Selling Limited Edition Works on Paper or Canvas
Thank you for visiting our site and your note. I would be delighted to
help you in selling your artwork. We offer a consignment service where
you keep the art in your possession, and we will list it on our website for
no charge. This in no way is an exclusive arrangement with us, which
still allows you to sell the artwork yourself or elsewhere. In a way,
it is a no risk opportunity. We do ask however, that if you do list
the work with us and you sell it elsewhere, you let us know. We
presently average over 1,000,000 hits monthly on our site so we get a good
share of potential buyers that will certainly see your artwork.
Every client has different motivations for selling and as such we don't
offer pricing on the pieces consignees sell. It is always our goal to
get out at least what a client has into a piece, however that isn't always
possible. You might consider looking at the Completed Items section of
eBay to see what prices your art has sold for. You might also consider
doing a Google/Yahoo search for the artist and title with both in quotes.
You could also look at completed auctions on Liveauctioneers.com or
Invaluable.com. Should you want a formal appraisal, please view the
information at
www.herndonfineart.com/nia_appraisal_services.htm. When your artwork sells: You will need to ship it to our location, in almost all cases unframed (UNLESS The ARTWORK IS ON CANVAS or 3-DIMENSIONAL), as we need to verify the artworks' authenticity and condition. As such, make sure to include your shipping costs in your net asking price. You can use the following link to help calculate this … https://wwwapps.ups.com/ctc/request?loc=en_US … we are in Mesa AZ 85209
PLEASE NOTE: I
WILL NOT sell artwork that isn't in a condition I would accept into my own
collection. We will ONLY sell or buy artwork which is in great
condition with no scratches, dents, waves, tears, cracks, creases,
etc. Additional concerns for works on paper are paper loss (where the
paper has been torn away caused by incorrect handling during framing); mat
burn or browning/discoloration of the edges of paper (caused by use of
acidic matboards); yellowing or fading of the artwork (caused by
inappropriate use of glazing); browning/discoloration around the image
(caused by inappropriate use of glazing); and foxing (these are brown
spotting which is often caused by mildew). Additional concerns
for works on canvas are holes in the canvas, and tears caused during
stretching.
Payment: Once the piece is sold - for over 30 years now we've
pretty much used the same procedure. Checks are cut after the artwork
is received and verified as being authentic and in great condition. Artwork
which is not in great condition will need to be restored prior to shipping
to us, or our restorers can make the necessary repairs. Failure to
have the artwork restored to excellent condition will result in us returning
the artwork to you at your expense. In addition, we will charge any
cost accrued to us for the initial shipment to us. Feel free to call
me if you have any questions.
Thank you for considering Herndon Fine Art; we look forward to helping you
sell your art!
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