Art and Culture Articles - Using The Web To Realize The Art Collection Of Your Dreams


by SUE BOND - Date: 2009-12-30 - Word Count: 482 Share This!

This is really a marvel of the modern world because you can essentially buy all sorts of art from a huge assortment of genres to add to your art collection and have them mailed directly to your front door. Web browsing gives you access to the world. You can sit in your living room and buy a piece of art from Japan, France, Australia, South Africa... you name it, you can buy from there!

The world of art collecting has been made far easier since you have the option of whether to travel or not to see a piece. If an person decides that he or she desires something in particular and performs a keyword pursuit then the probability is that he or she can find something comparable on any number of gallery websites. Just a fast browse through them can reduce a search down and then the final choice should rest on a number of things.

Firstly, after you find the art piece that you think you care to buy you must look at the reputation of the gallery itself. Using a quick search on the Internet, you should be able to locate the gallery in any clubs or associations that it has connection in. You should also be able to come across local listings to make sure that it is genuine. Most art galleries ought to also be registered as a company so you could also check that out, as well as any reviews or mentions that it has in the press. However, if it is an individual that you are purchasing from then be extremely wary about purchasing the art piece without seeing it and having it competently appraised. There is no assurance of its genuineness. If it is a company then you at least have some rights concerning trading standards if the work should prove to be inferior, incorrectly advertised or a fake!

You may actually be able to commission a licensed appraiser in the place that your prospective work of art resides in currently if you so wish. If you do wish to do this then ensure that the appraiser that you decide on is professionally qualified and belongs to the Art Appraisers of America, or another similar official body. If you are doubtful for any reason and you can get to see the art then you ought to always endeavour to do just that because it is totally necessary to realize some sort of peace of mind before paying out a good sum of cash!

There are numerous potential pitfalls when buying art on the Web. It would be a falsehood to say that there are not. Nevertheless, it is possible to step around them if you know how. Make sure that you are completely confident that you are doing the right thing prior to making a purchase and you will not go far wrong.


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