unless you decide to divulge it.
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No, Artdealernet.com does NOT take a commission on any sale or purchase generated through the use of the site. Your business is your business. We simply connect buyers and sellers quickly and efficiently then get out of the way so that buyers can get the best possible prices.
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Yes, we will NOT post your name, address, phone number, or e-mail address. You may divulge this information once you feel comfortable with your contact(s). Additionally, we will never disclose your personal information to outside parties. We take your privacy very serious!
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We will connect you securely and anonymously with sellers and offer free advice to all members on the purchase of art, but do we NOT act as an escrow agent between members. We have plenty of dealers and galleries who you can contact that would be happy to as act as your buyer's agent. We suggest before purchasing a piece of art, as you do in real life, to check the seller's credentials, get to know them, learn their history, talk to their references and take all the necessary precautions associated with purchasing art. Remember if you're not comfortable with the seller you are under any obligation to buy!
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Can you give me some advice on purchasing art? ^ |
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The six most important points to remember when considering the purchase of a work of art are authenticity, quality, rarity, condition, provenance and value. No one of these points is sufficient to warrant overlooking the others. All six factors should figure in your decision, even if you decide to make allowances in special cases. For example, if a work is extremely rare, you may have to accept a less than perfect state of preservation. But it would seem imprudent to buy a readily available type of work in less than fine condition.
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No one wants to buy a fake. Dealers who represent artists or their estates automatically have access to primary source information that can be used to authenticate works. A dealer with an extensive history of dealing in a specific artist's work will also build up an archive of information, as well as a body of experience, which can help resolve questions of authorship and title. Many dealers can authenticate works in their areas of specialization, or refer you to an appropriate expert.
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Experienced dealers and collectors agree: it is always advisable to buy the best you can afford. The best way to develop an eye for quality is to look at a lot of art, and no one looks at more art than a good dealer. Good dealers are skilled at assessing the relative aesthetic merits of a given piece and evaluating it both within the larger context of art history and within the specific context of the artist's oeuvre.
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Although there are exceptions, rarity tends to enhance value. The rarity of a given work is determined by how many similar pieces exist and how frequently such works become available for purchase. By understanding a specific artist's oeuvre and by tracking the market, a good dealer is ideally poised to appraise the rarity of works that come up for sale.
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The condition of an art work is important, and a reputable dealer will inform a prospective purchaser of all repairs and defects. Because specialist dealers see a great many works in the areas they represent, these dealers are uniquely qualified to assess the significance of repairs such as inpainting and lining. With some artists or types of work, it may be impossible to find a piece in pristine condition. A good dealer can interpret the meaning of condition in the context of the artist's oeuvre and make a considered judgment about its impact on a work's value. In addition to counseling you on nuances of condition that a layperson would likely miss, a dealer can advise on restoration or conservation. Dealers familiar with the work of a particular artist or period can determine whether restoration should even be attempted, recommend a restorer with pertinent prior experience, and give the restorer invaluable information regarding the techniques and materials used by the artist. Inept restoration can impair value even more than neglect!
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A good provenance can help establish authenticity, art-historical importance and title. Similarly, inclusion in significant exhibitions may enhance a work's pedigree by documenting it and certifying curatorial approval. However, the absence of a complete provenance need not be a cause for alarm, provided you are working with a reputable dealer. For example, some modern prints and works on paper until recently were considered to have relatively little value and therefore were not fully documented. Some fakes come with magnificent (concocted) provenances! And sometimes, a seemingly unwarranted premium is exacted for past ownership, for example, prior ownership by a celebrity or other well known persons. The hype surrounding certain high-profile sales can yield spectacular prices that do not hold up over time. Again, a good dealer can help you evaluate a specific provenance to determine its legitimacy and significance. In fact, the inclusion of an important dealer in the history of a work may validate a piece more than a succession of lesser-known private collectors.
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Tastes change, and values change accordingly. For example, the academic art of the nineteenth century, in its day, far outpaced in price the work of the contemporary Impressionists, only to be eclipsed by the latter group as the twentieth-century wore on. Today some of these academic artists, seriously undervalued for years, are experiencing a resurgence. Although no one can predict the future, good dealers are able to place current values in perspective.
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Collections motivated by the hope of financial gain often prove to be poor investments. Collectors should be wary of apparent bargains, as art chosen solely on the basis of price will yield a mediocre collection that does not hold its value on resale or during economic downturns. It is collections formed with passion and intelligence that stand the test of time, both aesthetically and monetarily.
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How will Artdealernet.com help me purchase art smarter, faster and cheaper? ^ |
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By anonymously posting the types of work you are looking to purchase you will be connected with dealers, galleries, collectors and artists who, chances are you would not have ordinarily met. After setting up your profile you can sit back and entertain offers or actively seek out sellers. Many galleries and dealers have access to very private works that they 'know of' but don't advertise for, so you will meet galleries and dealers whom you probably would not have considered contacting just searching the internet.
Plus private collectors join every day; many of them have several works which they might be willing to sell. Buying from private collectors can be sublime when the pieces in question are properly researched and documented! But you'll never know who has which pieces unless you ask!
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