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Collecting International Art: Top Priorities and Concerns
We often think about international art as something distant and inaccessible. Unless there is an international art fair in the city, people don’t even consider ordering art from galleries from other parts of the globe. Partly because it’s impossible to see the piece in person, partly due to a complicated ordering process or fear that the customs and shipping costs will multiply the price of the piece.
However, with the development of the internet and intercontinental transportation, international art is more accessible than ever. In this blog post, we’ll try to clear up some confusion and concerns about ordering international art online and try to convince you to order the art you like without restrains, no matter how far away it is.
Will It Look the Same?
One of the main concerns people have about buying art from abroad is whether it will look the same as it does on the pictures. Hiscox Online Art Trade Report shows that a whopping 75% of buyers are reluctant to purchase art online because they’re worried that the piece will look differently than on the screen. To ensure that what you see is what you get, request…
