FAQs
Do you provide appraisals or opinions of value?
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No. If your artwork is a fit for what we buy, our offer is what we're willing to pay for a piece, based on what we expect it to resell for. It isn't an appraisal or an estimate of fair market value. If you'd like an independent opinion of value first, a professional qualified appraiser can help.
We're what’s called a “secondary market” art dealer, not a gallery. We don't have a storefront, and we don't represent living artists. We mainly sell through other art-related businesses and institutions - galleries, auction houses, and other dealers.
Why don’t you offer art for sale on your website, or have a gallery?
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What kind of art do you buy?
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We buy original American fine art - paintings, works on paper, fine photography, and sculptures by artists whose work is actively bought and sold. We specialize in Western, Southwestern, and Native American pieces, but consider pieces from many genres.
Most online submissions receive a response within 3 business days. If we need more time to research a piece, want to see it in person, or have questions, we'll let you know. If we make an offer and you accept, we aim to complete the transaction within a few weeks - exact timing depends on location and scheduling on both sides.
How long does the process take?
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It could be the artist, condition, subject matter, or current market. We may not always be able to say specifically, but we'll always respond.