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A No-Nonsense Guide to Buying Art gives you the real tools collectors use — from spotting originals to negotiating confidently. It’s concise, visual, and designed to make you a smarter buyer in one afternoon.
- The Door You have been Walking past.
- Why Smart People Buy Dumb Art
- Taste Isn't Born, It's Trained
- Know What You're Looking At
- Where to Look
And Much More.....
Get the GuideWhere Knowledge Meets Confident Art Buying
My book empowers readers to confidently navigate the art world. Learn practical strategies, avoid costly mistakes, and develop a keen eye to make smart, informed purchases that truly reflect your taste.
This book helps you understand art simply and confidently. It removes confusion, teaches clear judgment, and shows how to trust your instincts instead of relying on galleries, trends, or outside opinions.
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Learn to Trust Your Eye, Not the Art World
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Discover how to avoid overpriced pieces, misleading sellers, and beginner mistakes. The book explains authenticity, value, and red flags clearly, helping you make smart, informed decisions every time you buy art.
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Buy Smarter and Avoid Costly Mistakes
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Learn how taste develops by comparing real examples, noticing composition, brushwork, and intention. The book shows how disciplined looking sharpens your eye and builds strong, confident judgment in every artwork.
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Train Your Taste Through Real Understanding
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Gain the mindset of a genuine collector. Understand provenance, fair buying, respect for artists, and how fewer, better works create meaningful collections that reflect your personality and values.
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Collect Art with Confidence and Integrity
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“Easy to read and genuinely helpful.”
I spent the last hour reading through the book, and Chapters 7 and 8 were especially useful. I’m heading to my next visit to "Things Remembered "feeling fully equipped — and more enthusiastic than ever.
— Stewart G., London, Canada
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“This e-book is suitable for anyone who aspires to collect art .”
It breaks down all of the considerations
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well as for those of us who know very little about the “art” of collecting and purchasing meaningful pieces.
— Jacqueline H., Grand Bend , Ontario
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“The best $9 I’ve spent on art.”
I feel confident now. I know what to look for, what to avoid, and I’m actually excited to start building my collection.
— Monica S., St. Petersburg
A practical, no-fluff guide drawn from four decades in the art world
Inside the Book
Seven compact chapters that walk you through the real-world art market — from decoding originals and reproductions to mastering pricing, negotiation, and taste.
Each chapter ends with a simple “Key Points” checklist — so you’re never left wondering what to apply or how.
About the Author
John Sumner has spent more than 40 years in the art world — as a picture framer, art publisher, dealer, gallery owner, and appraiser.
He’s represented artists, sold into major galleries and distributors, and advised collectors across the country.
In A No-Nonsense Guide to Buying Art, he distills those decades of experience into a simple, honest roadmap anyone can follow to buy art with confidence.
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