Log on Wednesday ... Paintings, artists, collectors

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How many in the country of collectors of works of art, the statistics are unknown.

Experts say that people who have tried or are trying to engage in collecting, not too little. But serious collectors (who are worthwhile collections) can be counted on the fingers. In most cases, the collection is a set of unequal things. And often happens that people just "stuffed" expensive homes affordable modern kitsch .. And this is hardly a collection.

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Do not rush or succumb to the herd instinct - say, this thing is my boss, then, and I need to buy analogichnuyu.Buduschy collector "must first clearly define what he needs. To acquire works of art at random - it is still that play roulette. (This is especially true of modern painting).
Do not rush to spend money, you need: "a long look around: walk through the galleries, museums, gather as much information on the Internet where works by both Western and Soviet artists, the prices of these works, the results of the auction. And while you look around, be sure to get to know gallery owners, art dealers, art historians, collectors (of the Internet to virtually unlimited), which will help to understand "what is real art, and that - kitsch.
In other words, you need to enter the artistic groups (albeit in a virtual) and become "their". The only way to learn and understand the infrastructure of the art market, explore its secrets. Find out who to be consulted, and who circumvent the tenth expensive. What are the prices of works of art, where they acquire and etc.

sales as an indicator of the value ...

When the work is evaluated in terms of its value, taking into account many factors, a process of evaluating a work of art requires thorough research, but one of the most relevant indicators - the reputation of the artist, a list of auctions and sales history, or a list of sales. Western experts on the evaluation of works of art find a list of the most important component of the sales portfolio of the artist or artistic work, in addition to the list of exhibitions and reputation of the artist. In general, the list of sales is a crucial point, if you decide to purchase artwork by a particular author as an investment. In addition, you should gather all available information about the artist, and evaluate it together with a list of its sales. If the artist is exhibited and sold well, then there are chances that the trend of demand will continue. The best way to assess the value of works of art - to get a certified professional assessment of the appropriate authority, but to the fact that Russia has a distant relationship.

  market and its pitfalls

It defies Syndrome regional market, but will not put them in confusion. This is a case where the dealer takes the unknown and often not very good artist, and offers it only within a limited area of the country, region or stylistic terms. More often, though not to say that always, the work of the artist will be sold only within the region or stylistic terms. Rare collector gets a good price for such work when the time comes to sell the product. Well, if you buy a job simply because she likes you, and you do not intend to resell. But in this case should bear in mind some of the pitfalls.

Do not confuse the interest of the seller to the sincerity of talent, but feel the difference between artistic and fairs. One of the most important aspects of the art market and collecting art - this is your own assessment of the value of work. The main value lies in the pleasure of your artwork. and for experienced collectors and beginners is a good collector is work that like. Preferably at the same time still get good advice that is to say an authoritative expert. The good news is art that you know and that you feel. However, make sure that you deal with your questions and inquiries in a good art consultant who will actually help you in case of difficulties with the assessment liked the art work.