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
1950s West Germany Floral Brooch and Earrings Set Including Rhinestones
Current Bid
$30
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Pair of Old Staffordshire Figures of Cats
Current Bid
$55
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Kitchen Aid Standing Mixing
Current Bid
$60
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
BVLGARI Luky Cat Silk Scarf with Box
Current Bid
$54
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 Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Block Langenthal Transition Interaction China Luncheon Set
Current Bid
$8
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Walter Stomps Abstract Geometric Acrylic Painting "Galactic Border No. 7"
Current Bid
$1
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Stanley Furniture Faux Bamboo Oak, Cane and Glass Illuminated China Cabinet
Current Bid
$1
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Pair of Danish Modern Teak and Custom-Upholstered Side Chairs, Mid-20th Century
Current Bid
$30
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
C. Liton Copy Oil Painting After Cornelis Springer of Dutch Street Scene
Current Bid
$45
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Sterling Amber Ring
Current Bid
$17
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Charley Harper Serigraph "Blackberry Jam," 1984
Current Bid
$60
Pickup Available
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Alexander Calder Color Lithograph from Derrière le Miroir, 1976
Current Bid
$50
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
Sterling Turquoise and Coral Cuff
Current Bid
$14
Pickup Available
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Carved Wooden Wall Plaque with Floral Design
Current Bid
$61
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Sterling Citrine Necklace
Current Bid
$60
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
14K 0.17 CT Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Current Bid
$26
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
Byers' Choice "The Carolers" Figurines
Current Bid
$6
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
L. Hils Hafele Desert Landscape Acrylic Painting, 1989
Current Bid
$40
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Block "Wyndham" Crystal Biscuit Barrels with Godinger and Other Biscuit Barrels
Current Bid
$60
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Peter Keil Abstract Portrait Acrylic Painting, Late 20th Century
Current Bid
$6
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.