How do I negotiate price through an inquiry?

Sellers can sometimes offer discounts, meaning you can get a work you love at a great price. The standard discount is between 5% and 15%, but some galleries only offer discounts on works over a certain price or to returning buyers. 

If you’re negotiating, we recommend following these best practices:

1. Find out the price with all additional costs, like shipping, framing, installation, taxes, and insurance. This will give you the best sense of whether the work is in your budget.
   
   
2. Try asking the gallery, “Is there a collector discount?” or “Is price negotiable?” The gallery will typically send you a proposal, which you can accept or counter.
   
   
3. Ask about a payment plan. Sometimes galleries can accept smaller installments over a few months rather than a big payment all at once. Note that in most cases, you can only take possession of the work once you’ve paid in full.