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
14K 0.38 CT Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Current Bid
$85
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Hermès Early Issue "Skyros" Silk Twill Scarf 90
Current Bid
$79
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
William Shatner Signed "Star Trek" Print
Current Bid
$35
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
14K Pearl Drop Earrings
Current Bid
$19
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 Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Waterford "Prentiss" Crystal Candlesticks With Rectangular Waterford Clock
Current Bid
$23
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
P. Fioritto Floral Oil Painting, 2012
Current Bid
$80
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Christian Dior Navy Trotter Jacquard Zip Pouch
Current Bid
$60
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Czech Barolac Style Frosted Glass Vase with Cherub and Grapes Motif
Current Bid
$43
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
Farmside Amish Parcel-Ebonized and Elm Queen Bed Frame
Current Bid
$17
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Walter Stomps Abstract Geometric Acrylic Painting "Galactic Border No. 1"
Current Bid
$24
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Fendi Zucca Logo Pattern Umbrella
Current Bid
$3
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Mike Trout, Nolan Ryan, and More Graded Baseball Cards, 1990s-2010s
Current Bid
$50
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
Grey Iron Casting Co. "Queen" Cast Iron Miniature Reproduction Toy Stove
Current Bid
$12
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
KitchenAid Artisan Series Yellow 5 Quart Stand Mixer With Accessories
Current Bid
$0
Pickup Available
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Mahogany-Stained X-Back Armchair, Manner of Barbara Barry
Current Bid
$0
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EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Chanel Faux Pearl Rope Length Necklace
Current Bid
$12
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
Don Hatfield Serigraph "The Sailboat," Late 20th Century
Current Bid
$1
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Sam Hubbard Signed Cincinnati Bengals Football Jersey in Matted Display
Current Bid
$1
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Francine Wrap Shirt in Leather and Paolo Santini Leather Shirt with Siena Skirt
Current Bid
$17
Pickup Available
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
N. Ming Stylized Oil Portrait, 21st Century
Current Bid
$25
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.