Before you purchase a piece of golf art, you should have an idea about the various possibilities and options. If you are contemplating buying a golf photograph because they are less expensive than original oil paintings Giclees and lithographs, you should read on… Here are the three reasons that will help you to make an informed financial decision.
1. Consider Market Value
Golf landscape paintings, Giclees and lithographs always have had more value than photographs of golf courses. Artists typically make only a certain number of Limited Edition reproductions (such as only 25) of their original paintings, which make them quite valuable due to their exclusivity. Personally signed Giclees and prints by the artist greatly increases its worth in the art resale market. One of the prominent artists in the world of golf art, Graeme Baxter commands a great value for his signed paintings, Giclees, Limited and Open Edition prints of his golf course paintings and signs each one in pencil, personally. Such paintings and reproductions are highly sought after by knowledgeable golf are enthusiasts of golf landscapes in particular. Consider this – would you rather have a masterpiece that took the artist more than a month to create or a photo that may have taken an hour of snapping to get it right?
2. Types of Medium
Golf course oil paintings offer many different options to choose from in terms of the medium or reproductions. You can either select a lithograph print or a Giclee that is reproduced on canvas. The choice for the appearance of your painting also includes decisions like whether they will be framed or not. For instance, if you choose a Giclee (canvas) then there is no need to put a glass cover on it as it looks exactly like the original. But in case of lithographs, a glass covering is often chosen by art buyers to protect the art and reduce fading. Most of the well known golf artists offer prints of their paintings in a variety of medium, providing far more freedom to the art buyer.
3. Personal or Corporate Gift
The final and most important reason that works in favor of buying a golf landscape painting is that it’s the preferred gift for any golf enthusiast. Be it Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries or any other special occasion, paintings of golf courses are far preferred than photographs. Such a gift increases the prestige of both parties as well as the receiver who will most likely cherish it forever and appreciate the increase in value. Most art collectors find the original golf oil painting is too costly for their budget in which a Graeme Baxter original sell anywhere from USD $14,000 to $250,000. That’s why the majority of collectors buy Giclees and Limited or Open Edition prints of the painting. There is definitely more value and beauty in art than photographs.
There are many, many reasons why buying a golf course painting over a golf photograph makes more sense. Although for this article, the primary reason is its art investment and can also be a potentially fruitful hobby if you know what you are buying. So always opt for golf course paintings and its mediums and enjoy the benefits of personal and financial appreciation!
If you admire art and love the game of golf, check out the website www.BaxterGolfArt.com for hundreds of Giclees, lithographs and originals by Graeme Baxter.
Article Source: Three Reasons Why Buyers Prefer Golf Course Paintings Over Photographs
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