Buying guide
Buying affordable art: where to look, who to buy from, what you own
You do not need a gallery contact to buy well. You need a short list of places to look and a few questions for the seller, and the pages below give you both.
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Read firstHow to buy art for the first time: ten steps from budget to wall
Set a budget, look before you buy, tell an original from a print, check the seller, pay safely and get the piece home. Ten steps for a first purchase.
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Where to buy affordable art: degree shows, open studios, fairs and museum galleries
Where to find original art that costs less than a gallery: degree shows, open studios, price-capped fairs, museum rental galleries and interest-free credit.
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Buying art from emerging artists: where to find them, what to ask and what to check
How to buy from artists early in their careers: where to find them, how to visit a studio, what an invoice should list and what prices to expect.