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Art Collecting 101: Buying Art for Profit And Pleasure Alan Klevit
Booklocker.com, 2005
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A Passion for Collecting: Decorating with Art and Antiques 1 review Jean Demachy
Filipacchi, 2004
A passion beyond colecting.
The author takes us for a visit to collectors homes, and allows us to have a look at their private assembly of objects, paintings and sculptures they are passionate about. We can view the art in its context, we can see the juxtaposition of objects and furniture as these are being used by its ...
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The Artist's Marketing and Action Plan Workbook 9 reviews Jonathan Talbot
Jonathan Talbot, 2005
Marketing and Finances for the Artist!
+ Straight-Forward and Accessible Marketing Planning for Artists + Motivational Action Plan + Great direction for artists finances and marketing!
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Art Dealer's Field Guide: How to Profit in Art, Buying and Selling Valuable Paintings 8 reviews Ron Davis
Capital Letters Press, 2005
Art Dealer's Field Guide by Ron Davis
+ Great resource for understanding the business of paintings + I'm so happy I found this book! + Excellent and Informative + Very Helpful for Art Neophytes
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Selling Art Without Galleries: Toward Making a Living from Your Art 5 reviews Daniel Grant
Allworth Press, 2006
How to Sell Your Masterpieces
+ Selling Art Without Galleries + An outstanding survey covers all points and links business savvy to an independent artist's pursuits.
The same personality traits that make someone a great artist are often the same ones that make him a one-man sales-prevention team. Solitary and obsessive, the artist yearns for a big gallery to "discover" him and make him a star, letting him stay home and do nothing but paint. The reality is that ...
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Business & Legal Forms for Fine Artists 1 review Tad Crawford
Allworth Press, 1999
Great Reference Guide
Even if you have the luxury of an attorney that speicalizes in art contracts, as I do, this is a great book of forms to keep handy for quick reference. My advice is to get it with his other book: Legal Guide for the Visual Artist also by Tad Crawford
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The Art of Selling to the Affluent: How to Attract, Service, and Retain Wealthy Customers & Clients for Life 10 reviews Matt Oechsli
Wiley, 2004
Ritz-Carlton Service With FedEx Efficiency
+ Make this your manual for selling to the affluent + Best book about luxury marketing ever!!! + A Must Read
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The Artist-Gallery Partnership: A Practical Guide to Consigning Art 4 reviews Tad Crawford, Susan Mellon
Allworth Press, 1998
The Best Book of Its Kind!!!
+ Gallerying is not for amateurs + Authoritative and Highly Useful
I own a small gallery because I love art and artists, but I was not prepared for the variety of business and legal headaches that this field could produce. During yet another frantic call to my attorney, she recommended this book to me and life has been considerably calmer ever since. Let's face ...
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Legal Guide to Buying and Selling Art and Collectibles 1 review Armen Vartian
Bonus Books, 1997
Essential reading for all serious collectors.
Armen Vartian knows more about collectibles than any attorney in the world. Whenever we have a legal question, we always call Armen.
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How to Buy and Sell Art Michael Reid
Allen & Unwin, 2005
This guide to collecting art takes beginners from their first visit to an art gallery through the high drama of an auction. Advice on timing art purchases, following artists, collecting in different categories, dealing with tax and superannuation matters, and buying Aboriginal art is offered. An Australia-wide listing of galleries, fine art auction houses, conservators and restorers, and ...
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Caring for Your Art: A Guide for Artists, Collectors, Galleries and Art Institutions 1 review Jill Snyder, Joseph Montague
Watson-Guptill, 2001
Best so Far.
Created ideally as intended for the artist as well as the dealer and collector. Just Great !
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Art Marketing 101, Third Edition: A Handbook for the Fine Artist (Art Marketing 101: A Handbook for the Fine ... 22 reviews Constance Smith
ArtNetwork, 2007
Took so many notes....
+ Art Marketing 101 + Marketis + Art Marketing 101
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The Art of Buying Art: An Insider's Guide to Collecting Contemporary Art 8 reviews Paige West
Collins Design, 2007
An informative read and a lovely gift
+ Great Read + If you want to learn how to collect art, Start Here. + The Art of Buying Art: An Insider's Guide to Collecting Contemporary Art + De-mystifying the art world
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The Maeght Family: A Passion for Collecting Modern Art 1 review Isabelle Maeght, Yoyo Maeght
"Harry N. Abrams, Inc.", 2006
Amazing family
Here is a concise chronology of a great art family of the 20th century. Crisp pictures help you visualize the glory of not only the foundation museum but their creative output and how they lived.
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Guide to Copyright for Museums and Galleries Anna Booy
Routledge, 2000
This is the indispensable reference tool for everyone in museums and galleries who has to deal with copyright. It is a user-friendly resource which comprehensively addresses all aspects of copyright law and usage.
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The Art of Buying Art 1 review Alan Bamberger
Gordon's Art Reference Inc, 2002
excellent book for art collectors (or those who want to become collectors).
This book is not only packed with information, but also is easy to read, in case if some budding collectors are not familiar with the complicated ways of the art world.And seasoned collectors can learn new information also, for this book. As here is no description, nor the possibility to search ...
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Priceless: The Memoirs and Mysteries of Britain's No. 1 Art Dealer 1 review Roy Miles
Metro Publishing, 2003
Britain's Last Great Dealer
Highly recommended. After Duveen, Roy Miles was the last great dealer, who not only re-discovered Victorian painters for the public, but who was the first to arrange the sales of Russian painters in his gallery on Bruton Street.
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The Art Crowd 1 review Sophy Burnham
AuthorHouse, 2000
Still Relevant in the 21st Century
This book may have been written decades ago, but the issues are still the same. What does it mean for someone to be an artist? Do you just do what you're told or follow some inner vision? If you follow your vision and you don't make money, does that make you wrong? If suddenly you start making ...
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The Art of Displaying Art Lawrence B. Smith
Consultant Press,, 1998
Gallery and museum staff are aware that exhibitions can be materially diminished by the failure to acknowledge that there is an art to displaying art. The Art of Displaying Art takes the mystery out of successful exhibition design. It is an essential guide for gallery and museum personnel. Private collectors who own oils, graphics, drawings, and photographs will find this volume a valuable ...
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The Law (in Plain English) for Galleries, Second Edition (Law (in Plain English Series) 3 reviews Leonard DuBoff
Allworth Press, 1999
Essential Reading for Every Photographer
+ Very up to date
This book covers the basics of the legal and business aspects of being a photographer. Duboff wastes no words. The book is thoughtful, concise, well organized and easy to read. The court cases he cites are interesting and thought provoking as well as useful information. This book is an ...
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