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
Portmeiron "The Holly & the Ivy" Ceramic Dinner Plates
Current Bid
$70

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Wood Armchair, Early 20th Century
Current Bid
$50

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Victorian 9K 0.10 CT Diamond Sunburst Converter Brooch
Current Bid
$80

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
José M. Lima Landscape Oil Painting, 2023
Current Bid
$31
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
10K Heart Bead Necklace
Current Bid
$40

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
C. Nuhring & Bro. Converted Fire Extinguisher Table Lamp
Current Bid
$56

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Oscar de la Renta Coated Houndstooth Chenille Spread Collar Jacket
Current Bid
$17

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
José M. Lima Floral Still Life Oil Painting, 2022
Current Bid
$50

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
Contemporary Slipcovered Chair-and-a-Half with Throw Pillows
Current Bid
$14

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Art Deco Style Pink and White Slag Glass Pendant Light
Current Bid
$30

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Yamaha RX-V465 AV Receiver with Teac and Acoustic Audio Speakers
Current Bid
$60

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
18K 1.02 CT Fancy Blue Diamond Solitaire Ring
Current Bid
$75
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
Blue Sky Porcelain By Sara Lund Studios Figural Ceramic Vase
Current Bid
$16

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Blenko Glass Vase with Viking and Other Glass Bowls
Current Bid
$45

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Halftone of Women's CHS Champs Team
Current Bid
$14

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Leif Janek Abstract Acrylic Painting, 21st Century
Current Bid
$14

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
Stainless Steel Ohio State Signet Ring with Diamonds
Current Bid
$40

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Jack Meanwell Expressionist Oil Pastel Drawing
Current Bid
$6

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Bronze Sculpture of Bamiléké, Cameroon, Building with Figures
Current Bid
$5

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EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Contemporary Chrome Finished Table Lamp
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.
