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
Bassett Silver Tone Wall Mirror with Contemporary Metallic Art Glass Bowl
Current Bid
$24

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Folk Art Handmade Wooden Steam Boat-Shaped Stacking Box, Contemporary
Current Bid
$103

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Berger Scalloped Edge Dish, and Other Art Pottery Mug, Contemporary
Current Bid
$1

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Sheila Bonser Mixed Media Paper Collage, 21st Century
Current Bid
$1
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
J. Popolin Abstract Acrylic Painting "Going with the Flow," 2021
Current Bid
$45

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Sheila Bonser Mixed Media Paper Collage "Koi and Lotus," 21st Century
Current Bid
$1

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Sheila Bonser Mixed Media Paper Collage "Sic Transit Glora Mundi," 21st Century
Current Bid
$1

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
J. Popolin Abstract Acrylic Painting "Map of the World," 2021
Current Bid
$0

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
Sheila Bonser Mixed Media Paper Collage "Remembering Florence," 21st Century
Current Bid
$1

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
J. Popolin Abstract Acrylic Painting "Women at the Heart of It," 2021
Current Bid
$51

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
J. Popolin Abstract Acrylic Painting "Sedona Yoga Four," 2021
Current Bid
$5

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EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Alexandra Zecevic Acrylic Painting "Raw Color - Multi," 2021
Current Bid
$1
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 Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Alexandra Zecevic Acrylic Painting "Raw Color - Orange," 2021
Current Bid
$1

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EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Alexandra Zecevic Acrylic Painting "Pink Roses," 2021
Current Bid
$111

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Grant Rosen and Micha Ruechenhoff Pop Art Giclée of Ruth Bader Ginsburg "RBG"
Current Bid
$50

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Art Deco Quartersawn Oak Clothes Press, circa 1930
Current Bid
$90

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
Godinger Silver Art Co. Chrome Gas Pump Form Liquor Decanter
Current Bid
$30

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
John A. Ruthman Offset Lithograph "Jim's Grouse"
Current Bid
$40

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Signed "The Art of Bev Doolittle" with "Visions: The Art of Bev Doolittle"
Current Bid
$25

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Shepard Fairey and Glen Friedman Serigraph "Run DMC Raising Hell" with Autograph
Current Bid
$235
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.
