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Display Name: Siggie
Member Since: 6/15/12

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@tinyhands. Thanks, I am in total agreement. I am not going to get the photo. The search continues...


Get Smart: Real Life Advice for
Collecting & Investing in Art on a Budget
6/21/12 2:23 PM

@tinyhands Thank you for your breakdown, I really appreciate it.
The problem I have is I am willing to pay what I think the photograph is "worth" however I think it is worth $2000. I wouldn't want to sell it to someone, I just want to keep it for myself.
The artist has his pieces at, if memory serves me correctly, 3 or 4 galleries here and I think none internationally, and I could keep a closer watch on things but it seems as if none of his works are selling.
I first saw and inquired shortly after about the picture I am interested in during May or June of 2010. As that is 2 years ago, I would personally think that the gallery would be willing to budge on the $3500 price by now.
The only thing that I can think that is holding them back is that MOMA in New York purchased one of this guy's photographs. But even the MOMA website says that it isn't on display in the museum.
But what the heck do I know, I'm only a person trying to start an art collection and wanting to be a lifetime supporter of a gallery (and apparently kind of bitter as well!)


Get Smart: Real Life Advice for
Collecting & Investing in Art on a Budget
6/17/12 6:40 PM

This post couldn't be more interesting or timely for me. I am looking for knowledge and advice!
I am trying to purchase my very first piece of art - a photograph from what I think is a reputable yet small gallery. It's $3,500 which is about $1,500 over my budget.
I emailed the gallery and got an email back from the Associate Director not willing to negotiate as it's "one of a kind" but offered free shipping and "possibly free shipping" depending on my location (which is halfway across the country so I'm thinking no).
However from reading this it seems like a 10% or 20% discount is pretty standard.
They've got a lot of great photographs at this gallery and I personally think it's odd that they won't offer a discount to a first time customer who would turn into a lifelong customer.
What does this community think please?


Get Smart: Real Life Advice for
Collecting & Investing in Art on a Budget
6/15/12 10:59 AM