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
Louis Vuitton Mini Sac HL Handbag in Monogram Canvas
Current Bid
$55
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Douglas “Bumo” Johnpeer Landscape Oil Painting, 2024
Current Bid
$1
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EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Waterford Crystal Millennium Collection Champagne Bucket Featuring Five Wishes
Current Bid
$1
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Robert Riddle Baker Landscape Acrylic Painting "Last of the Day," 2023
Current Bid
$56
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
Stained Glass Window Panel With Floral Motif
Current Bid
$14
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Faino Oil Painting of Still Life with Flowers
Current Bid
$35
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
14K 1.70 CT Sapphire and Diamond Navette Ring
Current Bid
$93
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Oil Painting of Spring Landscape, Mid-20th Century
Current Bid
$14
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
Impasto Style Landscape Offset Lithograph, 21st Century
Current Bid
$12
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EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Offset Lithograph After Claude Monet "Le Bassin des Nympheas"
Current Bid
$71
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Pair of Faux Leather, Brass-Tacked and Ebonized Wood Club Chairs
Current Bid
$2
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Fulper Pottery Earthenware Amphora Vessel With Drip Glaze, Early 20th C.
Current Bid
$16
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
W. LeNoury Maritime Oil Painting of Ship at Sea
Current Bid
$12
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Hollywood Regency Style Brass and Blue Velveteen Upholstered Stools
Current Bid
$3
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Michael Kors Everest Two-Tone Wristwatch
Current Bid
$85
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Southwestern Desert Landscape Oil Painting, 1987
Current Bid
$52
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
7'11 x 11'3 Machine Made Oriental Weavers "Nirvana Collection" Area Rug
Current Bid
$0
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Mechanical School Speed Limit Sign
Current Bid
$13
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Jack Meanwell Abstract Figurative Watercolor Painting, 1978
Current Bid
$65
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
5'6 x 7'3 Hand-Knotted Persian Kurdish Area Rug
Current Bid
$90
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.