humanmale
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How much commission does a gallery take?, by humanmale on Feb 18, 2008 19:17:18 GMT 1, How much commission does a gallery take on selling an artists work?
Laz Inc for example? 35-40%??
How much commission does a gallery take on selling an artists work?
Laz Inc for example? 35-40%??
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andrewd
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How much commission does a gallery take?, by andrewd on Feb 18, 2008 19:20:10 GMT 1, 50% for starters and then less as the artist develops a name for themselves.
It's a good reason to get a commission from an artist as if they do them it will normally be cheaper than a gallery price.
50% for starters and then less as the artist develops a name for themselves.
It's a good reason to get a commission from an artist as if they do them it will normally be cheaper than a gallery price.
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How much commission does a gallery take?, by daley on Feb 18, 2008 19:33:50 GMT 1, Like andrewd said, it's usually 50%. Some galleries still prefer commissions to go through them if the artist in question is represented by them. Artists need to establish themselves in the art market by selling and showing their work through galleries. Back door sales don't do the artist any favours in the long run.
Like andrewd said, it's usually 50%. Some galleries still prefer commissions to go through them if the artist in question is represented by them. Artists need to establish themselves in the art market by selling and showing their work through galleries. Back door sales don't do the artist any favours in the long run.
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sham69
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How much commission does a gallery take?, by sham69 on Feb 18, 2008 19:44:38 GMT 1, Why don't back door sales do the artist any favours?
Why don't back door sales do the artist any favours?
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rkitek
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How much commission does a gallery take?, by rkitek on Feb 18, 2008 19:46:17 GMT 1, If it works on a commission basis does that mean that if pieces don't sell at a show that they are still owned by and go back to the artist? Is there usually an agreed upon amount of time that the gallery will continue to hold pieces for sale even after the conclusion of a show? Just curious since you seldom hear about this aspect of how galleries and artists interact.
If it works on a commission basis does that mean that if pieces don't sell at a show that they are still owned by and go back to the artist? Is there usually an agreed upon amount of time that the gallery will continue to hold pieces for sale even after the conclusion of a show? Just curious since you seldom hear about this aspect of how galleries and artists interact.
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How much commission does a gallery take?, by daley on Feb 18, 2008 22:01:43 GMT 1, Sham69 - I guess I was referring to ambitious artists and not people that have done a few stencils and sell on ebay. To be taken seriously artists need to be taken on and promoted by a gallery. Back door sales appear to keep the price down for the buyer but an artist needs to build a reputation with sales through a gallery, which is visible to the world. If they are lucky this will make the artists more desirable and things then take off for them.
If they are not successful they go back to selling stencils on ebay. ;D
Sham69 - I guess I was referring to ambitious artists and not people that have done a few stencils and sell on ebay. To be taken seriously artists need to be taken on and promoted by a gallery. Back door sales appear to keep the price down for the buyer but an artist needs to build a reputation with sales through a gallery, which is visible to the world. If they are lucky this will make the artists more desirable and things then take off for them.
If they are not successful they go back to selling stencils on ebay. ;D
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How much commission does a gallery take?, by daley on Feb 18, 2008 22:10:13 GMT 1, If it works on a commission basis does that mean that if pieces don't sell at a show that they are still owned by and go back to the artist? Is there usually an agreed upon amount of time that the gallery will continue to hold pieces for sale even after the conclusion of a show? Just curious since you seldom hear about this aspect of how galleries and artists interact.
Some galleries just ask for the particular work that they are showing not to be available for sale elsewhere (i.e. on the net) whilst their show is on. Other galleries may suggest that there is a period of a few months after a show were they will still take their cut. As work sometimes sells after a show is over - as the client has then had time to to think and discuss a possible purchase with wife, hubby, partner, dog etc. This info is just given from personal experience though. But again, as I said in above post, it's in the artists interest to sell the work through the gallery.
If it works on a commission basis does that mean that if pieces don't sell at a show that they are still owned by and go back to the artist? Is there usually an agreed upon amount of time that the gallery will continue to hold pieces for sale even after the conclusion of a show? Just curious since you seldom hear about this aspect of how galleries and artists interact. Some galleries just ask for the particular work that they are showing not to be available for sale elsewhere (i.e. on the net) whilst their show is on. Other galleries may suggest that there is a period of a few months after a show were they will still take their cut. As work sometimes sells after a show is over - as the client has then had time to to think and discuss a possible purchase with wife, hubby, partner, dog etc. This info is just given from personal experience though. But again, as I said in above post, it's in the artists interest to sell the work through the gallery. |
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