Art holds high cultural value in our society.
Art is valued in our society for its ability to elicit an immediate response in the viewer. Great art can speak without words, stimulate the senses and encourage emotion. Renowned artists such as Picasso were masters of their trade, and their work is highly prized today. Most people cannot afford an original work of art. Buying reprints is an affordable alternative that allows the buyer to enjoy and display artwork without the million-dollar price tag. There are several ways to sell your Picasso reprint, resulting in cash for your pocket and satisfaction for the buyer.
Instructions
1. Look online for websites that specialize in buying and selling art. Choose a site that sells reproductions in addition to original art. Follow the seller's links to find information about the company and their requirements.
2. Post a detailed description of the reprint on Craigslist or eBay. Include artist's name, title of the painting, date of the original painting, size of reprint and asking price. If the reprint is framed, include a description of the frame. Upload a clear closeup photo of the entire painting. Make sure the contact information you provided the website is current and correct. Unless you include your phone number in the post, check your email for responses. Add the website you are advertising on to your contact list so emails from interested people won't wind up in the junk-mail folder.
3. Submit the reprint to a consignment shop. A shop that specializes in art and art reprints is ideal, but other types of consignment shops may accept your reprint as well. Find consignment shops in the yellow pages or online. Call the shop, ask to speak with a manager and set up a good time to visit the establishment. Make sure the reprint is clean and undamaged and bring it to the shop at the appointed time. Staff at the shop should be able to help you decide on a suitable price for the fastest resale. When selling through consignment, the seller typically receives between 50 and 70 percent of the selling price. The shop keeps the rest.
4. Post the reprint on your favorite social-networking site. Include a photo and full description, along with asking price.
