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
Mesh Bib Necklace
Current Bid
$80
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Mid Century Modern Style Walnut Sculpted Front Nightstand Commode
Current Bid
$96
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Rookwood Pottery Floral Basket Art Tile, Early to Mid 20th Century
Current Bid
$80
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Alfio Grasso Oil Painting of Seated Nude "Sunset," 1970
Current Bid
$75
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
Eastlake Style Birdseye Maple and Single Drawer Desk, Late 19th Century
Current Bid
$50
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
18K Cyma Quartz Wristwatch
Current Bid
$89
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
José M. Lima Floral Still Life Oil Painting, 2023
Current Bid
$35
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
14K 0.38 CT Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Current Bid
$2
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
Oil Painting of Madonna and Child, 21st Century
Current Bid
$90
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Leif Janek Abstract Acrylic Painting, 21st Century
Current Bid
$12
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Czech Barolac Style Frosted Glass Vase with Cherub and Grapes Motif
Current Bid
$38
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EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Waterford "Prentiss" Crystal Candlesticks With Rectangular Waterford Clock
Current Bid
$18
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
William Shatner Signed "Star Trek" Print
Current Bid
$1
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Walter Stomps Abstract Geometric Acrylic Painting "Galactic Border No. 1"
Current Bid
$24
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Christian Dior Navy Trotter Jacquard Zip Pouch
Current Bid
$1
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Victorian Walnut and Poplar Bed Frame, Late 19th Century
Current Bid
$55
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
Dave Fetty for Fenton "Hanging Hearts" Limited Edition Art Glass Vases, 1975
Current Bid
$55
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Mike Trout, Nolan Ryan, and More Graded Baseball Cards, 1990s-2010s
Current Bid
$50
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Don Sutton and Duke Snider Signed Rawlings Official NL and Al Baseballs
Current Bid
$19
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Louis Vuitton Naviglio Messenger Bag in Damier Ebene Canvas
Current Bid
$95
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.