Indeed, giving the painting to the auction, its owner must be prepared for that if it is not sold, he will suffer financial losses and for placing the image of a directory (a rather expensive operation), often because of its frame, while the gallery takes its fee only in case of sale.
In principle, one can agree with some of the auction houses that they bought a painting before the auction and has exhibited her "away", but in this case the price is usually much lower valuation (of course, it all depends on what is ha picture )
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