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COMMISSION |
Q: How much do I get if my piece sells? A: Sellers receive 65% of the final sale price (as opposed to the 50% commission taken at galleries selling work from the artists they represent). Please see our Consignment Guidelines page for details. |
APPROPRIATENESS |
Q: How much do I get if my piece sells? A: Sellers receive 65% of the final sale price (as opposed to the 50% commission taken at galleries selling work from the artists they represent). Please see our Consignment Guidelines page for details. Q: Are there artists whose works you will not consign? A: Yes! We cannot consign works by artists we know nothing about - this will not help either of us. As we are not "building a market" for artists like a regular gallery does, we can only work with artists who already have established markets and/or reputations within the art world proper. If we feel work is by an artist that we can sell to our clientele, we will probably consign it. A: We have no interest in this type of artwork. We will not consign work by celebrity artists such as Tony Bennett, Tony Curtis, Jerry Garcia, John Lennon, Anthony Quinn, Keith Richards, Ringo Starr, or, last but not least, Red Skelton. A: No, artwork offered under those circumstances is generally very commercially available. Basically, if you bought art in tourist locations like Lahaina, Honolulu, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, or while on a cruise ship, we won't want you to part with it. You’ll want to keep it as a memory of your trip. A: Jena Scott is the director of ArtREsource and will be the one managing the business and behind the desk. She was the manager and lead staff person for Greg Kucera Gallery for over 12 years prior to moving to ArtREsource. She is an experienced web designer, who has built and maintained several art gallery websites including the site for the G. Gibson Gallery and Seattle Art Dealer’s Association. She is also an artist, illustrator and graphic designer. (ArtREsource is keeping Jena busy, so she is not able to take outside web/design/illustration work at this time.) |
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MARKETING |
Q: How will artworks at ArtREsource be marketed? A: We will attempt to hang as much of our inventory as we can while still maintaining an elegant, tasteful discretion. We will show work from our storage racks as well, keeping the inventory in rotation. From time to time we will create newspaper or other print ads advertising ArtREsource. Jena also keeps a blog to tell you when new work arrives or to just share thoughts on the weekly business or thoughts on the idea of reselling art and Seattle's art scene. |
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WEBSITE |
Q: Will you be using the internet to sell my work? A: Yes. Our website will illustrate every work of art at ArtREsource including all of its pertinent information and its price. We will use internet search engines, art market websites, our blog and emails to clients on a regular basis. |
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MAILING LISTS |
Q: How will ArtREsource keep track of its clients? A: ArtREsource will maintain a mailing list for clients on a general basis. We will also keep a client "wish list" for those with specific artworks in mind. If you seek work by an established artist we do not currently have in inventory, please call or email us with your request. |
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AUCTIONS |
Q: Aside from ArtREsource, what are my options for selling art quickly? A: If the art you are selling is by artists who have international reputations, you can send it to auction at Sotheby’s, Christie’s or Phillip’s auction houses. You will pay for the shipment to NY, fees for insurance, fees for reproduction in the auction catalog as well as auction sales commission fees. These fees will amount to approximately 30 – 35% of the selling price including both the seller’s and buyer’s commissions | |
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DAMAGED ART |
Q: I have an artwork that is damaged. Can I still sell it? A: If you have a work of art that is faded, torn, or stained, you will have trouble selling it. We are unlikely to consign damaged work. Depending on its value, you might want to have it restored. While some works of art might not be repairable to a salable state, one can often donate it to a charity auction and take a tax write off for its value, even a damaged value. A: Yes, we have worked with these conservators and restorers: For works on paper: |
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FRAGILE ART |
Q: Can I consign glass or ceramic art to ArtREsource? A: We will consign works in glass or ceramic art only if you are willing to maintain your own insurance. We cannot consign “breakable” art as the insurance for fragile works of art is simply too prohibitive. We make every attempt to be careful with consigned art in terms of display or storage, but we cannot be held accountable for damage from clients or staff. |
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INSURANCE |
Q: Is other art insured while in the care of ArtREsource? A: Yes. We will insure all “non-breakable” consigned art at its net value (seller’s price) against loss due to theft, fire, and so forth. We cannot be responsible for loss due to terrorism, earthquake or other acts of God. |
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ART GALLERY |
Q: Why should I consign a work of art to ArtREsource instead of a gallery who represents the artist directly? A: Galleries who have primary relationships to artists also have a primary responsibility to those artists for selling their work and supporting their families. Typically, primary galleries make a 50% commission for selling work from the artists they represent directly. |
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LENGTH OF |
Q: How long are works consigned and what if I change my mind? A: Consignment periods are for six-month terms. If you wish to retrieve you art sooner than that, we will release it back to you immediately unless we have a sale pending. A: Unless you are offering a Masterpiece from his/her “Best Period” by a Famous Artist at a “bargain price,” there is no reason to think that your piece will sell quickly. On the other hand, nothing is more unpredictable than the art world. We have seen artworks languish for years without a sale and we have seen art sell quickly simply because it found the right buyer at the right price. A: If we feel it is only the price that is keeping it from selling, we can lower the price. Please keep in mind that art buying is a very personal thing and we cannot tell you how quickly your piece will sell. |
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APPRAISALS |
Q: Do you do insurance, estate or tax appraisals? A: Yes, we can do insurance appraisals for artworks by artists with whom we are familiar. We cannot do appraisals for artists who lack a track record. Typically, auction prices offer the most unassailable comparatives for art prices. Gallery comparisons are a little more difficult to research. Our fine art appraisals are for insurance purposes only. Appraisals are not to be used for tax purposes. If the artwork requires an appraisal for a donation and tax deduction, you can send your request directly to the Art Dealers Association of America: If you seek a tax deduction appraisal or seek an appraisal for a number of art works or an entire estate we will likely recommend you to a local appraiser who specializes in these situations: Margaret Minnick A: Our basic fee is $80. for a written, formal appraisal of a single artwork. Additional works may be added to the appraisal for $20. each. Once we receive an image of the work, artist name, title, date and dimensions, as well as any known provenance information, the appraisal turnaround is quick, taking about 3-8 working days, depending upon how soon we get the full information and see the piece(s), and how in depth the research becomes. What you receive is a typed, illustrated appraisal listing with comparative values (if available) and sources for pricing suggestions. We supply two copies as a standard, but can supply multiple copies if needed. |
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Due to the large number of emails we are currently receiving, please note that there may be a delay in responding to your submission. or guidelines of consignment, click here: Consignments |
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