The Intrepid Art Collector by Lisa Hunter

The Intrepid Art Collector by Lisa Hunter

Ready to upgrade your artwork from framed Monet posters but intimidated by what you see in galleries?

In The Intrepid Art Collector, Lisa Hunter shows you how to start a fine art collection without spending a fortune. This accessible, jargon-free resource contains up-to-date information on the most popular original art--everything from photography and posters to African art and animation--including where to find it and how to buy it at a fair price. Easy-to-use checklists help you evaluate original art and steer clear of clever fakes. In addition, Hunter has interviewed top dealers, curators, arts lawyers, and appraisers to bring you the best advice on:

- Advantages to buying real art instead of reproductions
- Determining if a piece of art is fairly priced
- Predicting if an artist's work will go up in value
- Techniques for negotiating a price with a dealer
- Developing your artistic taste, so you'll know if you'll still love your purchase ten years down the road
- How to preserve art in your home
- Resources, websites, and magazines that will help you learn more about the market and where to find different types of art

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780307237132
ISBN 10	0307237133
Title	The Intrepid Art Collector
Author	Lisa Hunter
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2006-10-24
Number of pages	368
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.