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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 a collection that resembles you. Expert advi...

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 how to decipher this crucial information to a...

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 personally transforms your space into an authe...

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 complete method to budget your acquisition witho...

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 visits, discover how to navigate serenely betwe...

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 appeal. Discover how to distinguish authentic cr...