How to Sell Artwork Online

Selling artwork online requires some homework but it can be financially rewarding.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Get your artwork appraised. Look up "Art Appraisers" in the phone book or online. This may cost several hundred dollars depending on the type of artwork.

2. Look up "Auction House" online. The top auction houses are Christie's, Sotheby's and Butterfield & Butterfield. A less expensive route may be eBay or MSN Auctions.

3. Contact the auction houses. Ask if they handle your type of artwork, how much they charge and any other pertinent information they can give you.

4. Select an auction house. You will be responsible for the shipment of the artwork to the auction house. If you use eBay or MSN Auctions, you will determine the method of shipment when you input the listing for your artwork.

5. Set the opening bid price, which is the lowest price you will take for the artwork.

6. Wait for the bidding to begin.

Tips & Warnings

• You can sell an item reserve, which requires the bidding reach a certain level or you don't have to sell.
• You may be required to provide proof of ownership such as purchase papers or estate papers identifying the artwork.
• Always insure your artwork when shipping it.

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on 3/8/2009 Thank for writing an article that can get us started selling are artwork online. 5*

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