I really like the painting, but it just doesnt look good in my house. Is it insulting to the artist, or a big problem for the gallery if I ask if I can return the piece?
2006-08-14 03:17:09 · 5 answers · asked by J-Train 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
I really like the painting, but it just doesnt look fit in my house. It's a 6x4 foot painting and is very bold. Unfortunately, I under estimated how much the size really overwhelms the room, and the red in the painting unfortunately clashes with some 20' long red curtains. Very bad planning on my part.
Is it insulting to the artist, or a big problem for the gallery if I ask if I can return the piece?
2006-08-14 12:01:35 · update #1
It's insulting if the reason you are returning the painting is because it doesn't match the decor. Whatever reason you have for returning it, or asking for a substitution, should be honest. The gallery owner should not have a problem with that as long as you are sincere and he/she is reputable and the two of your really want to transact a suitable piece of art. But the artist...whether he/she is insulted or not, don't worry about it. Only problem might be if the gallery has already paid the commission and the artist is asked to pay it back. That's awkward at the least...insulting at the worst.
2006-08-15 23:11:01 · answer #1 · answered by Victor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had you bought it online, returning it probably wouldn't be a problem, most have a return policy. Since you say you bought it from a gallery, they are not obligated to accept returns. If you buy from them on a regular basis perhaps they may be willing to to exchange it for another from the same artist and of equal value, both the artist and the gallery will have to agree on this. Suggest next time, take a picture of the wall you plan to hang a painting on before you buy.
2006-08-14 11:58:31 · answer #2 · answered by GUERRO 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once overheard a conversation between two people at an art gallery. One was a serious collector, the other was more concerned about their own imagine.
What the serious collector said went something like this: Some people treat art as nothing more than an extension of their
furniture, something to match the decor. True lovers of art accommodate the art, not the house. If you're looking for art as furniture you would be better off buying it at Wal-Mart. It's much cheaper there.
2006-08-14 04:45:38 · answer #3 · answered by Doc Watson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm an artist and personally (not to be rude either) would be a bit insulted and confused. i'm sure you knew the colors of the surroundings and the set up of the room. you normally buy art after taking in consideration that the art would fit, not buy the art and not take in consideration if it would fit.
i'd say if you really don't like it, take it to the gallery and just ask them to resale it for you, and just tell them that it wasn't suitable. that way no-one is put out.
2006-08-14 11:07:42 · answer #4 · answered by lynetteemay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't be and they maybe able to help you find something that will work with your color scheme. Only other thing is did you read their return policy?
2006-08-14 03:23:37 · answer #5 · answered by Shelley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋