Blog Archives

Collector's Corner : Metal Costs

4/30/2018

You may already be aware that the price of bronze has been increasing for several years due to global demand for copper. Recently, all metals are on the rise... this means your favorite artwork prices will increase too. Because we bid a lot of large-scale public art, we've been watching this very closely; we've already seen an over 15% increase in material costs since December.

While the value of an artist's work befittingly goes up throughout their career, a large factor of pricing is the cost of materials the artwork is fabricated from. Our artists absorb as much of these material cost increases as possible, when it's no longer feasible, the only choice is a price change. That's actually good news for collectors - the value of your collection goes up with each increase.

Much of the art we show is made from Bronze, Steel and Aluminum, therefore...
Our recommendation to you, the collector, is to lock in the price of that piece you've been eyeing before the next bump. Place an order with a 50% deposit and you can pay the balance over time (up to 6 months). Many sculptures may need to be cast/fabricated requiring weeks to months before it can ship anyway.

If you are placing an Order's Only purchase online, we will contact you with details of when to expect your artwork. If the artwork will take more than 2 weeks to fabricate/cast/create, we will adjust your payment to reflect only the required deposit and charge the balance with a series of smaller monthly charges, or with a single payment prior to shipping depending upon your preference. Shop Online

Here are a few links on the subject....
The Fabricator: Rise in Steel Prices continues
Market Watch , New Tariffs to Raise Prices
Barron's Tariffs: Giving Steel Prices Another Nudge

You may already be aware that the price of bronze has been increasing due to global demand for copper. Recently, all metals are currently on the rise... this means your favorite artwork prices will increase too. Because we bid a lot of large-scale public art, we've been watching this very closely; we've already seen an over 15% increase in material costs since December. While the value of an artist's work goes up throughout their career, a large factor of pricing is the cost of materials the artwork is fabricated from. Our artists try to absorb as much of these material cost increases as they can, when they cant, the only choice is a price change. That's actually good news for collectors - the value of your collection goes up with each increase. Much of the art we show is made from Bronze, Steel and Aluminum, therefore... Our recommendation to you, the collector, is to lock in the price of that piece you've been eyeing before the next bump. Place an order with a 50% deposit and you can pay the balance over time (up to 6 months). Many sculptures may need to be cast/fabricated requiring weeks to months before it can ship anyway. If you are placing an Order's Only purchase online, we will contact you with details of when to expect your artwork. If the artwork will take more than 2 weeks to fabricate/cast/create, we will adjust your payment to reflect only the required deposit and charge the balance with a series of smaller monthly charges, or with a single payment prior to shipping depending upon your preference. Shop Online Here are a few links on the subject.... The Fabricator: Rise in Steel Prices continues Market Watch, New Tariffs to Raise Prices Barron's Tariffs: Giving Steel Prices Another Nudge

Scholarship Interview

4/3/2018

It's a peek at our Future,... and the Future is Bright!

We are pleased to host the finalist interviews for the Rotary Art Scholarship again tonight. Each year we grow more, and more impressed with the confident students who are showcasing their talents as they prepare to stretch their wings.

The winners will be displayed at the Colorado Governor's Art Show & Sale. Just one more reason to go to the show this May.

Collector's Corner : Metal Costs

Scholarship Interview

JK Designs, Inc.

Archives

Categories