IF future value is of interest, do not purchase
- reproductions such as Giclees of existing paintings or other original artworks
- new or old painted copies of original artworks
- artworks created specifically for the design community
Be cautious about artists whose careers are rapidly ascending and heavily hyped by galleries in tourist zones
- Hawaii
- Rodeo Drive (and other high-brow shopping zones)
- Carmel, California
- Las Vegas
Be alert when purchasing art online whether in a live auction or from a virtual store.
- Ask about the artwork’s condition, if it is not spelled out
- Clarify any concerns you have before committing to buy
Corinne Cain of SavvyCollector.com
