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What could be better than working with artists, selling art, and making money on it? Sounds tempting, doesn’t it? De facto, however, the life of an art dealer is way more complicated and requires much more effort than it may seem at first sight. If you are about to start your artwork dealer career but don’t know how to take the first steps of your journey to success, below are four beginner tips that might well prove to be useful in the future.

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For many art collectors, 2021 will become a busy year. One look at the auction calendar is enough: a significant number of auction houses have already scheduled sales to present brand-new art editions. Considering the current trying circumstances, it’s next to impossible to predict anything, so the audience shouldn’t plan ahead but keep a finger on the pulse and keep an eye on a quickly changing art industry. To while away the time, let’s look at the five most expensive artworks that were sold at auctions in 2020.

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One might wonder what is so difficult about hanging paintings or pictures? The entire process seems pretty straightforward. However, there is always a magical “but” transforming a plain task into a real pain in the neck. If you want to hang art properly and make it look harmonious and beautiful, below is the list of four unspoken rules that will help you do a good job of hanging original artworks in your home.

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The art world is subject to change. No matter what is produced or invented, almost everything becomes a thing of the past sooner or later. Take, for example, contemporary sculpture. It can well be described as “evocative” and “compelling.” But is “being provoking” an ultimate characteristic? That’s quite doubtful. There is always a line between a steady trend and timeless basics, and balancing between these two extremes is a real challenge. To understand what has been said, let’s look at the mind-blowing abstract sculptures by the Ukrainian sculptor Michael Levchenko.

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No matter what you are collecting, you need to know where to get precious and rare things for your collection. It’s an ultimate headache for art collectors hunting for some scarce or overly valuable collectibles. Things look even worse for newbies who only start their journeys and have no idea where to look for coveted items.

There is a limited number of decent and reliable places where you can buy all sorts of decorative arts and antiques. And today, we want to tell you about one of them — Showplace Luxury Design Vintage in New York City, a paradise for art collectors.

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