Selling Artwork - ideas?

[randazzo1]

So I’ve had little luck selling any work by listed artists unless I let it go for $20 (in which case the shipping usually exceeds the sale price). I had a chagal last year that sold well, but unless it’s a household name it seems like art simply does not move online. Do you guy’s generally sell this stuff at auction / flea markets?

 

[Indigo Knight]

Do you guy’s generally sell this stuff at auction / flea markets?

Yes to both. I have had good luck selling artwork at flea markets and local auctions. Both of these are very visual mediums, where a person walks by and sees something they didn't know they were looking for. A painting by an unknown artist I picked up for $8 at a yard sale just sold for $95 this week at auction.

With online venues, buyers usually search by artist or style. Unless you have a very desirable artist or specific subject or style, it will sit a long time and may never sell.

 

[Paleo_joe]

For paintings, a regional or even larger auction will always beat ebay, even after commissions. Just have to find one who’ll take it. But yes.

 

[gino22]

Flea market or consignment with a gallery specializing in the type of art in question is the way to go. Hard to get the ‘essence’ of a painting across in pictures, and there are relatively few art buyers checking eBay who aren’t looking for an absolute steal.

You may also try Instagram, which is visually oriented and attracts some sophisticated niche buyers.

 

[cyberdan]

Let me know of any art house auctions. Got at yard sale for $1. It is picasso Toros y Toreros for sale on this website for $2000. Pablo Picasso Print - Toros y Toreros
I have only seen it go for around $300 of feebay.

 

[randazzo1]

Thanks all. I’m going to grab a table at an antique fleamarket in lambertville nj. Drag a bunch of art and “too big”’/ “too much hassle to ship” items. I figure I’ll take a 30 pack and some buddies and make a day of it.