27 articles
Buying wall art: the basics
- 1 How to Ensure a Painting Suits Your Ceiling Height?Choosing an artwork isn't just about liking the piece. Ceiling height determines the ideal proportions for creating perfect visual harmony. Discover pro... 9 min read
- 2 Should You Buy a New or Second-Hand Painting?New or second-hand painting: which option to choose? Discover the differences in price, authenticity and character between these two universes to create... 10 min read
- 3 What information should you check on a painting’s label?The label on the back of a painting contains its complete identity: artist's name, provenance, technique, dating. After 15 years of expertise, I reveal ... 9 min read
- 4 Should You Buy a Painting That Pleases Everyone or Just Yourself?Between instant love and social approval, choosing a painting reveals much more than an aesthetic decision. Discover why a painting that speaks to you p... 11 min read
- 5 How to Calculate the Total Budget for a Painting Purchase?The displayed price of a painting is just the beginning. Between framing, delivery, insurance and installation, count 25% to 35% extra. Discover the com... 9 min read
- 6 Should You Buy a Painting Seen in a Photo or Only in Person?Buying a painting online or in a gallery? This question haunts every art lover. Between colors betrayed by the screen and the constraints of physical vi... 10 min read
- 7 How to Tell if a Style of Artwork Will Quickly Lose Its Appeal?Having accompanied collectors for fifteen years, I have identified the signals that predict whether a style of artwork will last or quickly lose its app... 10 min read
- 8 Should You Consult Your Partner Before Buying a Painting?Between artistic passion and marital harmony, how to find the balance? A gallery owner shares 15 years of observations on couples who turn buying art in... 12 min read
- 9 Should You Buy a Matching or Contrasting Artwork?Faced with an empty wall, should you choose an artwork that matches the furniture to create harmony, or opt for bold contrast? Discover the secrets to d... 9 min read
- 10 How to Evaluate the Sturdiness of a Picture Frame?Evaluating the sturdiness of a picture frame is essential for protecting your artwork. Discover tactile tests, visual checkpoints, and manufacturing sec... 8 min read
- 11 How to Ensure a Wall Art Piece LastsChoosing a wall art piece that will stand the test of time, your moves, and changes in style takes more than just an instant liking. Discover the method... 10 min read
- 12 What Dimensions Should You Note Before Buying a Painting?Taking the right measurements before buying a painting transforms an uncertain purchase into a controlled decision. Discover the 8 essential measurement... 11 min read
- 13 How to Verify the Authenticity of a Painting Before Purchase?Verifying the authenticity of a painting protects your investment and guarantees the value of your collection. Discover visual examination methods, prov... 7 min read
- 14 What are the hidden costs when buying a painting?Between custom framing, insurance, shipping fees, and authenticity expertise, buying a painting hides many invisible costs. Discover all additional cost... 10 min read
- 15 How to Tell if a Painting Will Increase in Value?Between instant attraction and prudent investment, how can you recognize a painting that will increase in value? The artist's trajectory, technical qual... 11 min read
- 16 Should You Buy a Piece You Love or Think About It?Between immediate emotion and calculated decision, how to choose the right artwork? Discover the strategy that reconciles instant attraction and methodi... 11 min read
- 17 Should you test the placement of a painting before buying it definitively?Testing the placement of a painting before making a final purchase transforms a risky gamble into an informed decision. This observation period reveals ... 13 min read
- 18 How to Evaluate if a Painting’s Price is Justified?Between a promising young artist and an established creator, between a prestigious gallery and a purchase from the studio, how to distinguish a coherent... 11 min read
- 19 How to tell if a painting’s colors will harmonize in your home?Choosing a painting isn't just about liking what you see: it's also important that its colors harmoniously complement your interior. Discover techniques... 11 min read
- 20 How to Ensure a Painting Stands the Test of Time?The longevity of a painting is not left to chance but relies on informed choices from the moment of acquisition and simple gestures in daily life. Disco... 9 min read
- 21 What Quality Criteria Should You Check When Buying a Wall Art?How to distinguish a high-quality wall art from a low-end print? Support, inks, resolution, finishes: discover the objective criteria for investing sere... 8 min read
- 22 Should You Buy a Painting Online or in a Physical Store?Torn between the screen displaying hundreds of artworks and the gallery where you can touch the material, your heart wavers. Buying a painting, online o... 11 min read
- 23 How to Check the Quality of a Painting Before You Buy?Learn how to check the quality of a painting like an expert: surface examination, frame analysis, evaluation of pigments and varnish. Discover the inspe... 13 min read
- 24 What is the right ratio between wall size and artwork size?The ideal ratio between the size of the wall and the artwork relies on the rule of thirds: your work should occupy between 50% and 75% of the width of t... 12 min read
