Buying With Us
1. Initial Contact
Once you’ve selected the artwork you’d like to purchase we will. our staff will guide you through the next steps.
2. Common Questions
We will tell you all about the artist, the artwork, pricing, shipping, handling policies, and available insurance options (if applicable). This ensures you fully understand the purchase process and logistics.
3. Payment
Choose your preferred payment method, such as credit card, transfer, or cheque. Our staff will find the most suitable method for you.
4. Documentation
We will provide essential documents, including a receipt detailing the purchase, and a certificate of authenticity or provenance verifying the artwork’s history and authenticity.
5. Shipping
We will coordinate shipping with you, choosing an option that fits your needs. We aim to have your artwork delivered to you within 14 days of completing your purchase. So you can enjoy your new addition to your collection!
Selling art can be a rewarding process for investors, whether they are looking to liquidate assets, capitalize on appreciation, or simply change their collection. Here are some steps to help investors sell art effectively:
1. Submit Your Artwork
We’d love to see your work! Send us high-quality images and a detailed description of your pieces so we can review them for consignment. Once we’ve had a chance to evaluate your artwork, we’ll let you know if it’s a good fit and provide a free valuation.
2. Exhibit for Sale
We’ll work hard to get your artwork in front of the right people. Using our strong connections with top UK galleries, we’ll showcase your pieces through our online platforms, social media channels like Instagram, and even arrange for them to appear in exhibitions and shows with our gallery partners.
3. Sold
We’ll keep you in the loop every step of the way, sharing any offers we receive for your work. Once you’ve accepted an offer, we’ll take care of the logistics and make sure you’re paid within 14 business days. Simple and stress-free!
At Hartco, we are committed to supporting our clients throughout the entire art investment lifecycle, including the eventual sale of their artwork. Our contracts include a first right of refusal on all artwork purchased through us. This ensures we have the opportunity to present you with the most competitive resale options before you consider external channels. In many cases, we can achieve stronger returns in a shorter timeframe.
We operate on a performance-based model and charge a 20% commission on the profit generated from the sale of artwork acquired through us. Our sourcing fee has already been incorporated at the time of purchase, is minimal, and does not affect the market value of the artwork. This structure ensures that our incentives are fully aligned with your financial success. We only profit when you do.
To help maximise your returns, we aim to manage resales confidentially and in-house. This helps to avoid unnecessary auction fees and enables a more strategic and controlled exit.
Art is typically considered a medium to long-term investment, with a recommended holding period of three to five years to realise its full potential value.
Reselling Artwork Purchased Elsewhere
If you have acquired artwork through another company and wish to resell it via Hartco, we offer a comprehensive resale service. By becoming a client, you will benefit from our full support, including:
Direct Access to Artists and Estates
Hartco has established relationships and direct access to a range of artists and artist estates. This allows us to source unique and investment-worthy works that are not always available on the open market. Our strong industry network provides added value at both acquisition and exit stages, supporting successful investment outcomes.
Why Choose Hartco for Your Exit Strategy?
We are performance-focused consultants dedicated to achieving the highest possible returns on your artwork. Our success is tied to yours. With direct access to collectors, gallery networks, third-party sales platforms, and artist estates, Hartco is ideally positioned to optimise every aspect of the resale process.
At Hartco, we do not simply handle sales. We deliver results.
