The Intrepid Art Collector: The Beginner's Guide to Finding,

The Intrepid Art Collector: The Beginner's Guide to Finding, Buying, and Appreciating Art on a Budget

Ready to upgrade your artwork from framed Monet posters but intimidated by what you see in galleries?

In The Intrepid Art Collector, Lisa Hunter shows you how to start a fine art collection without spending a fortune. This accessible, jargon-free resource contains up-to-date information on the most popular original artâ‚¬"everything from photography and posters to African art and animationâ‚¬"including where to find it and how to buy it at a fair price. Easy-to-use checklists help you evaluate original art and steer clear of clever fakes. In addition, Hunter has interviewed top dealers, curators, arts lawyers, and appraisers to bring you the best advice on:

â‚¬ Advantages to buying real art instead of reproductions
â‚¬ Determining if a piece of art is fairly priced
â‚¬ Predicting if an artistâ‚¬s work will go up in value
â‚¬ Techniques for negotiating a price with a dealer
â‚¬ Developing your artistic taste, so youâ‚¬ll know if youâ‚¬ll still love your purchase ten years down the road
â‚¬ How to preserve art in your home
â‚¬ Resources, websites, and magazines that will help you learn more about the market and where to find different types of art
Country USA
Brand CROWN
Manufacturer Crown
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber illustrations
Color Sky/Pale blue
ReleaseDate 2006-10-24
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780307237132

Country	USA
Brand	CROWN
Manufacturer	Crown
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	illustrations
Color	Sky/Pale blue
ReleaseDate	2006-10-24
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780307237132

The Intrepid Art Collector: The Beginner's Guide to Finding, Buying, and Appreciating Art on a Budget

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