Collector information
Limited edition Canvas & paper print care:
BE VERY CARFLE HANDLING UNFRAMED PRINTS , THEY CREASE EASILY
Keep away from direct sunlight. Keep away from heat above 120 degrees Fahrenheit , always check areas above or close to a fire place stove or other heat source with a thermometer.
Keep away from moist areas like showers, stoves, pools, hot tubs and saunas even damp basements or storage. Suggest framing behind glass or plexiglass and sealing the back too if it is close to one of these areas but may still be at risk of developing mold.
Do not clean with anything moist like water, solvents or cleaning products.
Keep dusted only with a clean dry soft cloth or feather duster that will not scratch the print surface. Small compressed air cans work well to help dust print and fabric liners.
If you see spots on the front of your limited edition Canvas print:
The biggest problem with limited edition canvas prints is mold, though cleaning products or other liquids accidentally sprayed on or just floating in the air can have reactions on the front surface of the print. First look on the back of the canvas to see if there are dark spots this would be mold. If so you will need to take it to a professional restorer who will usually treat it with a special UV light. If there is no mold apparent then it is probably something on the front, take a soft clean dry cloth and gently wipe over the spots on the front of the print. If it doesn't wipe off then more than likely the emulsion has been compromised with some kind of liquid and there is little you can do. Ether live with it or we can sell you a replacement at a special price if you have the certificate of authenticity and send us the damaged print to be destroyed.
original Oil Painting Care
Is basically the same as the "Limited Edition" care.
Depending on the environment it is kept in the varnish on the front of the painting may need to be cleaned and a new coat put on every 70-100 years by a professional restorer.
Commission Oil Paintings
For custom or commissioned oil paintings please "Connect" with us. Payment plans are available. You will be able to converse directly with Al Hogue and create your custom masterpiece.
Purchases
Purchases can be made with a credit or debit card using PayPal or Stripe links that will be on the purchase pages and US collectors can get an extra discount of 3% if you pay with a check sent to Al Hogue PO box 9361 Huntsville, Tx 77340
Replacement Certificate Of Authenticity
Please e-mail alhogueart.com with the following information: photo of your sales invoice, the title of your art; the edition numbers and gold signature found at the bottom of your art print, the prints rough measurements (not including the frame dimensions) and, if known, the medium in which your art was printed. You should find most of this information on the bottom corners of the print itself and all this information on your original invoice.
Collectors Selling Their Art
Because we don’t sell Hogue art in any other way than the new art, the secondary market is not a part of our normal retail experience. But we would like to help you the best we can, so here are some ideas that you could consider:
Selling on E-Bay
Many people have had success and received a decent price for good condition art and frames.
Art Galleries
Find a gallery that sells similar types of art and usually they will ask for 40-60% of the sale.
News papers and magazines
Art appraisers
Auction houses
Facebook’s Market place
Appraisers can appropriately value your artwork for any insurance or resale purposes, typically for a fee. We recommend that you use a member of the Appraisers Association of America.
Look on on alhogue.com pricing pages and all the options listed above.
You are also welcomed to contact us for more information.