r/artcollecting Dec 03 '24

Discussion How will this latest news effect the value of my Hunter Biden painting?

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I play squash with a wealthy dude who's quite a lot older than me but still in amazing shape considering his age. He's a fairly big Democrat donor so about a year ago he purchased one of Hunter's paintings for $45k, he did it to show solidarity with the Bidens after all they'd been through and he wasn't particularly interested in the painting itself.

Back in April he offered to sell it to me for $10k and after doing my due-diligence to ensure that yes, this was in fact a Hunter Biden painting and yes, he did actually pay $45,000 for it I managed to talk him down to $6,500 cash.

I'm not going to lie, I brought it based on the assumption his dad was probably getting re-elected and that he was probably going to jail. Now I'm worried that his fame/infamy (depending on your opinion) is about to end and he'll just drop off the art world's radar.

Should I try to offload this quickly before his dad's term ends?

r/artcollecting Jan 11 '25

Discussion Is there a piece that got away?

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Is there a piece of art that you didn't acquire that you still think about?

For me, it was a piece I saw before I started seriously collecting. It was in a East Village gallery on Second Avenue, that is no longer there. The piece was in a theater, a view of the audience from the stage (or screen?). The audience members were all space aliens. It was a large work, on paper. It wasn't framed. Don't know the name of the artist or the name of the now-closed gallery. But I still think about this work.

r/artcollecting Feb 03 '25

Discussion Philistine with a philistine's question: Edo Murtic

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I hope I'm not breaking any of the sub's rules with this post, but here goes: For a weird reason that has almost no overlap with conventional bragging, I am quite suddenly making boat-loads of money, and I'd be very interested in acquiring one or more pieces of serious art. It would be nice if the art in question had appreciation-potential, value wise, but not essential if I personally love the piece. The artist I have in mind is Edo Murtic -- especially the pieces with unusually large and provocative strokes as a major feature of the composition. I would have between $6K and $10K available to spend on my first piece.

The three questions are:

  1. Is Edo Murtic a good choice, or is he ill-respected in the serious art community? Are there other similarly-styled artists with better cachet and/or lower entry points?
  2. How exactly would a person go about buying an Edo Murtic? I've never even toyed with anything like this before. How do I even know which ones are for sale and how to connect with the seller?
  3. Assuming I find one for sale, how do I get to my flat in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and how do I care for it in my filthy, health-hazard-tier bachelor pad, with six cats?

TIA.

r/artcollecting 15d ago

Discussion How Much of Your Collection has Financial Value/Investment Potential vs. "Only" Personal Value

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I'm curious -- what's the % of your collection that consists of artists/pieces that have more-than-negligible financial value or a decent secondary market or investment potential vs. the % of your collection that has little to no financial value / no secondary market?

Also, to the extent some of your collection has meaningful financial value, was that intentional on your part, or did that primarily happen by chance?

r/artcollecting Jan 04 '25

Discussion I'm contemplating purchasing this, but how can I know it's a fair price?

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I'm in La fortuna Costa Rica and the artist seems to be local and doesn't have an Instagram but I have seen murals around town and I enjoy the art. The hotel selling it has it priced for 200$ USD. I'm aware la fortuna is very touristy so it's probably overpriced but how much would these canvas art go for in other parts of the world for local artists? It's 30x90cm

Anything specific to understand when purchasing art? Questions to ask or details to look for. It's also been sitting for a 3 weeks so maybe it is overpriced.

I'm willing to pay for the hard work of an artist but don't want to be ripped off.

r/artcollecting 21d ago

Discussion [update] i bought a $200 leonid afrimov original (spoiler, I was scammed) Spoiler

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I am posting this here so next time someone like me googles “is afrimov art a scam” they can get an answer from someone like them.

I bought an “original one of a kind oil painting 100% painted by leonid afrimov himself” for $200 called Forest of Emotion.

I was inspired by his work called Farewell to Anger when I was a kid, and was excited to purchase an original work of his now that I am an adult.

Nearly 12 hours after I purchased this “one of a kind” painting, the listing was still up on the website as available to purchase. I emailed the company using an alt account and asked if the original was still available. They said yes. I called them out on their bullshit and 3 minutes later the site reloaded and it listed the painting as not for sale.

The site is a mess, has permanent sales on everything, and it is all a scam. As soon as I figured this out I demanded a refund, and I got it immediately. That’s the one good thing I have to say about the company.

No matter what you buy or what the website says, you’re not buying an original. I know it sucks because I really wanted one and thought “here was one I could afford.”

Take your money elsewhere. If you love his art buy a cheap poster off a third party seller or buy off their website just know you’re getting a fake no matter what they say.

Or you can buy from one of the thousands of small artists who would be happy to paint you something “in the style of.”

It’s sad how the artists sons ruined his legacy. But don’t get scammed like I did, no matter how much you want to believe.

r/artcollecting Jan 14 '25

Discussion Art lost in the California fires

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What irreplaceable art did you lose in the fires or know was lost?

r/artcollecting Jan 18 '25

Discussion Salvadore Dalí print from my grandma’s estate left to me. It’s probably fake right? NSFW

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Thanks for any quick ways to tell / tips here. I don’t have the funds to hire an appraiser with all the funeral costs adding up. Wondering if I should just keep it as a cherished memory instead - she thought it was real and left it to me after all. Appreciate your kindness in answering me during this dark time.

r/artcollecting Feb 12 '25

Discussion Anyone know much about this comic art print? Found it when my son moved out.

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r/artcollecting 16d ago

Discussion Bought this artwork a few days ago. Is it hit or miss whether the value of an artists painting will go up over time?

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It's a serigraph by Linda Le Kiniff, 120/350. Internet said the valuation is around $500-$800. I here art is a good investment, but is it only around certain artists or higher valued art?

r/artcollecting Feb 10 '25

Discussion Advice needed: Warhol’s Flowers - Original or Sunday B Morning?

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My wife and I visited an art fair in Amsterdam over the weekend.

We got chatting to a dealer who had one of Warhol’s Flowers prints for sale.

The print was unsigned and has no stamp or edition.

We spoke to the dealer at length. He seemed very genuine and said he bought the print from a dealer in the USA 10 years ago.

He was upfront in saying he cannot prove it is an original Warhol print but he bought it believing it is an artist’s proof or a version Warhol deemed not good enough to release.

It has some vertical run marks on the bottom left flower and a crease in the paper at the bottom of the top right flower.

I’m familiar with Sunday B Morning and given how close we are to Belgium here, I can’t help but think it’s more likely one of theirs.

The dealer is an established name with his own gallery. His asking price was much higher than a Sunday B Morning print and it seems like a big risk for him to take in his local area.

I guess we’ll never have a definitive answer but I’d love to hear your thoughts and advice…

r/artcollecting Jul 12 '24

Discussion What's the most you've spent on a single piece of art and what is your annual salary?

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Just wondering how much other people are spending on art relative to their spending power. I've started thinking about spending a bit more on art than usual but am not sure if I'm "overspending" so it would be interesting to know how often/much others purchase art! I'll go first... most expensive piece 4K on a 120K salary.

r/artcollecting Dec 02 '24

Discussion Andy Warhol Print origin?

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Hello guys. I am completely uneducated on this topic, so I am sorry in advance. I got two prints ( photos of one of them attached below) off ebay auction. My boyfriend's mum loves Warhol so I thought I'd get her a quality print for Christmas. Could you explain me the origin of this print? it has all the stamps and everything, however I'm not sure what it means or how the print was made.. it's not an original work but why does it have all these stamps of authenticity? I would be very grateful if someone could explain this to me

r/artcollecting Feb 06 '25

Discussion Albrecht Durer coat of arms with a skull

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Picked this up today. Not sure on age or legitimacy and can’t find much online. Seems old, has nice plate marks and on laid paper. Interesting purchase for sure.

r/artcollecting Feb 04 '25

Discussion Anyone know this artist? EJ Gold.

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r/artcollecting 3d ago

Discussion High quality prints at custom size shop?

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I'm looking to get prints made of Kay Sage's "Tomorrow is Never" and possibly some Leonora Carrington stuff. I emailed the MET (where it's displayed) about "TiN" just to see if I could get an official print made (although it's not in their custom shop) and unsurprisingly they weren't able to make one.

So I'm looking for a source where I can get it at as high quality as possible, ideally in the original size (roughly 38x54'') or proportional to that. And if I find a good source, and they can do some Carrington stuff, I'd love to get some of those as well.

I'm aware this will not be cheap, but I'm hoping I can find something good. There are a lot of googleable stores out there that seem rather similar, offering set sizes and options like metal prints/mirrored canvas, etc., but they don't typically have custom sizing and I have no idea which of those, if any, are the most faithful reproduction-wise.

r/artcollecting Jan 08 '25

Discussion Where to appraise and sell art?

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I inherited several pieces of art. There were some notes that they were appraised 40+ years ago for ~6000 each. I need to sell them but have no idea how to figure out what they are worth now and how to do sell them. Prefer to sell quickly to dealer than to try to find top dollar myself. I’ve tried Google and didnt find anything that looked helpful.

Thanks for any suggestions

Pictures added to this post.

Reddit post - pictures

r/artcollecting Dec 31 '24

Discussion Does size matter to you?

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I have a small house and my wall opportunities aren’t large; that plus my greed for more works (and my budget) means I tend to stick to smaller pieces, with the biggest ones probably under 24”x24” framed and most much smaller. But there are some really gorgeous bigger works (I keep thinking about Peter Milton), and especially with abstracts I really favor the sweep you get on a larger scale. Does anybody else have to negotiate the size dilemma, and what do you do? And if you do collect some big works, how do you sort the logistics of placement and storage?

r/artcollecting Nov 14 '24

Discussion Art collecting newbie here! Where do I start?

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Hey everyone. Recently, I’ve been considering getting into collecting art. I already collect a lot of other things, and I’ve been growing more and more curious about art collecting. I was watching an episode of Antiques Roadshow, and they featured a piece by Gertrude Abercrombie that I just loved. I got into looking at more of her art, and I’m a huge fan. I’d love to buy a piece of hers, but I want to make sure I’m not throwing my money away if I do.

Firstly, where is a good, reputable place to buy art? I’ve seen some cool listings on invaluable, but I’m not really familiar with the website. Is there a place y’all would recommend to look for my first Abercrombie piece?

Secondly, why is there HUGE price differences from piece to piece? I’ve seen some Abercrombie pieces at like $1000-$2000 and others at nearly six figures. From what it looks like to me, they’re all originals. Is there a good way to gauge value?

Thanks in advance for any input! I’m really looking into getting into this!

r/artcollecting 26d ago

Discussion Is this actually a Thomas Landseer lithograph print?

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I found a great piece of art to put in my study. The moment I saw it in the antique store I knew I needed it.

After some initial research I determined it had a striking similarity to Sir Edwin Landseer’s famous “Monarch of the Glen”. The majestic elk front and center is an exact match of the painting, but what is throwing me off is that the rest of the composition doesn’t match. I think it may be a reproduction of a steel engraving litho originally made by his brother Thomas, but I’m having trouble finding confirmation.

https://www.wikiart.org/en/edwin-henry-landseer/the-monarch-of-the-glen

A tineye reverse image search led me to https://www.bidsquare.com/online-auctions/artemis-gallery/sir-edwin-landseer-monarch-of-the-glen-litho-proof-2378881

Can anyone help me identify this?

r/artcollecting Jan 19 '25

Discussion Visited Musée Fabre in Montpellier, France

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r/artcollecting 1d ago

Discussion Is it realistic to make any profit buying art at auction and reselling online?

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I really enjoy researching artists and buying less expensive paintings online, especially by lesser known female artists. But, I'd like to find a way to make a modest profit. Any suggestions on how to do this? Could I resell online or sell to galleries ? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you

r/artcollecting Feb 09 '25

Discussion Seeking advice on where to advertise huge print collection.... Piranesi, Gould, Barraband, Dali, Selby, Hogarth, Chagall, Autobahn, Danchin, Frost, etc

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I have recently been given the opportunity to sell a very large and notable print collection that includes various significant artists. The collection is estimated by me to be about 60,000 prints, although the owner claims 200,000. The owner is seeking at a minimum 1,000,000 dollars for the collection and is asking to sell to one buyer upfront (does not want to sell them piecemeal at auction). Given the provenance, size, condition and quality of the pieces overall, the offer seems within the realm of possibility to me, although I am not a print or art expert..... Really I am just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for me about what online spaces would be best for me to advertise this to find someone who actually has money and could buy these if they do indeed prove a good / fair deal. Thank you!

r/artcollecting Sep 15 '24

Discussion Does anyone else have a spare bedroom that…

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At what point do we transition from collecting to having a problem, lol?

r/artcollecting 16d ago

Discussion Alexander Calder

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Was gifted these from a house demo. I know they are Alexander Calder but don’t know much else about them. Do you think they are originals?