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Photo Guide
One rule applies: QUALITY PHOTOS SELL ART. Please read through the steps below to ensure your classified listing has quality photos.
(Click To Open)Original Paintings
- We will need photos of all original art before we can approve the listing.
- Original art is best photographed out-of-doors in natural light. This will not only show the true colors of a painting but will also reveal its texture. If it is not possible to photograph your work in natural light we ask that you do the best you can and try to avoid using a flash because of the glare and color distortion it causes.
- Include at least 1 photo that shows the entire piece and frame within the boundaries of the photo.
- The higher the resolution and quality of the photo the better your listing will look (up to 3000 pixels X 3000 pixels is accepted). Quality photos will allow us to show detail, and will result in a faster sale.
- When listing original art please include photos of any paperwork you have (certificate of authenticity, original bill of sale, letter from the artist, etc). Art Brokerage will black out any pricing and/or personal information from these documents and include them in your listing. Including photos of any paperwork is a very necessary part of your listing.
- If possible please include a photo of the verso (reverse) of the painting.
- If your original art is signed please include 1 close-up of the signature.
- If your art is framed with glass or plexiglass and you are unable to photograph your art in natural light, please try to take the photos at a slight angle to avoid capturing any glare.
- Please check the links below to view a few original paintings listed with quality photos:
example 1 - Patricia Govezensky "Harbour Side Bistro II"
example 2 - Eugene Garin "Whispering Pines"
example 3 - Tie-Feng Jiang "Black Mountain Goat"
please note: if your art is damaged please include detailed photos of the damage
Non-disclosure of any damage may result addition shipping costs in returned artwork.
(Click To Open)Limited Edition Prints
- Art Brokerage has many photos on file for limited edition prints. If your print is from a major artist, is in mint condition, and is not framed there is no need to include any photos with your listing (unless you have higher quality photos than what we already have on file).
- Limited edition prints are best photographed outside in natural light.
- Include at least one photo that shows the entire print and frame within the boundaries of the photo.
- When listing limited edition prints please include photos of any paperwork you have (certificate of authenticity, original bill of sale, letter from the artist, etc). Art Brokerage will black out any pricing/personal information from these documents and include them in your listing. If you have paperwork we need photos. Including photos of any paperwork is a very necessary part of your listing.
- If your limited edition print is signed please include 1 close-up of the signature.
- If your art is framed with glass or plexiglass and you are unable to photograph your art in natural light, please try to take the photos at a slight angle to avoid capturing any glare.
- Please check the links below to view limited edition prints listed with quality photos:
example 1 - Marc Chagall "Rest"
example 2 - Pablo Picasso "Bullfight III"
example 3 - Andy Warhol "Mobile II.350" <— File photo, if yours are better than this please include.
please note: if your art is damaged please include detailed photos of the damage
Non-disclosure of any damage may result addition shipping costs in returned artwork.
(Click To Open)Sculptures
- Art Brokerage has many photos on file for limited edition sculptures however we do ask that you upload your photos if possible. If your sculpture is an original or other one of a kind we will need photos before we can approve your listing.
- Please include photos of several views of your sculpture.
- If your sculpture is signed or stamped by the foundry please include 1 close-up of the signature/stamp. (most sculptures will have markings)
- When listing limited edition sculptures please include photos of any paperwork you have (certificate of authenticity, original bill of sale, letter from the artist, etc). Art Brokerage will black out any pricing/personal information from these documents and include them in your listing. If you have paperwork we need photos. Including photos of any paperwork is a very necessary part of your listing.
please note: if your art is damaged please include detailed photos of the damage
Non-disclosure of any damage may result addition shipping costs in returned artwork.
(Click To Open)Jewelry
- Art Brokerage has many photos on file for limited edition jewelry however we do ask that you send in photos if you can. Also please list whether or not the jewelry has been worn and it's condition.
- Please include photos of several views of your jewelry.
- If your jewelry is signed or stamped by the foundry please include one close-up of the signature/stamp.
- When listing limited edition jewelry please include photos of any paperwork you have (certificate of authenticity, original bill of sale, letter from the artist, etc). Art Brokerage will black out any pricing/personal information from these documents and include them in your listing. If you have paperwork we need photos. Including photos of any paperwork is a very necessary part of your listing.
(Click To Open)Photo FAQ
1. I do not have a digital camera but would like to list my art with Art Brokerage.
If your listing limited edition prints or sculptures we probably have the photos on file. Please list your art, we will contact you if we need photos. If you are listing original art you will need to find a way to send us photos.
2. What kind of file formats does Art Brokerage accept?
We accept JPG, GIF, TIFF, PNG, and BMP photo file formats up to 5 MB. No polaroids, faxed photos, or photos will be accepted by snail mail. You must find a way to get digital photos to us. Any Kinko's or similar copy shop will be happy to digitize and email your photos to us.
3. I am having trouble uploading my photos, can I email the photos instead?
Yes, please email your photos to thomas@artbrokerage.com if you have any trouble uploading them to our website.
If your listing limited edition prints or sculptures we probably have the photos on file. Please list your art, we will contact you if we need photos. If you are listing original art you will need to find a way to send us photos.
2. What kind of file formats does Art Brokerage accept?
We accept JPG, GIF, TIFF, PNG, and BMP photo file formats up to 5 MB. No polaroids, faxed photos, or photos will be accepted by snail mail. You must find a way to get digital photos to us. Any Kinko's or similar copy shop will be happy to digitize and email your photos to us.
3. I am having trouble uploading my photos, can I email the photos instead?
Yes, please email your photos to thomas@artbrokerage.com if you have any trouble uploading them to our website.
(Click To Open)Contact
For technical listing support with any of our site features please email thomas@artbrokerage.com
If you have art you wish to sell and have related questions please contact artsales@artbrokerage.com
If you have art you wish to sell and have related questions please contact artsales@artbrokerage.com