WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that
this blog contains the names of deceased persons.
An Aboriginal art gallery is an Aboriginal art gallery is an Aboriginal art gallery. It may seem that simple from the point of view of someone who is not engaged in the art business. However, from the point of view of an art collector or art investor with modest financial resources, there is one particularly salient consideration which begs the question, “Is the Aboriginal art gallery primarily a bricks-and-mortar art gallery or an online art gallery?”
Aboriginal Art Paintings at
www.aboriginalartpaintings.com.au is a refreshingly unique online Aboriginal art gallery and shop that offers investment art by major established Australian Aboriginal artists.
For a prospective buyer of either investment art or art for collection and aesthetic purposes, there are distinct advantages to dealing with a reputable online art gallery. Firstly, let’s define “reputable” in terms of an online gallery.
Assuming that the online Aboriginal art gallery is Australian, to be considered reputable and trustworthy it should possess or provide the following:
1. Registered business name or company credentials
2. ABN (Australian Business Number issued by the Australian Tax Office for Taxation purposes)
3. Street address that is verifiable and clearly displayed on its Website
4. Contact details on their site, such as email and phone, to which they respond promptly
5. Include photo of the Aboriginal artist holding their artwork, plus a certificate of authenticity and a tax invoice.
It is easy to check images and information about major Aboriginal artists online. Simply type the Aboriginal artist’s name into a Google Image Search at
http://images.google.com/ or
http://images.google.com.au . You will find pictures of the artist as well as plenty of examples of their work. Doing a regular Google search, such as typing ”aboriginal art paintings” into the search box will lead you to biographies and lots of information about the artists.
Now to address the question: “What are the advantages of dealing with an Aboriginal art gallery that is ONLINE, on the Internet compared with a bricks-and-mortar art gallery?”
- They tend to supply art at the best value because they have lower overheads or operating costs.
- Buyers has easy access to the best Australian Aboriginal artwork regardless of where in the world they may be located.
- Works of art can be viewed without distraction from the comfort of your own home, office or lounge room when gallery images are online.
- If their works are unframed, which is usually the case with online galleries, then delivery is simple and highly economical.
- Contact Australia Gift Shop and Aboriginal Art Paintings Gallery
(07) 41593043 (within Australia)
- Contact Australia Gift Shop and Aboriginal Art Paintings Gallery
+61 7 41593043 (outside Australia)