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Yes I did, and it has almost tripled in value- this was over 10 years ago. park west provides you with appraisal and certificate of authenticity. they also provide insurance for shipping and pay for the re-framing. I have been very satisfied with all the works purchased. Some art does not come framed and you would get that in a "tube".

As far as once you get it, it is up to the buyer to get insurance( fire, flooding, theft etc) insurance - home owners insurance. If you want to have your own appraisal done, that is up to the buyer. I have not had everything reappraised. take pictures of both the art work and certificate of authenticity and appraisal for record keeping for insurance - should you need it.

You can get some good deals. Last week I purchased a few more at auction and when I researched the same work, different numbers- all were doubled and or "firm". some were about the same.

a lot of the pricing is in the buyer and what the absolute last $$$ you will want to pay for the piece. I have a couple pieces that it wasn't the price but what I saw in the ART, Abstract and water colors are of my interest.

Yes, people do buy art from the ships. I have purchased many - to include Marc Chagall, O. Trasnyanski to name a couple artist. Some pieces of art are set up as a single item and you cannot put into a lot ( two pieces or more) if you like more than one, ask to see if they can go together - this will bring your opening bid down. I have been lucky a couple times and no one bid against me and got a great deal on art. I also know when it is time to stop bidding. Also - my very first "blind" auction was a steal. just watch your limit on bidding and have a general idea of what artists art go for. this is the biggest tip I can give.