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©️ Gabriëlla Cleuren

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The price quoted is the collection price for the artwork, unframed. We do not provide transport.

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What agreement do you enter into when selling a work of art?

When selling a work of art, you make agreements about the transfer of ownership, the associated rights and the corresponding remuneration.

Why is this important?

When you sell a work of art, you also transfer the risks associated with the work to the new buyer. This means that, as the seller, you are no longer responsible for theft, damage caused by third parties, fire, etc.

In principle, this applies from the moment ownership changes and not necessarily when the artwork is delivered. However, it is often agreed that ownership is only transferred when the artwork is delivered. That is why it is crucial to conclude a sales agreement.

How do you draw up such an agreement?

There are several things to take into account in a sales agreement:

The work

The price

A certificate of authenticity

The agreements regarding payment and delivery

The terms and conditions of sale

The copyrights

The work

When describing the work, be as complete as possible: the technique and materials you used, the dimensions, a photo of the work, etc.

The price

If you have agreed or negotiated a price, be sure to also state whether VAT is payable on this and how much it amounts to. In addition, you may also add any additional costs that still need to be charged, such as delivery and transport costs.

A certificate of authenticity

This proves that the work is an original by the artist. If the buyer ever wants to resell the work later, or prove to third parties that the work is indeed an original, the owner of the work can demonstrate this with this document.

In the certificate, you include a description of the work. You describe whether it is a unique piece or part of a series and provide proof of ownership (e.g. by means of the artist's signature). In the case of a digital work, an NFT can serve as proof of authenticity.

The agreements regarding payment and delivery

Here you agree when the payment must be made, to which account, when the work will be delivered, to which address and who is responsible for transport, insurance, etc.

The terms and conditions of sale

Here you agree on a number of specific conditions, such as the transfer of ownership. If you want the transfer to take effect only after payment has been made, you can add this sentence: ‘The seller retains ownership of the goods until full payment has been made.’

Copyright

It is useful to include a clause in your sales agreement about copyright and how the owner may use the work, known as the modes of exploitation. Many buyers are unaware that the artist still retains a number of rights after the sale.

For example, you can make agreements about the right to exhibit. In principle, this right is transferred with the sale, but if you do not want this, you can specify this in the agreement. In addition, you can also state that, as an artist, you are entitled to resale rights when your work is resold.

Proof of the financial transaction.

Finally, when you sell a work, you will also provide the buyer with financial proof of the sale. This allows the buyer to include this document in their accounts. Make two copies and keep a copy of this proof for yourself.

In the financial transaction document, you should include a description of the work, the date and the sale price. If you are self-employed as a secondary or primary occupation, you will have a company number and your invoice will serve as proof of the financial transaction.

If you do not have a company number, simply create a simple proof for the accounts.

12.03.2024

Translated with DeepL.com from Kunstwerkt.be

Optimal framing for  my work. (tested after many years of trying different options)

Since my works are painted or drawn right up to the edge of the support (paper or linen), they must be framed with a passe-partout, preferably in off-white, in order to create a separation from the surroundings. A natural light wood frame around this gives the best and most neutral results. A light gold frame also works well if desired. (Heavy, bombastic frames detract from the work). Glass can then be used for protection, as well as a backing with a hanging mechanism for the frame.

If they are mounted on linen, the same passe-partout cut-out now applies to the linen around the edges, unless standard sizes are used. In that case, a minimum border of 9 cm should be maintained to allow the work to come into its own. The linen is then stretched over a stretcher frame over those 9 cm. This allows the work to function as if it were painted on linen.

This applies to all works. For a size of 73 x 110 cm, a passe-partout of 9 to 10 cm is recommended. Even for a half size of 74 x 54 cm, 9 cm is optimal. For smaller works, the passe-partout can be reduced to a minimum of 7 cm. Very small works can be fixed in the centre or slightly higher on an off-white background measuring 35 x 45 cm, or the cut-out can be made in the centre or slightly higher. This depends on personal preference.