Hey everyone. Recently, I’ve been considering getting into collecting art. I already collect a lot of other things, and I’ve been growing more and more curious about art collecting. I was watching an episode of Antiques Roadshow, and they featured a piece by Gertrude Abercrombie that I just loved. I got into looking at more of her art, and I’m a huge fan. I’d love to buy a piece of hers, but I want to make sure I’m not throwing my money away if I do.

Firstly, where is a good, reputable place to buy art? I’ve seen some cool listings on invaluable, but I’m not really familiar with the website. Is there a place y’all would recommend to look for my first Abercrombie piece?

Secondly, why is there HUGE price differences from piece to piece? I’ve seen some Abercrombie pieces at like $1000-$2000 and others at nearly six figures. From what it looks like to me, they’re all originals. Is there a good way to gauge value?

Thanks in advance for any input! I’m really looking into getting into this!