The Intrepid Art Collector: The Beginner's Guide to Finding, Buying, and Appreciating Art on a Budget

by Lisa Hunter

Ready to upgrade your artwork from framed Monet posters but intimidated by what you see in galleries?

In The Intrepid Art Collector , Lisa Hunter shows you how to start a fine art collection without spending a fortune. This accessible, jargon-free resource contains up-to-date information on the most popular original art—everything from photography and posters to African art and animation—including where to find it and how to buy it at a fair price. Easy-to-use checklists help you evaluate original art and steer clear of clever fakes. In addition, Hunter has interviewed top dealers, curators, arts lawyers, and appraisers to bring you the best advice

• Advantages to buying real art instead of reproductions
• Determining if a piece of art is fairly priced
• Predicting if an artist’s work will go up in value
• Techniques for negotiating a price with a dealer
• Developing your artistic taste, so you’ll know if you’ll still love your purchase ten years down the road
• How to preserve art in your home
• Resources, websites, and magazines that will help you learn more about the market and where to find different types of art

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

368 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Lisa Hunter is the author of The Intrepid Art Collector (Three Rivers/Random House) and the co-writer of The Art of We Happy Few (Dark Horse/Penguin Random House Canada).

The above are the only two books that should be on this page. Goodreads frequently adds books by other Lisa Hunters, but they are not the same author. Similarly, there should not be a blog associated with this page, though blogs of other Lisa Hunters are sometimes added in error.

Reviews

[Jenny Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent resource! Please publish a new edition - I would love updated thoughts on buying art online as tech has evolved so much since 2006.

[Mondbahnhof · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although the art market develops fast and this book is 6 years old it is a great and helpful resource how to start or build an art collection. Written in a personal and easy to read style but nevertheless with a lot of helpful information it provides general advice (e.g. dealing with dealers, buying at an auction) as well as tips regarding specific art categories (contemporary, 19th/20th century, photography, prints, vintage posters, native american, african, oriental rugs and antiquities). Don't expect any pictures in this book, there is only text, but it's so worth reading it!

[Dorothy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely fabulous book about the ins and outs of art collecting. It's not a hobby for snooty people, I'll have you know. If you have a deep appreciation for art and need guidance on how to start art collecting and the resources you should reference in beginning this wonderful past time, this book is perfect for you! I highly recommend it and Hunter provides a wide array of helpful hints and she even has a blog that keeps you apprised of the art scene. A must for the art lover!!

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Intrepid Art Collector is about how you, or someone you love who needs a Christmas present, can buy art on a regular person's budget. It covers everything from contemporary art to prints to photographs to art posters to Oriental rugs, and lays out what you're looking for and what you should watch out for. It's a nifty read, fits in your pocket, and will make you sound smart at parties.

[Lindsey Windham · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an easy and helpful read for aspiring art collectors!