DFWAJG 4 #1 October 22, 2009 I'm tired of being a doctor. I want to sell art for a living. I have no idea how to get started. Any tips from someone out there already? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 October 22, 2009 QuoteI want to sell art for a living. Picked a great time in the economy to start. Good luck with that.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyBastard 0 #3 October 22, 2009 yeah, i'd suggest exclusively selling contemporary art. he can't lose there..Dude #320 "Superstitious" is just a polite way of saying "incredibly fucking stupid". DONK! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyBastard 0 #4 October 22, 2009 also could i put my name down now for one art please. just charge my paypal account whatever you like.Dude #320 "Superstitious" is just a polite way of saying "incredibly fucking stupid". DONK! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #5 October 22, 2009 Quote yeah, i'd suggest exclusively selling contemporary art. she can't lose there.. fixed it. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #6 October 22, 2009 Quote I'm tired of being a doctor. I want to sell art for a living. I have no idea how to get started. Any tips from someone out there already? Patients driving you crazy?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalslug 36 #7 October 22, 2009 It's a tricky business if you're only getting into it now, because a lot is dependent on experience. My wife has been co-owner of an antique business for 15 years, which includes some artworks. Spotting an original as compared to a reproduction, estimating the age and fair value of an item, etc. is not something one can cover in a paragraph on a forum. A client's knowledge of art is often just as important as your knowledge of art. Many buyers will pay hundreds of dollars (or more) for something that they really want on their wall, regardless of the artist or the age of the work. Conversely, an art 'masterpiece' by a renowned artist can stand idle in a gallery for years, because clients do not recognise it's investment value or simply won't pay a fortune for something 'ugly' regardless of it's supposed market value. Attend a few art auctions and you will see this trend demonstrated over and over. Attending art auctions (but don't buy anything yet!) is probably the best way to get a feel for art retail; to see what sells and what doesn't, to get ideas on pricing, availability, origins, etc. It's also a place to meet both buyers and sellers of art, to establish contacts. Another option is to apprentice yourself to a successful dealer for a few months until you are confident. I must quickly add that my wife doesn't make even half as much money as most doctors do. It's an unpredictable business, there is no guaranteed supply and no guaranteed demand. Some months are good and some months are really bad. If you're serious about this career move then you should consult one of your colleagues regarding your mental health. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
