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Art has long been a favorite pastime. Just as long as art has been around people have been collecting paintings and original pieces of art, many are hard to find and expensive to purchase. In recent years interest in art collections has grown enormously among people of all ages. With the explosion of desire in finding collectable art pieces, some have turned to a new sort of collection, collecting art posters.
Although it has been possible for years to find reprints of famous pieces of art not until recently have reprints developed actual value. The entrance of collecting art posters has made it possible for anyone to collect famous works and has changed the reprint business all together. Art posters are reprints of original famous and unknown art and can range from the Mona Lisa to a movie advertisement poster.
With the renewed interest in collecting art, though it may be reprints only, collecting art posters have raised prices and led to art poster auctions. Art poster auctions are similar to art collectible auctions in that you can bid on great works of arts, the main difference is in regular art auctions you are generally buying an original whereas in art poster auctions you are purchasing reprints of art on posters. The popularity of art poster auctions has exploded too. People are beginning to pay between $100 to $2000 or more to purchase a reprint poster of certain works of art.
Famous paintings are not the only works available for purchase at art poster auctions. You can also find movie posters and advertisement posters. People are seeking older advertisement posters the most. If you have an advertisement in poster form in good condition from the first half of the twentieth century it may be worth a bit of money at an art poster auction.
These art poster auctions are not only popular in the United States. Collecting art posters at auction have become a worldwide favorite pastime. People are searching the planet to find certain posters and as a result the prices at art poster auctions are on the rise.
Music posters are also gaining popularity at the art poster auctions. Although not yet as expensive as other types of posters in the near future we may find the price just as high for music concert posters as any other kind. As long as the interest in art poster collecting continues, the art poster auctions will continue to grow and so will the price of reprints. More and more people are enjoying the beauty of art works thanks to art poster auctions. Every generation has collections of art that has made the art famous and art posters are the art collections of the 21st century.
By: Gregg Hall
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Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as framed art and posters at http://www.framedartandposters.com
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An auction is a process where people buy and sell items and objects for a bid. People also propose bids and sell items to the highest offer or bid. Value of an item is pre-determined at some auctions. There is no sale if the price of an item does not reach the expected price. In actual sense, it can be said that an auction bid is an offered price.
Auctions are mostly held publicly but can also be private. One of the famous auctions held in Venice is the Venice Art Walk and Auctions. It is an annual event held in the West Coast’s premier. It brings together some of the talented and famous artists in Venice. Many of these artists also arrive from Southern California. Several artists have made a mark for themselves in the market. A maximum of 60 artists’ studios and special exhibits are held.
Many self-guided architectural tours, spa getaways, and other attractions include coupons to restaurants. A festive spirit fills the atmosphere of the Silent Art Auction. Individuals and tourists may like to join the group of bidders in Venice to experience the thrill of auctions held here.
Auctions are held for sale of antique furniture, paintings by renowned artists and are sold at such auctions. Several potential buyers are invited to such auctions and these bidders and buyers bid for their prices and items they like. Auctioneers quote the starting price and decide on the best rate for the item. Many auctions are held to sell historic and antique items of furniture and other articles that belonged to famous people.
Various bidders come from all over the world to Venice to bid for items. There are special hotels where auctions are likely to be held. These hotels may also accommodate people who are participating in the auction proceedings or may provide transportation to another venue. People who are over the age of 18 are allowed to bid. There is a special registration fee charged for people who take part in auctions.
By: Richard Romando
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Venice provides detailed information on Venice, Venice Italy, Venice Beach California, Venice Florida and more. Venice is affiliated with Cheap Flights Rome.
The appeal of art is universal, but the marketplace is as diverse as painting styles. Auction houses around the world enjoy varying levels of success, with some promising new businesses located in Canada, England and Australia. Some of the neatest home d
Buying anything from eBay can be a bit tricky if you are doing so for the first time. However, understanding the mechanics of how the system works and following the tips below, will help you in extracting maximum value out of each purchase:
1. You should always keep an eye on the seller’s feedback and check how many negative, neutral and positive feedbacks he or she has. If it’s a high value item, then you would want to be very cautious of sellers who have too many neutral and negative feedbacks.
2. Next, you would want to ask yourself whether the deal is too good to be true. Try to evaluate what’s being offered from an impartial and non-emotional perspective. Do some research and try to determine whether or not the item is being offered at a ridiculously low price – if yes, then it’s probably wise to fight the temptation and not proceed with the purchase. Another clue would be to see whether the buyer is adamant on being paid in cash or check – fraudsters would never want to get paid via PayPal. By the same token, there are also a plethora of sellers who will try to palm you off with low quality stuff while charging you for designer goods.
3. Now for the tricky part – checking for falsely inflated pricing. Many fraudulent sellers would also engage in shill bidding – meaning that they would have a few other dummy IDs which would bid highly for the item in question. This would throw the genuine buyers off track and lure them into bidding at a higher price. Often the fraudulent seller would then sell the item to one of his own false IDs and then later come back to the genuine buyers and offer them a second chance provided all payments are wired directly to the seller – this also cleverly removes eBay from the picture. Keeping this in mind, as a buyer you should always cross check the price of the item on various other online and brick and mortar stores before making the purchase. And secondly, never ever choose to wire money to the seller for high priced items – PayPal is the best and safest option.
4. It’s probably also wise to thoroughly read the descriptions of the items that you wish to bid on. Ask yourself if it meets all your requirements and if you are not sure (or if the description is not clear enough) then write to the seller and ask. Also you would want to ask the seller whether or not the picture of the item is the actual picture of “the” item or is it a stock photo or a photo of something that is supposed to be identical to the real thing. Rule of thumb: when in doubt, ask.
5. Also always be sure to check and double check the postage costs that are being charged by the seller. Do a sanity check and try to determine whether or not the postage costs are too high. Keep in mind that this postage cost will be added up to your bid amount – so be mindful of that when bidding.
By: Gregg Rio
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Gregg Rio likes to write practical tips. And for the latest on Carmel Property Listing, visit CaCoastalHome.com. You’ll find Pacific Grove Beach Homes for sale, beachfront properties, foreclosures, and more.
Buying and selling art can be a lucrative profession as well as an enjoyable pastime. Attending art auctions can be profitable, entertaining, and a great place to meet fellow art enthusiasts. There are tips and tricks to enhance your buying and selling experiences in the art world. Not only are there several types of auctions, but there are also several types of art buyers. Whether you are an art collector, investor, or dealer, art auctions give you the opportunity to procure pieces that will appreciate over time.
Types of Art Auctions
Auctions can be broken down into three types: estate, consignment, and mixed. They can be held at a person’s residence, which is usually the case with small estate auctions, at a person’s place of business, in the case of consignment auctions, or in storage warehouses where items are often sold in lieu of unpaid rent. Interesting art pieces can be found at any one of those events.
The goal of an estate auction is to sell all remaining items of a former residence. An estate auction will normally not place any reserves on items (a reserve is the minimum amount for which an item will be sold). Hence, estate auctions are ideal for finding bargains as everything must be sold no matter how low the offer.
Conversely, at consignment auctions, fixed minimum prices are set on specific items, and if an item does not recover the set price, it will not be sold at that particular time. Consignment auctions will usually hold weekly sales, with the lowest prices being offered mid-week. Mixed auctions will sell items from smaller estates and will accept consignments as well.
Finding Art Auctions
The easiest way to find art auctions in your area is to do a search online. Simply type in your topic and your city and you should be able to find a list of the auctions being held in your vicinity. Another avenue is to check the local newspapers and dailies. Nearby antique or art stores can be useful resources as they often carry pamphlets or fliers advertising regional art auctions and sales. Lastly, explore online auction sites such as eBay, where you can purchase articles without leaving the comfort of your home.
Preparation
Before attending an auction, it is wise to confirm the date, place, and time. Be especially savvy by attending the preview, where potential bidders can examine the items to be sold at their leisure. Some auction sites will have previews a few days prior to the auction, while others open their doors only for a few hours preceding the auction. Upon arrival at the preview, you may register as a bidder. Be sure to ask about premiums when you register as some auctioneers add 10% to the highest bid or take commission from the selling price. It is important to know which policy will be used in order to avoid paying more than you bargained for. Bring a note pad and pencil with you to jot down the details of items that are of interest. Also note the item’s code so you will know the item when it goes up on the auction block. Art auctions can be fast-paced, and one can easily get caught up in the excitement, so decide beforehand what your top offer will be on your chosen items, and do not allow yourself to go above those set amounts.
Types of Art
In accordance with its use, artwork can be divided into three categories: decorative art, collectable art, and investment art.
Decorative art is used to enhance spaces. It is often thematic and will add flair and personality to a setting. The art pieces are rarely originals by famous artists and generally possess little intrinsic value. Decorative art does not usually appreciate in value, and therefore is not a lucrative investment.
Collectable art refers to art pieces that are bought based on the assumption that there is already an existing market for them because there are other interested parties. It is unwise to hold on to collectable art in the hope that it will eventually become more valuable. If it is a handsome piece, keep it, but if it holds no strong interest to you, sell it. Collectable works are not long-term investment worthy.
Investment art will almost always become more valuable in time. This type of art is recognized for its quality, rarity and uniqueness, and therefore will always fetch a handsome price from an avid art collector, investor, or dealer.
General Tips on Art Auctions
There are exceptions to every rule, but here are a few guidelines to consider when buying/selling items at an auction:
Horizontal pictures are better-liked than vertical ones Works featuring girls are more popular than those featuring boys. Landscapes prove to be more interesting than seascapes. Pictures depicting images of life are more appreciated than death scenes. Domestic animals or those in a docile setting are more desirable than wild animals. An artist’s experimental pieces are not as valuable as those from his/her main body of work.
By: Donovan Gauvreau
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Art Historian, Donovan Gauvreau lectures about art therapy with a focus on creativity development. He believes we can learn from the great masters in art to communicate ideas and feelings through painting. He provides content to Aaron Art Prints to educate and inspire people to take a glimpse into an artist’s life to better understand the meaning behind their work.
The future of auctions is clearly online. As auctions move to the online forum, they gain a wider audience and face a number of implications that come along with this worldwide forum. The future of auctions will be influenced by a variety of factors.
Competition
The future of online auctions is bound to be one filled with competition. Their popularity is only going to grow in the coming years and more people bidding means fiercer bidding competitions. But the competitive spirit will not end there.
As the demand for online auctions grows so too will the number of auction sites. This means that even as bidders bid against each other, auction sites will be vying for bidders. The sites with the best formats, the lowest prices, and essentially the greatest popularity will attract more bidders with others coming up behind or falling to the wayside. With all the money to be saved and to be made in the world of online auctions, competition will be a constant theme.
Evolution
The future of online auctions will show the evolution of this form of buying and selling. The types of auctions may grow in number and change in form. Already normal auctions, penny auctions, and lowest unique bid auctions are among the many types offered and more are sure to sprout up to entice more bidders to join the bidding frenzy.
These sites may become more regulated. As they grow and develop, the genuine sites will continue to be separated from those with lesser credibility. This expansion and progression of auctions online is bound to turn them into a worldwide phenomenon.
Once, the internet was only for some people. Now it is a tool that keeps droves of individuals connected. As online auctions continue to develop, it will be similarly difficult to find someone who does not participate in these auctions that have already gained a popularity that few could have foreseen.
By: Emlyn Scott
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Penny auctions seem to be a great way to purchase items for very low prices. But as with all amazing deals you have to wonder if these auctions are really fair. This is the question but first you need to understand what a penny auction is.
What Is A Penny Auction?
A penny auction is an auction where every bid raises the price of the item up for bid by one cent. Bids must be bought so you will be paying more than one additional cent when you make a bid. You will also be paying whatever a site charges you to make that bid.
And you are only making a bid so you may not even win. You may get an amazing deal or you may end up paying for bids, using them, and walking away empty-handed. This is why some people call the fairness of penny auctions into question.
What Could Be Unfair About Countdown Auctions?
Some think that the concept of a penny auction is unfair. You could pay for bids and still not win. People do not like paying something for nothing.
And some of these auction sites are scams. Some have employees or bots that bid on auctions to keep the price going higher and to keep people spending their bids trying to win, making them spend more just so the site will make more money. Occasionally you will even find sites where the items are not even delivered to the winner but this, hopefully, is the exception.
So Are They Fair?
You cannot really judge all auctions. Some have different rules. You could walk away with nothing after spending money on bids but you should know that going in. That makes it sound unfair but you have a choice of whether or not to take the risk. Some sites are clearly unfair when they arrange for fake bids to be placed to keep auctions going.
Are countdown or penny auctions fair? Sometimes they are and sometimes they are not. Just be ready to lose money even if you do not win prizes.
By: Emlyn Scott
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I’m the founder of Exceet.com, the future of online auctions. Find and explore more of my thoughts by visiting my blog, Exceet Blog.
The following is an actual listing on an online auction site that shall remain nameless, although it rhymes with me-say. Anyway, the following posting under “art for sale” is reprinted here without any alteration:
(TITLE) “RARE 1950 Matisse Original Lithograph Signed ZULMA Fr”
(DESCRIPTION) “Artist: Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954)
Title: Zulma, 1950 Medium: Authentic Color lithograph after a cut-out and gouache Publisher: Teriade with lithography by Mourlot Signature: This lithograph is signed and dated in the plate, lower right. As issued. Dimensions: This lithograph is framed in a solid wood framed and measures c. 17 x 23 inches. You Can Own this incredible Lithograph for much less than you would find it for in the gallery. If you are a Henri Matisse fan – then please don’t miss out. THIS IS NOT A REPRINT, POSTER OR AN OFFSET BUT AN ORIGINAL COLOR LITHOGRAPH AFTER A CUT OUT AND GOUACHE. You will receive a copy of the original justification page for this suite, showing publisher, year published… Authenticity 100 percent guaranteed.” (end of description)
This is an excellent example of a real piece that may or may not be what it seems. Yes, it is a print by Matisse, according to the dealer. But what about it’s rarity, as stated in the title? To begin with, it’s a lithograph, not an original. There is no such thing as an original lithograph because it is a copy of something that was an original at one time. The fact that the description states it was made “after a cut out and gouache” proves my point. That was the first state or original artwork, most probably made from cut-outs of paper and paint, in this case gouache.
Did you also notice it was “signed in the plate?” That means that it was not signed by the artist, other than on the gouache artwork it was reproduced from. So, how can they say that it is not a reprint? Of course it is. We also have no idea how many 1000’s of other lithographs were made. So much for a rare Matisse. The “buy-it-now” cost is $499. I guess that the nice frame maybe worth most of the price. Finally, a large part of the remaining page talks about the printing process and the artist.
What have you learned form this example? Perhaps that all is not as it seems. Beware of copy that is full of terms like, “rare, original, and signed in the plate.” Also watch for out for very low prices and a total lack of paperwork in some instances. That’s not to say there aren’t terrific deals online, but you need to do your due diligence and research first so that you don’t get taken to the cleaners. I’ll have other examples in future articles, but for now, class dismissed.
By: Jeffrey Hauser
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Jeffrey Hauser was a sales consultant for the Bell System Yellow Pages for nearly 25 years. He graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Advertising and has a Master’s Degree in teaching. He had his own advertising agency in Scottsdale, Arizona and ran a consulting and design firm, ABC Advertising. He authored a book about his directory years, “Inside the Yellow Pages” which can be seen at his website, http://www.poweradbook.com and he is officially retired.
Most people look forward to hanging their prized artwork on the walls of their home. It is something that starts conversations. It can be appreciated for its aesthetic value. Not all art has to cost you an arm and a leg to own.
Some are worth millions of dollars and some worth only pennies. Knowing how to buy a piece of art can make the difference between getting ripped off and finding a true one of a kind piece. Art does not have to be confined to just a canvas. It can be anything you find attractive and wish to own.
In this article we will discuss one of the most popular ways to find artwork: the art auction. Hopefully by the end you will have enough confidence to venture out to visit some art auctions and find the piece of your dreams.
Are all art auctions the same?
There are some very huge differences in art auctions. There are world renowned art auctions such as Sothebys or Christies and art auctions held at estate sales. You can also find art work on Ebay. Where you bid plays a huge factor in what you are going to receive.
There are auctions where you must be invited to attend. There are absentee auctions where you review the listing and place a maximum bid. The world of art auctions is extensive and unless you are very familiar with the art world, it can seem a bit confusing.
What do I need to do if I want to sell a piece of art?
The first thing you need to do is get the piece appraised. Once you have a relative value for the piece it does not hurt to get a little bit of background information on the artist. This will be very helpful if you are trying to sell the piece yourself.
If you do not want to sell the piece yourself or want to reach a wider audience, consider letting an auction house sell it for you. You can get their opinion on the opening bid price and go from there. You will have to give them a percentage of the sale.
What can I expect my art piece to sell for?
That is an impossible question to answer without knowing exactly what you have. A DaVinci will sell for a whole lot more money than your neighbor’s daughter’s finger painting.
No one can give you an accurate estimate of your art work by just going on a description. It takes the trained eye of a professional in order to determine what it is worth.
Can I use Ebay to sell my art work?
Yes, of course you can use Ebay to sell your art work. If it is a rare piece of art you may want to reconsider. Ebay is known for bargains and this is one time when bargaining may not be in your best interest.
For less expensive prints, paintings or pieces you can receive a fair deal. Just make sure to give a very accurate description of the piece and also make sure and demand that the winner pay for insurance. That way no one will be out of money should the art work be damaged during shipping.
I bought a painting at a local auction and it needs restoration. Can I do this myself?
It would not be recommended. Paintings are delicate things. Over time they can accumulate dirt, grime and the colors can fade if the painting was not properly cared for. A professional restorer is your safest option if you want to ensure your art work is not ruined.
By: Mike Selvon
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With more and more people possessing disposable income and looking for ways to spend it, fine art is becoming an increasingly popular means of beautifying the home. While many of these pieces are purchased from art galleries in cities across the globe, the most prestigious works are sold at auction to the highest bidder. Concurrently, if you’re thinking of purchasing a piece of fine art, it is important to understand the complicated process that goes on behind the scenes.
The largest art auction houses are Sotheby’s, Christies, Lyon & Turnbull, and Bonhams. In any given year, billions of dollars worth of art can cross the counter at each of these famous institutions. Each house holds several auctions a week, with inventories ranging from furniture to random pieces of Americana to fine art. This article will serve as a basic primer to the process of purchasing the latter.
The first step is finding an item that you’re interested in. Most auction houses have online catalogues and schedules that you can sort through to determine when items come up that you might want to bid on. Once you’ve found something, you can either purchase it in person, through a proxy, or via an absentee bid.
The most exciting way to purchase that perfect piece of fine art is to attend the auction itself. There’s nothing quite like the high-octane atmosphere of bidding, and making that split second decision to raise your paddle and subsequently the price. This also ensures you complete control over the process, and the ability to react quickly to other bidders offers. Once the last bid has been placed, the auctioneer will allow a short amount of time to pass before awarding the highest bidder with the piece.
If you can’t make it to the auction house, other options abound, however. Most houses will happily accept “absentee” bids. Simply obtain a form from a catalogue or website and return it via fax or post with the maximum price you are willing to pay for a particular piece of fine art. You can also use these forms to register for telephone bidding, by which a representative of the auction house remains on the line throughout the auction acting as the middle man between you and the auctioneer.
Once you’ve been announced as the winner of the auction, it’s time to pay for your new prized possession. In most cases, credit cards are accepted, though not all locations accept plastic. For higher priced items, most auction houses request that you pay through your bank with a cashiers check. You may pay immediately, or request an invoice, after which you are given an allotted amount of time to make payment.
Purchasing fine art at auction is a great way to explore the art world. If you’re lucky and do your research, it’s entirely possible to come across a steal. The auction itself can also provide a great story to accompany the beautiful new piece hanging over your mantle place.
By: Hugh Parker
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