The Art Collector's Guide to Artalistic: The Up and Coming Online Art Gallery

The art world no longer needs to be a mystery – unveil this seemingly complex world with this guide that will teach you how to use Artalistic’s online galleries to find the perfect piece of art for your collection. Once you’ve learned the ins and outs of this website your collection will grow with the simple click of a button. 

Online art gallery - Learn about the piece of art before making a purchase

Media and style

Fine art can be classified into several different media or materials used to create the work of art. There are countless different media and even mixed media. For example: painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking etc.

Different art movements or periods use specific techniques that follow that period’s trend, for example: impressionism, surrealism, cubism, abstract art, street art, pop art, etc.

How to authenticate art from an online gallery?

The Signature

The artist’s signature is the key element used to authenticate a work of art. Most pieces are signed by the artist, however you must be careful, a painting can be signed but not authenticated! Signatures are easy to forge so if you are making a large investment we highly suggest finding an expert to inspect the work to be sure that it is an original.

Authenticate

In order to authenticate a piece of art there should be proof that the artist and not a forger created it. It is ideal to have a certificate of authenticity.

Normally the artist, art gallery or an expert specialized in the artist or movement will provide you with the certificate of authenticity.  

Limited editions

When a work of art is printed in several copies or in limited editions - this is often the case for photography and printmaking - there are very precise rules governing the sale. When a photographer or printmaker makes multiple copies of an image they are called a series. The artist will set the series at a limited amount and number and sign each print. For example, if the series has only 10 copies of an image and you have the third print created, on the back you will see 3/10 as well as the artist’s signature. The prints must be created by the artist or someone under their supervision.

If a print is part of a very small series it will increase in value. A photograph from a series of 30 prints will have a higher value than one from a series of 100 prints. Some fine art photographers only create one print, embracing the singularity of a painting.

Setting a price

The price of a work of art is set by the artist, the physical or online art gallery or by a dealer working in the art market.

Multiple factors are taken into account to establish the price, including the following:

- Size: the larger it is, the more materials and work required to create it, the more expensive it will be.

- Materials: a sculpture made of bronze will have a high price because the raw materials are expensive in and of themselves.

- Technique: The piece’s price will depend on the complexity of the techniques used to create them as well as their popularity in the history of art. For example, oil paint is difficult to use so a work of art created with this medium is more valuable than a watercolor.

- Visual impact: Experts often evaluate a piece’s visual impact in terms of composition and harmony.

- Artist's reputation: an emerging artist, even a fantastic one, will be less valued than a great artist who has received critical acclaim.

- Rarity: If a work of art is rare or part of a limited edition its price can be higher.

An artist’s reputation

An artist’s notoriety is measured according to their importance in the history of art and/or their contribution to the art world in terms of innovations.

Purchasing art from an online gallery

As we increasingly embrace the digital world, online art galleries are emerging as an alternative to traditional auction houses and showrooms. Online art purchases are exploding, as confirmed by the latest Hiscox report. Finding a reputable online art gallery is key.

Choosing the right online art gallery

You should take the following three factors into account when selecting which online art gallery you would like to make a purchase with:

Selecting the right online art gallery

Artalistic is one of the leading online art galleries, offering you countless works of art by famous and emerging artists at all price ranges.

Transparency

Artalistic’s expansive online art galleries clearly mark the price of each piece. Transactions, whether you are an artist or a collector, are done in the most transparent way. All works on this site come with a certificate of authenticity. 

An easy to use Artalistic

Artalistic is ready to give you advice and assistance throughout your decision making process – from selecting the right piece to fit your budget and taste right up to the moment the piece arrives on your doorstep. We are proud of our experienced team that is ready to bring you quality service. Our online art gallery’s success has increased exponentially since its creation two years ago.