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20 Questions Art Buyers Might Ask Themselves Before They Decide to Buy Your Art

By Renee Phillips 4 Comments

How much time and attention do you give to what’s on the minds of potential buyers of your artwork? If you’re interested in improving your art sales it’s a good idea to know what kinds of questions art buyers might ask themselves before they decide to buy your art. In this article, you will find over 20 frequently asked questions art buyers consider.

I hope you enjoy reading the questions. They will prepare you for different situations before and during a sale and ultimately improve your confidence and art sales.

Happy selling!

Photo credit: Priscilla du Preez on Unsplash
Photo credit: Priscilla du Preez on Unsplash
* What attracts me to this work of art?
* Is it among the artists’ best works?
* Does the artwork continue to engage me no matter how often I view it?
* Will my spouse/family agree with my choice?
* Does it make me feel relaxed? Energized? Happy?
* Is it intellectually inspiring?
* Do the colors complement my decor now and after I redecorate?
* Does the art remind me of my cultural heritage, favorite childhood memories, or pleasant travels?
* Where will I place it?
* If we place this work of art in our company does it reflect our business mission?
* How well is it constructed?
* Does it fit my budget?
* What is it about the artist’s vision that interests / impresses me most?
* Does the artist’s professional track record/resume/reputation justify the price?
* Does the purchase come with a return policy?
* Has the work of art been appraised?
* If I purchase more than one artwork will the artist give me a special price?
* How large is the “limited” edition?
* Does the print come with a Certificate of Authenticity?
* Does it fit into my existing art collection?
* Am I buying the art because I feel pressured into it?
* What are the arguments against buying it?
* Should I get a second opinion?
* Will this purchase prove to be a good investment years from now?

Doug Sheer Shares Important Information

Doug Sheer douglasisheer.com is an artist who also serves on the board of directors and the programming and exhibition committees of the Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild and heads its Byrdcliffe Forum. He is President, Co-founder, and Chairman Emeritus at Artists Talk On Art.

Doug shares this important information: “When the late artist, Elaine Marinoff interviewed the late gallery owner, Ivan Karp of OK Harris (and former aide to Leo Castelli) at Artists Talk on Art (1990) he cited numerous obstacles to selling art that included the competing desires the couple might have such as a pool, a second home, investments and more… even if the two were ‘eye to eye’ about the artist and the work.”



I wish you many joyful sales!



 

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Comments

  1. Carol McIntyre says

    07/22 at 3:30 pm

    Renee, I posted this article on FBk and this is what one of my new buyers added. ” I ask some of these questions. And I’d add one or two more: if I don’t make a decision immediately, how much and how often do I find myself thinking about it when I’m not in front of it? How viscerally? Usually, the ones I buy speak to me deeply in some way…I don’t care if they go with my decor! Once years ago I ignored that voice, and have regretted it ever since…I still think about that painting!”

    Reply
    • Renee Phillips says

      07/22 at 4:00 pm

      Excellent! Thank you Carol!

      Reply
    • Bela Fidel says

      12/12 at 12:55 am

      Thanks for adding this. I’ve had people come back for a painting that was sold after they did not take it. Not a good feeling on either side.

      Reply
  2. Louise Williams says

    11/16 at 7:13 pm

    Thank you Renee. These pointers help us not take it personally when a piece doesn’t sell.

    Reply

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