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
KitchenAid Artisan Series Yellow 5 Quart Stand Mixer With Accessories
Current Bid
$75
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Henredon Houndstooth-Upholstered English Roll-Arm Easy Chair
Current Bid
$1
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
14K Enameled Champagne Bottle Charm
Current Bid
$55
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Elizabeth Lincoln for Rookwood Pottery Floral Design Ceramic Vase, 1930
Current Bid
$74
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
Drexel Custom-Painted and Parcel-Gilt Media Armoire, Late 20th Century
Current Bid
$1
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
English Cut Glass Decanters with Sterling Silver Rims and Decanter Tags, 1930s
Current Bid
$55
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Watson Sterling Baby Utensils with Floral Motif and Dog Portrait
Current Bid
$14
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
1950s Rhinestone Miriam Haskell Brooch
Current Bid
$22
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 Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Dee Sudbury Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting Of Flower Field, Late 20th C.
Current Bid
$31
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Hermès "Les Cles" Burgundy and Gold Silk Scarf
Current Bid
$23
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
18K Lattice Pendant Necklace
Current Bid
$86
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Fred Aris Serigraph After Paul Klee "Figure in the Garden"
Current Bid
$31
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
Large Louis XV Style Painted Trumeau Mirror
Current Bid
$0
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Jack Meanwell Abstract Oil Pastel Drawing, Late 20th Century
Current Bid
$65
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Swedish Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Glass "Feathers" Etched Glass Bowl
Current Bid
$35
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Machine-Stitched Fabric 48-Star American Flag, Mid to Late 20th C.
Current Bid
$30
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 Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Bernhardt Baroque Style Walnut-Stained and Rope-Carved Armchair
Current Bid
$1
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Painted Wood Rocking Horse
Current Bid
$10
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Citizen Two-Tone Eco-Drive Wristwatch
Current Bid
$26
Pickup Available
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Orrefors "Orion" Bowl, Marquis by Waterford "Gemini" Holder With Salt and Pepper
Current Bid
$1
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.