Wondering....:)

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Permalink Reply by Graceful Antiques on June 27, 2012 at 8:13am

I think this has been discussed before but Carol can answer more I am sure. 

Permalink Reply by MTippingAtelier-Admin on June 27, 2012 at 8:49am

Pam, I know that this certainly true for me--I sell  midcentury Scandinavian/Italian art pottery and glass and am also very drawn to the amazing work of contemporary potters and glass makers.

Mary

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Permalink Reply by Ruby Lane on June 27, 2012 at 9:07am

Hi Pam,

Contemporary artists can list their items on Ruby Lane in the Fine Arts section. :) Here are the guidelines:

In addition to the Common Requirements, we require Fine Art items, i.e. those that begin with the word Fine Art in the category string, to meet these quality standards:

• Fine Art items must be high quality original, or numbered limited edition pieces of signed or authenticated art such as paintings, sculptures, drawings, photos, or ceramics. No reproductions are allowed.
• Minimum sale price for any Fine Art item is $100 USD.
• Limited edition copies of an original artwork must be produced by the hand of the original artist or bear evidence of having been produced under their direction or with their approval. Generally, this will mean a limited edition copy of an original artwork is signed by the artist or bears their personal remarque.
• Limited edition copies of an original artwork must be numbered.

   

• Specifically excluded from being listedin Fine Art Lane are:
  • copies of another artist's work whether done by hand or machine.
  • items of decorative or applied arts.
  • print editions produced in excess of 1500 copies.
  • open edition prints .
  • commonly available, mass-produced prints.
• Additional requirements for Fine Art: Antiques subcategory:
  • Fine Art: sub category Antique items must be high quality pieces that are 100 years old or older.
  • Anonymous antique works can be listed if their age can be reliably established even though not signed or authenticated.
  • If an artist's signature or remarque is present it must be pictured and be clearly readable in at least one photo.
  • Minimum sale price for any Fine Art: sub category Antique item is $100 USD.

Here is a few of the contemporary fine artists (shop name) whose work is listed on the site:

Uchizono Gallery - Rachel Uchizonoo, Lisa Williams Art Gallery - Lisa Williams, Gary Germer represents Brian Cook, Canadian Artist Julia Trops, Nouveau Art Gallery - Laurie Warner, Cascade Collection - Anton Pavlenko, Antiquarian Traders - Walter Furlon and many more.

Carol

Permalink Reply by MTippingAtelier-Admin on June 27, 2012 at 9:20am

Fantastic!!  Thanks, Carol!:)

Mary

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Permalink Reply by Ruby Lane on June 27, 2012 at 10:00am

One little thing to keep in mind for shop owners who want to list 'contemporary' artwork - make sure the item is signed by the artist or it is authenticated because if it shows up in a search somewhere, it is less than 20 years old and isn't signed or authenticated it is probably going to get flagged by someone. Occasionally folks try to 'slip' one in but trust me ---  the Artists notice. :)

Permalink Reply by WhimsicalVintage on June 27, 2012 at 11:25am

Thanks for the info Carol:)  I'm not an artist myself but would love to promote that part of RL through FB, Pinterest, etc. and know a few artists who may be interested and like myself, didn't know.  I've always felt that the artistic community fuels creativity in those of us who aren't artists but creatively minded.

I'll go check out some of the artists that you listed now...thanks again:)

Reply by MTippingAtelier-Admin 2 hours ago

Pam, I know that this certainly true for me--I sell  midcentury Scandinavian/Italian art pottery and glass and am also very drawn to the amazing work of contemporary potters and glass makers.

Mary

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...Mary, that's why people like you and me need large houses and barns for our furry friends and lots of collectibles:)