chaserawr
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Help with pricing for upcoming artist commission, by chaserawr on Jun 26, 2012 4:11:24 GMT 1, Hey guys,
I'm in the process of purchasing some VERY upcoming artists work shortly and the artist has asked what I am willing to pay for the pieces.
They are ink drawings on art paper 6" x 10"
This particular artist has not had any shows or exhibitions just found him on the internet.
The last thing I want to do is be rude or insulting. Any pointers or guidelines on how to approach this?
Thanks!
Hey guys,
I'm in the process of purchasing some VERY upcoming artists work shortly and the artist has asked what I am willing to pay for the pieces.
They are ink drawings on art paper 6" x 10"
This particular artist has not had any shows or exhibitions just found him on the internet.
The last thing I want to do is be rude or insulting. Any pointers or guidelines on how to approach this?
Thanks!
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maroom
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Help with pricing for upcoming artist commission, by maroom on Jun 26, 2012 6:59:23 GMT 1, Well if they've not sold much before and haven't set a price then I would suggest basing it on time + materials + postage.
So it depends on how intricate they are and how long you think it took them to do.
Sounds interesting + please post photos when you've got them!
Well if they've not sold much before and haven't set a price then I would suggest basing it on time + materials + postage.
So it depends on how intricate they are and how long you think it took them to do.
Sounds interesting + please post photos when you've got them!
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Help with pricing for upcoming artist commission, by jusdeep on Jun 26, 2012 8:52:44 GMT 1, If it was me I would ask the artist to name a price, especially as it's for existing works.
They MUST have some idea of a price, but I suppose if they are against that then it all boils down to what you are comfortable in paying for an unknown, new or undiscovered artists work.
If it was a comission then it would be a different story. ie: a mutual price agreed upon by both parties.
I see no reason why they shouldn't come up with a price. They can always turn you down and you can renegotiate or pass if the artist is asking too much.
I would also try and negotiate a lower price if buying more than one piece.
If it was me I would ask the artist to name a price, especially as it's for existing works.
They MUST have some idea of a price, but I suppose if they are against that then it all boils down to what you are comfortable in paying for an unknown, new or undiscovered artists work.
If it was a comission then it would be a different story. ie: a mutual price agreed upon by both parties.
I see no reason why they shouldn't come up with a price. They can always turn you down and you can renegotiate or pass if the artist is asking too much.
I would also try and negotiate a lower price if buying more than one piece.
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Trevorm
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Help with pricing for upcoming artist commission, by Trevorm on Jun 26, 2012 10:21:21 GMT 1, My first take on it is that you're prepared to pay a premium as, as you say the artist is "VERY" upcoming. I also think that the medium in which you negotiate is important to the outcome. It's unlikely that an email, written sensitively could ever be construed as rude or insulting when it comes to agreeing a price, and to me probably the easiest way. Over the phone - don't think so. Face to face depends on how you feel at the time - you'll already have a figure in mind (which should include the nebulous premium you reckon the works are worth). He knows what his bottom level is - you just need to tease it out.
Good luck with the purchase. Looking forward to seeing them
My first take on it is that you're prepared to pay a premium as, as you say the artist is "VERY" upcoming. I also think that the medium in which you negotiate is important to the outcome. It's unlikely that an email, written sensitively could ever be construed as rude or insulting when it comes to agreeing a price, and to me probably the easiest way. Over the phone - don't think so. Face to face depends on how you feel at the time - you'll already have a figure in mind (which should include the nebulous premium you reckon the works are worth). He knows what his bottom level is - you just need to tease it out.
Good luck with the purchase. Looking forward to seeing them
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spencerlee
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Help with pricing for upcoming artist commission, by spencerlee on Jun 26, 2012 10:52:06 GMT 1, Wait. What does VERY upcoming mean.
Either very new (sounds like it)
OR
They are soon going to hit the big time. So a hot prospect.
I think trevorm thinks the latter?
Wait. What does VERY upcoming mean.
Either very new (sounds like it)
OR
They are soon going to hit the big time. So a hot prospect.
I think trevorm thinks the latter?
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spencerlee
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Help with pricing for upcoming artist commission, by spencerlee on Jun 26, 2012 10:52:50 GMT 1, I am intrigued as well. I have flicked through a lot of sites for upcoming artists, and there is a lot of terrible art out there.
I am intrigued as well. I have flicked through a lot of sites for upcoming artists, and there is a lot of terrible art out there.
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Trevorm
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Help with pricing for upcoming artist commission, by Trevorm on Jun 26, 2012 11:58:00 GMT 1, Wait. What does VERY upcoming mean. Either very new (sounds like it) OR They are soon going to hit the big time. So a hot prospect. I think trevorm thinks the latter?
Between the two, I guess. I don't think anybody can predict the arrival of a hot prospect it's a matter of what you like etc - subjective/objective.
Let us know who it is. Maybe you'll get some additional advice from the true experts on here!
Wait. What does VERY upcoming mean. Either very new (sounds like it) OR They are soon going to hit the big time. So a hot prospect. I think trevorm thinks the latter? Between the two, I guess. I don't think anybody can predict the arrival of a hot prospect it's a matter of what you like etc - subjective/objective. Let us know who it is. Maybe you'll get some additional advice from the true experts on here! |
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Help with pricing for upcoming artist commission, by warsaw project on Jun 26, 2012 12:42:53 GMT 1, Dosent look anyone has given you a price here...
I would hazard a guess at ยฃ50-ยฃ100 pounds per drawing.... Depending on the level of detail in the work.
Dosent look anyone has given you a price here...
I would hazard a guess at ยฃ50-ยฃ100 pounds per drawing.... Depending on the level of detail in the work.
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spencerlee
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Help with pricing for upcoming artist commission, by spencerlee on Jun 26, 2012 12:52:34 GMT 1, I would agree on the 50-100 price range. Maybe not 100 as people like Replete/DOC are producing work around that size for 50ish pounds, and they are known names.
Wait. What does VERY upcoming mean. Either very new (sounds like it) OR They are soon going to hit the big time. So a hot prospect. I think trevorm thinks the latter? Between the two, I guess. I don't think anybody can predict the arrival of a hot prospect it's a matter of what you like etc - subjective/objective. Let us know who it is. Maybe you'll get some additional advice from the true experts on here!
I agree it's all subjective. But if I saw an artist who's work I didn't care for, but I could see an amazing talent...I could be tempted to describe as a hot talent.
I would agree on the 50-100 price range. Maybe not 100 as people like Replete/DOC are producing work around that size for 50ish pounds, and they are known names. Wait. What does VERY upcoming mean. Either very new (sounds like it) OR They are soon going to hit the big time. So a hot prospect. I think trevorm thinks the latter? Between the two, I guess. I don't think anybody can predict the arrival of a hot prospect it's a matter of what you like etc - subjective/objective. Let us know who it is. Maybe you'll get some additional advice from the true experts on here! I agree it's all subjective. But if I saw an artist who's work I didn't care for, but I could see an amazing talent...I could be tempted to describe as a hot talent. |
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Mark Perronet
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Help with pricing for upcoming artist commission, by Mark Perronet on Jun 26, 2012 13:23:30 GMT 1, I think you should try to get the artist to name a price and then see what you think, number of drawings bought def. means talking discount.
I dont see it makes any difference how detailed they are, on that basis Matisse drawings would be worth very little...
I think you should try to get the artist to name a price and then see what you think, number of drawings bought def. means talking discount.
I dont see it makes any difference how detailed they are, on that basis Matisse drawings would be worth very little...
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rsj
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Help with pricing for upcoming artist commission, by rsj on Jun 26, 2012 15:28:27 GMT 1, They are ink drawings on art paper 6" x 10"
I would say between ยฃ25 to ยฃ60 from your description. Some more established artists are selling ink drawings of this size for less than ยฃ100.
They are ink drawings on art paper 6" x 10" I would say between ยฃ25 to ยฃ60 from your description. Some more established artists are selling ink drawings of this size for less than ยฃ100. |
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chaserawr
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Help with pricing for upcoming artist commission, by chaserawr on Jun 26, 2012 16:54:20 GMT 1, Thanks for the immense response. I guess I should clarify when I say VERY upcoming I mean this artist has no established history as being an artist, no gallery shows, exhibits, group shows, etc. Just some dude on the internet.
I think I got some good answers here and proceeded with an offer to the artist. I'll let you know what happens. Hopefully I'll be posted some pics. 
Thanks for the immense response. I guess I should clarify when I say VERY upcoming I mean this artist has no established history as being an artist, no gallery shows, exhibits, group shows, etc. Just some dude on the internet. I think I got some good answers here and proceeded with an offer to the artist. I'll let you know what happens. Hopefully I'll be posted some pics. |
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