Tips of the trade
6 tips for starting an art collection
Purchase art that you enjoy looking at everyday
It should be a piece that sparks some joy. Art can be sometimes be a serious investment, like a house or car. You want to be happy with your purchase almost everyday.
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Albert duVannes Tonalist Landscape Oil Painting, Early 20th Century
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$895
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EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Armchair
Current Bid
$55
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Tiffany & Co. "Man in the Moon" Sterling Silver Baby Rattle, 2008-2023
Current Bid
$81
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Mesh Bib Necklace
Current Bid
$26
Avoid buying art with the intention to “flip” or resell it
An artwork that has been “around the block” and sold a lot devalues over time. There is definitely a balance or “sweet spot” to how many times an artwork is seen on the market – the fewer, the better.
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
14K 1.00 CTW Diamond Band
Current Bid
$51
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Still Life Oil Painting of Iced Tea in Mason Jar With Lemon Slice
Current Bid
$41
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Mid Century Modern Style Walnut Sculpted Front Nightstand Commode
Current Bid
$96
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Garncarek Aleksander Pond Landscape Oil Painting "Staw," 2024
Current Bid
$46
Start collecting from Art fairs or local artists
Buying from unknown artists is a great way to get your feet wet and support emerging artists. One day, that $50 drawing you bought at an art market ( or on EBTH ) could be worth $50,000 in 20 years. #investment
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Wooded Landscape Oil Painting of Pond
Current Bid
$0
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Hudson River School Oil Painting of a Hunter on a Lake, Late 19th Century
Current Bid
$55
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Rejina Pyo x Projekt Produkt RP-11 C03 Sunglasses
Current Bid
$24
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Rookwood Pottery Floral Basket Art Tile, Early to Mid 20th Century
Current Bid
$70
Negotiate with art dealers
Don’t agree to a dealer’s initial price. Dealers’ prices are inflated in order to cover overhead and commissions. Do your research: How is the artist’s work performing at auctions and fairs? How prolific is the work? Is it rare or scarce?
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
English Georgian Style Pine Two-Drawer Table with Carved Skirt, 19th Century
Current Bid
$62
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Eastlake Style Birdseye Maple and Single Drawer Desk, Late 19th Century
Current Bid
$24
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Alfio Grasso Oil Painting of Seated Nude "Sunset," 1970
Current Bid
$30
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Ballard Designs "Garden District" Mirrors in Weathered Finish
Current Bid
$24
Consider an art consultant
They are skilled in knowing which artists are emerging and who is worth investing in. Art consultants can be a good resource for the novice collector.
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
18K Cyma Quartz Wristwatch
Current Bid
$70
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Halftone Print After Tadashi Asoma's "Lily Pond in Summer"
Current Bid
$35
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
José M. Lima Floral Still Life Oil Painting, 2023
Current Bid
$12
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Oster Bread Maker and The Juiceman Kitchen Appliances
Current Bid
$7
Invest in proper storage and framing for the art you purchase
Poorly stored or framed art can result in damage and deterioration, leading to loss of value and investments.