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Originally Posted by Cappy
Hi everyone,
As the title suggests, I am interested in purchasing some original art.
I have an artist that I have been following for a long time and think I am finally ready to buy a piece; however, As a beginner "collector" I am wondering if anyone has some advice on the process.
The artist in question has work that is usually presented in Galleries in town and throughout Canada. Also, it appears to pop up in auctions every so often.
Are these the best way to purchase?
Any suggestions appreciated!
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If you are buying a lithograph you always want to buy a low number in the print run 2 or 3 of 150 or what ever as the reproductions lose crispness and so are lower in value the more prints are taken.
other than that buy something you like as it is very unlikely a local western canadian artist is going to appreciate in value, we are an artistic backwater and few few artists 'make it' from here