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
Cobalt Blue Art Glass Ruffled Edge Pedestal Vase, Contemporary
Current Bid
$12

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Black and White Threaded Art Glass Vase, Contemporary
Current Bid
$0

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Cased Striped Art Glass Bulb Shaped Vase, Contemporary
Current Bid
$0

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Prestige and Other Handblown Art Glass Paperweights, Contemporary
Current Bid
$346
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
Controlled Bubble Clear Art Glass Paperweights, Contemporary
Current Bid
$1

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
J. Popolin Acrylic Painting "Groovy Baby"
Current Bid
$60

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EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Alexander Calder Double-Page Color Lithograph for "Derrière le Miroir," 1966
Current Bid
$0

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EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Alexander Calder Double-Page Color Lithograph for "Derrière le Miroir," 1966
Current Bid
$0

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 Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Alexander Calder Double-Page Color Lithograph for "Derrière le Miroir," 1966
Current Bid
$1

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EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Alexander Calder Half-Page Lithograph for "Derrière le Miroir," 1966
Current Bid
$0

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Thom Shaw Ink Drawing "Sexually Molested by Martians"
Current Bid
$36

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
J. Popolin Abstract Acrylic Painting "Green Dots," 2021
Current Bid
$18
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
J. Popolin Abstract Acrylic Painting "Whirling Dervish," 2021
Current Bid
$65

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EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Grace E. Haggard Jazz Portrait Giclées "Avant Garde" and "Let's Play"
Current Bid
$0

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Art Deco Cast Metal Nude Figure Hood Ornaments, 1930-1940s
Current Bid
$79

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Lanre Buraimoh Acrylic Painting "More Than a Hobby"
Current Bid
$25

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 Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Lanre Buraimoh Acrylic Painting "Morning Glory"
Current Bid
$3

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EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Art History, Art Criticism, and Other Art Reference Books
Current Bid
$12

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Lanre Buraimoh Acrylic Painting "In My Dream," 2021
Current Bid
$3

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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Lanre Buraimoh Acrylic Painting "Creative Mind"
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.
