Picture buying tips

There is such a variety of artists and different styles of paintings available today that buying pictures can be almost as daunting as buying a house. To help you choose, The Gift Horse Gallery have a few useful pointers.

First and foremost

A picture lasts a long time, so it is important that you really like it. Hopefully you will enjoy the image for many years.

Take time choosing

If in doubt make use of the Gift Horse Gallery home approval service.

Monetary value is not everything

While many pictures are bought for investment purposes, increase in value can never be guaranteed – even famous artists can go out of fashion – so be as sure as possible that the picture you buy will give you lasting pleasure.

Style

Although it is unlikely that an abstract would look good next to a Constable – contemporary paintings or prints can complement an old house as well as more traditional ones can a modern house.

Missed opportunity

If you like a picture enough, buy it when you see it. Sometimes we can get another copy of a print but this is not the case with original paintings.