Collecting
10 articles
The Complete Guide to Buying Western Art
A practical guide to the western art market from Austin Gallery — covering artists, price ranges, authentication, top auction houses, Texas museums, and how to start collecting with confidence.
Art and Taxes: The Complete Guide to Tax Benefits When Buying, Selling, and Donating Fine Art
Complete guide to art tax benefits covering capital gains, charitable deductions, estate planning, and business deductions. Learn how to minimize taxes when buying, selling, or donating fine art.
What to Do with Inherited Art: The Complete Guide to Valuing, Keeping, Selling, or Donating Family Artwork
A comprehensive guide to handling inherited art—from immediate steps to long-term decisions about appraisals, taxes, insurance, selling, donating, and caring for family artwork.
The Complete Art Framing Masterclass: From Museum-Quality Presentation to Budget-Friendly DIY (All Levels)
The ultimate guide to framing fine art—from museum-quality techniques to budget-friendly DIY methods. Learn mat selection, float mounting, glazing options, and professional hanging tips from industry experts.
Get Your Hands Dirty: Top Art Workshops for Adults
From wheel-throwing at Feats of Clay to figure drawing at the Contemporary — the best adult art classes in Austin. Most start under $50.
Irving Amen's "Audience at Tivoli": A Masterwork of Mid-Century Printmaking
Irving Amen's "Audience at Tivoli" captures the essence of shared human experience through masterful color woodcut technique. This comprehensive guide explores the work's place in Amen's oeuvre, its connection to Copenhagen's legendary Tivoli Gardens, and essential collector information on authentication and market values.
The Ethics of Art Collecting: Questions Every Collector Should Ask
Exploring the ethical dimensions of art collecting. Important questions every thoughtful collector should consider.
Why Prints Matter: The Complete Guide to Collecting Original Multiples (Collector's Guide)
From Durer's woodcuts to Warhol's screenprints, original prints have shaped art history. A comprehensive guide covering print types, edition information, investment potential, where to buy, and long-term care for collectors.
Caring for Art: Simple Maintenance Every Collector Should Know (Easy Methods)
The complete art maintenance guide for collectors. Learn preventive care, environmental controls, cleaning by medium, pest prevention, when to call a conservator, and emergency response for water and fire damage.
The Joy of Collecting: Why Art Changes Lives
Explore why living with art enriches daily life. The emotional, intellectual, and spiritual benefits of building a personal art collection.