Art BrokerageReviews of artbrokerage.com

My experience dealing with ArtBrokerage.com was nothing but positive. The response to inquiries was thorough and quick. They assured me that they would help with every step of the process, and they did. They were honest through the negotiation process. I would not hesitate to use this site again.

I had a wonderful experience with the Art Brokerage and Helen was amazing to work with. She answered all my questions and put me at ease for buying the Nano Lopez sculpture by assuring me that I had plenty of time to evaluate the sculpture when I received it. The sculpture was well packed and looked exactly like the sculptures I have seen at various galleries at a fraction of the price. I couldn’t be happier with this purchase.

Your response contains several statements about me that are simply not accurate. I never apologized to you, and I never refused to provide a Park West invoice or appraisal. The only issue regarding documentation was that I initially failed to include a COA with one listing, and when that was brought to my attention, I added the requested information and photograph. I also do not sell only Park West artwork, nor am I a “cruise ship seller.” I purchase artwork from a variety of sources. My concerns were about your inconsistent treatment of my listings. I submitted an original KEF! mixed-media work and was repeatedly told my listing price was too high and I submitted an adjusted price on 3 occasions down to a $9,000 asking price that was still too high for you. As well another Kef! original a little smaller for $7700 and you guessed it still flagged too high. What is sad you have an ad asking for Kef! paintings, and you have some Serigraphs (prints) listed at $3300. I also submitted an original Michael Godard mixed-media work at $7,700 and was told that price was too high, despite your site having another same-size Godard mixed-media work listed within a couple hundred of mine. I questioned that discrepancy, which is when the communication became increasingly unpleasant. I also a few months prior, attempted to purchase a Godard butterfly original that was advertised on your site for approximately $2,800. After I offered to purchase it, I was told that the artwork had been priced incorrectly and could not be sold at that price. These are the experiences behind my review. You are certainly entitled to your opinions about the secondary art market, and I am entitled to question pricing advice when I see apparent inconsistencies. What I object to is responding to a customer's criticism with personal attacks and statements about events that I say did not occur. I encourage potential customers to read both sides and make their own decision. As for Park West, I have bought from them, and enjoyed the experiences, and they have the right to charge whatever they want. You can say no, or just not buy. As for my inexperience you say, you don’t know me, but from other reviews you have, I really wouldn’t throw stones. And the comment about champagne indulged cruise ship buyer from Park West, it shows your true lack of decency towards that company, and art collectors out there. As in my true opinion, you are a company and have every right to make profit, but you truly have no right to question anyone’s experience that you don’t know, nor question what they may value their art. Advice is one thing, rude behavior, and attitude is another. And to bash another company shows the lengths you go to. Sad really.

Another great transaction! Art Brokerage is a gift to independent artists and take care of every detail. Robbie Reddy has sold many of my paintings and each time it was handled in a smooth and professional manner. I recommend this fo any artist who struggles with self-promotion, or dealing with questionable art dealers. Art selling the way it should be.

So, I’ll limit my review to Robbie Reddy. The seller prices are generally okay, but then we get to shipping and insurance. I have evidence of each subsequent statement: (1) I was quoted $650 for shipping. Most reputable brokers/seller include shipping in the base cost. Okay, not this time, but see item (2), (2) shipping I was quoted as “freight”. Freight is bulk shipping. Amazon isn’t bulk shipping. Bulk shipping can take months and is the lowest (or near lowest) shipping class; (3) they say professionally packed, but won’t say what that means or by whom. And how does that pecking align with freight shipping? (4) the website says insurance is in the purchase price, yet Robbie says that is an extra charge. Art seems great, but with all the issues with Robbie, do I trust the listing? This may be a salesperson seeing a way to make extra on the side, or an incompetent person. I want to buy, but there’s no trust.

Not impressed!

WARNING TO ALL ART COLLECTORS: Donna Rose is a Fraud and a Manipulator!Do not trust Donna Rose or her services at Art Brokerage. She is an absolute impostor and a liar who uses disgusting gaslighting tactics to bully and harass private collectors into artificially devaluing their museum-quality artwork just so she can score a quick corporate commission.I have corporate, black-and-white proof of her illegal double standards and market manipulation:Explicit Misrepresentation and Fraud: She actively tries to rename authenticated pieces to confuse sellers. She tried to tell me a premium artwork was a common, lower-tier model. However, I hold the original publisher’s catalog from David Lawrence Editions proving her entirely wrong. Altering catalog titles to manipulate prices is a direct violation of Florida commercial fraud laws.Disgusting Double Standards: Donna Rose is currently listing a common piece on her platform for $4,900 that originally retailed for only $400 back in 1985. Yet, when I tried to list a certified, ultra-rare Monocast (Edition 3 of only 50) that officially retailed as a top-tier piece for $1,300 in 1985, she harassed me for 10 straight days, blocking my listing and claiming it wasn't worth my price of $4,500.Cowardly Behavior: The moment I exposed her lies by producing my original 1980s carbon-copy invoices from David Editions (Malibu, CA) and certificates from Soho Editions, she couldn't face the truth. Instead of admitting her malpractice, she cowardly blocked my account to hide her deceptive corporate games.She does not care about art, history, or the law. She only cares about manipulating innocent sellers into giving up rare treasures for pennies so she can flip them for massive hidden markups.If you have authentic estate art with bulletproof provenance, stay far away from this crook. Take your business to honest, live galleries and fine art dealers who actually respect the law and true collectors. Donna Rose is a complete scam artist!

Working with Helen Hu was so easy and she is so helpful. Great communication. Payment, fast and easy and my art work is absolutely stunning. I definitely will do more business with Helen Hu and I have shared her business with friends and family. Thank you again, Pam J