November 2026 — ArtDom | News and Articles
Imagine an artist from Ukraine who has created a painting and decided to sell it for $500. They are considering two options: Etsy and Saatchi Art. The first platform allows artists to open their own shops and sell paintings alongside other handmade and creative products. The second is a specialized online gallery aimed at art buyers. But where will the artist earn more money after a sale? Where is it easier to find a buyer, and which platforms for selling paintings are better suited for expensive original artworks?
Imagine someone sending a painting abroad. They carefully pack it, enter the recipient's address correctly, and complete the customs declaration. The parcel is accepted for shipment, but questions about the documentation arise later. It turns out that the specified TN VED code contains an error in a single digit. As a result, the item may fall into a different product category or the code may not correspond to any category in the current classification system. Why can a few digits in shipping documents sometimes be just as important as the contents of the parcel?
Imagine two works by the same artist. The first is a small study measuring 20 × 30 cm, completed in just a few hours. The second is a finished painting measuring 100 × 150 cm, which took the artist several weeks to complete. Logically, the larger painting should be more expensive. However, in practice, a small study can sometimes be valued significantly higher. This situation may surprise art owners who are planning to sell a painting or determine the value of their collection. Why are collectors willing to pay more for a smaller work when it required less time and fewer materials to create?
