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Quick Fine Art Collecting Tips for Beginners

By Nathalie Soo

July 3, 2020

Source: The Artling

Photo / Image Source: Abstract Watercolor #9 - Shidonna Raven Fine Art & Giclees.

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Quick Tips for First-Time Art Buyers If you have never acquired a work of art before, there are a number of important things you should consider before making that decisive purchase.


Keep Certificates of Authenticity When you purchase a work of art, the Certificate of Authenticity is crucial to prove that the work is indeed authentic. The document will come in handy when you need to insure the work. Plus, you never know when in the future your art collection may grow to a point that you decide to donate or sell certain pieces. The loss of the certificates may cause great trouble in the future. This is why we recommend that art collectors keep important documents for their art collection safely.


Quality Not Quantity Buying art can be quite addictive once you really get into it. However, the best thing is to not get too over-zealous. Take your time between buying works, you might find that what you bought six months ago is no longer to your tastes. Also, remember that even if you really love a work, it is always better to buy a work that is in good condition – having to restore a work in poor condition can drive up the cost of it significantly.



Which space are you collecting for business or home? Is it investment? How will you save on taxes? Becoming a Benefactor and making a donation is another way to save during this tax season. Just click below to donate at a level that will be a tax benefit to you and learn more about the benefits of being a Benefactor. Thank you. Which Shidonna Raven Fine Art or Giclee will you choose?


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