Friday, January 15, 2016

What Buyers Need To Know About Abstract Sculptures New York

By Brian West


If you are thinking about building your art collection, you may want to consider purchasing sculptures as well as paintings or other items. You might think that buying abstract sculptures New York may be difficult or intimidating but if you pay attention to a few key guidelines you may be amazed at how you can grow your collection no matter what setting you will be putting them in.

Cost can be a deterrent if you want to add a large piece to your home but not every sculpture is huge. Some can be smaller pieces that will look beautiful on a table or other flat surface. If you want to find a larger statue to add to your home, you might want to look at pieces by artists who are not as well-known since the cost may still be reasonable.

You do need to think about where the piece will sit in your home. One important consideration is whether you want to put your statue inside your home or if you are looking for one to go outside. Obviously, weather and climate will affect any outdoor piece quite a bit. Some materials will not be able to handle precipitation and temperature changes. If you put items inside your home, keep in mind whether you have the space for large free-standing pieces or whether they need to be smaller and placed on a table, mantle or shelf.

Size and the fame of the artist are not the only factors that determine how much a sculpture will cost. One thing that can affect how much something will cost is what that item is made out of. Bronze will usually have a higher price tag since it is hard to work with. Unlike stone, it cannot be carved and instead needs to be cast from a mold. This difficult manufacturing process means that the price tag will also be higher.

If you are choosing a piece of sculpture for your home, you can choose whichever piece you like best. It may not be as easy if you are purchasing pieces for an office or other professional space. You may want to speak with a consultant or art buyer in order to get some advice on which pieces would work best if you are building a collection in a professional space.

While many people think that galleries are the only place to find artwork this is not the case. They can be a great place to start but you may be able to find options in museums, on studio tours and even online. Many artists are beginning to offer pieces online as well as in galleries.

Many artists show in multiple galleries. You may want to look online for a particular sculptor's name and find out what else they have created. If you love the feel of their work you might want to speak directly to them in order to find out whether they will allow you to commission a piece that is totally custom-made.

It is not uncommon for artists and for galleries to stand firm on any price that is attached to a piece. There are a lot of considerations that go into pricing a piece including any commissions or fees that the gallery will collect, the cost to purchase materials and the cost in terms of man-hours to create the piece. A good sculpture is well worth the money you pay and it will look beautiful in your home for years to come.




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