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Saturday, January 16, 2016

How To Choose Abstract Sculptures New York For Any Setting

By Brian West


If you are thinking about building your art collection, you may want to consider purchasing sculptures as well as paintings or other items. You might think that buying abstract sculptures New York may be difficult or intimidating but if you pay attention to a few key guidelines you may be amazed at how you can grow your collection no matter what setting you will be putting them in.

Many people think that these items are very expensive but this is not always the case. If you want a very large piece by a well-known artist you will likely be paying quite a bit of money for it but smaller pieces from lesser-known sculptors can actually be surprisingly affordable.

You do need to think about the space that you will be putting your statue into. If you are working with an area that has traditional architecture you may need to be very careful about the piece that you choose. You want to make sure that while it stands out visually that a piece you choose still makes sense and fits in with the other elements in your space.

Size can affect price but so can the material that a sculpture is made out of. Bronze or marble will often be quite pricey while metal such as steel can be less expensive. Some of the cost comes from the fact that certain materials can be worked more quickly and with less effort.

If you are choosing a piece of sculpture for your home, you can choose whichever piece you like best. It may not be as easy if you are purchasing pieces for an office or other professional space. You may want to speak with a consultant or art buyer in order to get some advice on which pieces would work best if you are building a collection in a professional space.

Once you have some basic ideas about what you are looking for you can start your search. Galleries can be fun and relaxing to look through and you will also be able to see particular pieces in person. If you like an artist but nothing they have on display catches your eye you might want to speak to the gallery curator to find out if there is anything else they can let you see.

If you do see a piece by a particular artist that you like but it does not suit your needs or your budget, you may be able to find out who the sculptor was and then research other sculptures that they have made in the past. Some artists are even willing to create commissioned pieces which can be fantastic news for some collectors.

If you do get to the point where you are purchasing a piece, don't be surprised if an artist is unwilling to negotiate on price. Often they have commissions to pay if they are selling through a gallery. There may also be costs for materials and the cost of labor since these pieces can take quite some time to complete. When you do end up securing a sculpture you can sit back and enjoy the beauty that these items can bring to your environment.




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