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Original or reproduction?
When comes the time to choose an artwork to decorate our interior,
we often ask ourselves if our budget allows us the acquisition of an
original work or if we must purchase a reproduction which we believe
is less expensive.
In a previous email we explained how the value of an artwork varies
from one artist to another. That being said if we choose the art of
an emerging artist, and even of some well established artists, there
is strong possibility that the price will not necessarily be higher
than if we decide on buying a print that is sold in thousands of
examples. This choice, in addition to providing you with an
exclusive piece of art, is very likely to keep and even increase its
value with years.
Often with equal budget you can get an original work of an
established artist in gallery, instead of a pale reproduction. Why
hesitate? Well advised by his art merchant, the purchaser will be
able to acquire an artwork that he likes, that will have a
personality and that will be unique. Oils, acrylics, watercolours
and pastels are original works, while lithographies printed in
opened edition, i.e. in an unlimited examples, are reproductions
without resale value. That does not mean that all works on paper do
not have a value. Engravings, serigraphies as well as the
lithographies in limited edition, numbered and signed by the artists
are often an accessible way to get originals of artists who
otherwise would be too expensive.
A
recommendation: do not hesitate to compare the price of original
artworks versus those of reproductions in open edition. More than
often you will be surprised to note that your budget enables you to
decorate your home with original artworks that will gain in value
and will accompany you every day, with character and personality.
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