Because the art world offers so many delightful things to look at, spending money is easy. However, the ease of buying can disguise the challenges of selling.

Most top notch auction houses only want to sell works by artists with proven names. Conversely, artists without a proven track record, or those who have fallen off the radar, will not be considered. Other than the handful of proven blue-chip artists whose works regularly appear at auction, most of the rest sells for far less. Galleries are usually reluctant to resell works they have already sold, because they typically make more money selling a new work by the same artist.

Due to the fact that selling art can often be a complicated and nuanced process, those without privileged access may be at a significant disadvantage.

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