Hello, I have been selling part time on eBay for a few years, just a few things here and there. I have just recently put an ad in the local paper to offer to sell on consignment. I have had a few calls, but today I found a client who wants me to sell his art collection which sounds quite valuable. He named some of the artists; Don Getz, Marc Chagall, Charles Katyte? I (am not sure of the spelling of that artists name yet) He also has Chinese porcelian and bronze statues that has been in his family for a hundred years or so. I really want to do a good job and help both of us to get the best deal. 1) What is the best way to pack and ship paintings? What materials/boxes/bubblewrap should I use? Do I double-box them?
2) I told him I would sell them for 10% I feel that is a reasonable fee, but I don't want to cheat myself or the client. Does that sound fair?
3) I read a thread on here about photographing paintings and artwork to list on eBay. I have photographed paintings and other artwork in the past and like the person said in the discussion, I just couldn't get a good, clear picture that would do it justice. There were some good suggestions in the answer to that discussion, but does anyone else have any other tips? I only have a 5.0 megapixel digi camera.
I hope I dont' sound too neurotic, haha. I just really want to be good at this and in an instance like this I don't want to make any mistakes to cause the client to lose money or to ruin a good buisness relationship with this person and others as well.
I hope someone can give me some good advice. I learn fast. Thanks so much Wendi a.k.a. akasha011
I am in a very similar situation. Now that I have found someone that has already written , I do no t feel the need to write the ( basically ) same note. AND , now that I have seen that you have received ZERO replies since July 22 , I feel that I ( WE?) will never receive a reply. Maybe we are in a MEAN neighborhood ! If you do ever get a reply , could you forward to me , and I'll do the same for you ? Thanks , JG.
Hello! To answer your question about the value and wrapping of fine arts, any valuable pieces should by packed in hardwood crates with bubble wrap, popcorn foam, etc. to protect the values.
As for pricing I would research the artist thoroughly, plus the paintings must be in excellent condition to take full advantage of the values, just measure the painting and then price per square inch, which will give you a good price to start your biding price. Example: Say a painting is 42”x 50” you will calculate 42 x 50 = 2100 x $1.50 a price per square inch for an older painting back in the days, of course newer artworks cost more per square inch, but fewer years than the older paintings. Which = $3,150 x the number of year since the art had been created say 50 years 3,150 x 50 = $157,500, you also have the obligation to go up to 3 times the amount of $157,500, which gives you $157,500 x 3 = $472,500. So start your biding low to get buyers at the paintings, you can also set a reserve price too. It’s all up to you on how you feel the paintings are valuable. You want to get them sold reasonable, negotiate.
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