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Ackerman’s Fine Art, LLC is actively acquiring original works of art. We offer competitive prices for quality paintings by well-known American and European artists from the 19th to the 21st centuries. Ackerman’s regularly buys paintings from all across the United States and abroad. We offer fast payment and excellent service to our clients.
Our process is simple. Once a painting is received, inspected and authenticity verified, payment is made. As a service to our clients, we regularly assist in authenticating and acquiring Certificates of Authenticity when needed.
Please contact us at anytime to discuss selling your art: (800) 791-6509 or (914) 517-2900.
Ackerman’s will only acquire works of art that meet our standard for quality and artistic beauty. We are only interested in purchasing paintings and, in some cases, sculptures. We do not purchase prints (i.e, lithographs, etchings, engravings, aquatint, drypoints, mezzotints, serigraphs,etc)
Ackerman’s understands that selling expensive art online can create a high-level of trepidation. To put sellers at ease, we provide them with a Purchase Agreement, which is a legal document that spells out the terms of a sale and protects all parties until a sale is consummated. In addition, Ackerman’s provides insurance (prior to delivery) for 100% of the agreed upon purchase price at no extra cost. This provides a safety net should their painting be lost, stolen or damaged. Seller’s can have direct contact with our corporate insurer, who will issue them a notice of insurance prior to shipping.
For those seeking further protection, Ackerman’s offers sellers the option of utilizing an escrow account with our board certified legal counsel. After an agreement is reached, we will fund the account prior to your painting being shipped. Once the artwork is received and approved, legal counsel will promptly release funds. Our goal at Ackerman’s is to provide you with a fair, safe, and hassle free selling venue.
Why Sell Your Art at Ackerman’s Fine Art
We understand that there are many avenues to selling your art, and we think that selling (or consigning) through us is your best alternative. Ackerman’s Fine Art is a well-funded gallery, and as a result, we are able to close on approved purchases quickly and without delay. We are proud to say that we own 100% of our inventory. Our goal is to provide sellers with a hassle-free environment to sell their art, and one that is both fair and equitable. Our process helps sellers avoid the waiting, high fees and uncertainty associated with selling at auction.
The process of selling your art is simple: first sellers provide photos of their artwork (or bring them into our gallery) along with all pertinent information (see the form on our “Sell Your Art” page). Once a painting is approved and a price agreed upon, sellers must ship (or deliver in-person) artwork for inspection and authentication. Once the artwork is received, inspected and authenticity verified, immediate payment is made either by overnight check or wire. In addition, Ackerman’s provides sellers with full-insurance coverage at no extra charge and a fully executed Purchase Agreement (prior to shipping) that protects both parties.
This simple process helps sellers avoid the waiting, high fees and uncertainty associated with selling at auction.
Selling at Auction
Yes, a seller could get lucky when selling at auction, however, in the vast majority of cases they don’t. In fact, in many cases lots go unsold, which not only acts to taint a work of art, but also reduces its value and makes it harder to sell. Also, keep in mind that auction houses collect large fees that will net them commissions approaching 40%. In addition, sellers must often wait many months for auctions to take place and even longer to receive payment. At Ackerman’s Fine Art we take the gamble and hassle out of selling your art. Once a price is agreed upon and the work is authenticated, we provide immediate payment.
Besides offering competitive prices, we are committed to exhibiting the core values of honesty, transparency, patience and loyalty, coupled with superior service and trust. In addition, all dealings with our gallery are kept 100% confidential.
If you would like to sell or consign a work through our gallery, please fill-out the form at the top of this page. For a list of some of the artists we are currently seeking, please see our Artists Page.
A Word About Authenticity
As is the case with many artists, a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is often needed before a work of art can be bought or sold in the marketplace. Without a proper COA from the respected authority for a particular artist, a work of art is often deemed utterly worthless. At Ackerman’s Fine Art, we help our clients acquire a COA, and in most cases, without incurrng any up-front expense. Additionally, our expertise and hands-on approach insures that each body of work is given the best chance of receiving a positive outcome.
Please note: Once an an agreement is reached to purchase a piece of art, Ackerman’s will deliver a completed bill of sale to the seller prior to delivery (ownership does not change hands until funds are exchanged). After authenticity and condition are verified, payment is promptly delivered. Under normal circumstances, verification normally takes one to five business days.
Please contact us at anytime to discuss selling your art: (800) 791-6509 or (914) 517-2900.
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