Tips of the trade
6 tips for starting an art collection

Purchase art that you enjoy looking at everyday
It should be a piece that sparks some joy. Art can be sometimes be a serious investment, like a house or car. You want to be happy with your purchase almost everyday.

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Edie Harper Serigraph "Nine Tails"
Current Bid
$186

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
French Art Deco Full-Size Fan-Veneered Headboard and Foot, 1930s
Current Bid
$210

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Great American Art Works Handmade Soft Pastels "The Full Monty" Collection
Current Bid
$23

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Milagros Pongo Mixed Media Painting "The Graveyard of Perfidious Books"
Current Bid
$17
Avoid buying art with the intention to “flip” or resell it
An artwork that has been “around the block” and sold a lot devalues over time. There is definitely a balance or “sweet spot” to how many times an artwork is seen on the market – the fewer, the better.


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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Shepard Fairey Offset Print "Eyes Open"
Current Bid
$22

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Shepard Fairey Offset Print "Dark Wave"
Current Bid
$32

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Shepard Fairey Offset Print "Welcome Visitors!"
Current Bid
$74

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EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Heintz Art Nouveau Sterling on Bronze Vase, Early 20th Century
Current Bid
$66

Start collecting from Art fairs or local artists
Buying from unknown artists is a great way to get your feet wet and support emerging artists. One day, that $50 drawing you bought at an art market ( or on EBTH ) could be worth $50,000 in 20 years. #investment

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Arts & Crafts Style Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool, Early 20th Century
Current Bid
$0

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Arts & Crafts Style Carved Wood Side Table, 20th Century
Current Bid
$31

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Art & Crafts Style Marble Top Turned Oak Pedestal Plant Stand, Early 20th C.
Current Bid
$21

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EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Art Nouveau Maple and Walnut Rocking Chair and Footstool with Needlepoint Covers
Current Bid
$1
Negotiate with art dealers
Don’t agree to a dealer’s initial price. Dealers’ prices are inflated in order to cover overhead and commissions. Do your research: How is the artist’s work performing at auctions and fairs? How prolific is the work? Is it rare or scarce?


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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Robert Fabe Offset Lithographs Including "September Light," 1994
Current Bid
$1

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
John Ruthven Offset Lithograph "Downy Woodpecker"
Current Bid
$143

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Folk Art Painted Rocking Horse Figure
Current Bid
$1

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Brushed Brass Finish Metal Banker's Lamp with Mottled Satin Glass Shade
Current Bid
$1

Consider an art consultant
They are skilled in knowing which artists are emerging and who is worth investing in. Art consultants can be a good resource for the novice collector.

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EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Kittles Contemporary Glass Top Dining Table with Slate Tiles
Current Bid
$0

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EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Contemporary Round Leather Ottoman
Current Bid
$21

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Pair of Contemporary Mahogany Finish Slat Back Wood Armchairs
Current Bid
$1

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EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Contemporary Metal Frame Queen Size Bed
Current Bid
$0
Invest in proper storage and framing for the art you purchase
Poorly stored or framed art can result in damage and deterioration, leading to loss of value and investments.
