Frequently Asked Questions

Are all artworks on this site for acquisition?

Yes, unless it is marked “NFS” (Not for Sale)”. Please reach out with your specific questions about a particular piece that you may wish to acquire. The acquiring of your chosen Art should be akin to a spiritual experience. We strive to make it so.

Please head over to the About page. All relevant details are there.

When you choose to collect a piece by Sven, you are making an Investment. Museums, reputable dealers, Collectors, all know about and pay careful attention to the long term preservation of Paintings. Their color, surfaces and overall integrity are not immune to “accidents” or the elements or time! This is even more critical because of the composition of Sven’s works… It is ensured that your “investment” comes protected. All pieces come with standard protective “UV glassing” that shields the 3D Layers of the painting either in transit or against undesirable nearness / curiosity (touching). The “glassing” also adds a larger perimeter to the fully framed painting. The sizes denoted on the website for each Painting approximate those dimensions. Essentially, not only does your investment come comprehensively protected for the future but it carries the incomparable aesthetics of a museum display!

This is entrusted to a local small business partner. First the Painting is securely fitted into a custom box-container. Then this box is appropriately wrapped and packed for delivery. Photographs document that your painting is getting ensealed in pristine condition, then taken to Shipping (by UPS).

This partnership is also with a “live local” business owner. That means, they know the invaluable nature of your acquisition. They see the care, detail and inspection that goes into packing each Painting. They examine the content as well, only then is it sealed for its journey to you! (photo taken also before final seal / shipment).

After all of that packaging and shipping care, to make sure that your painting reaches you in the condition documented, specific insurance to the max feasible value is tacked on for the Painting delivery. (Fyi: This alone takes a different level of safety and scrutiny in packaging or else that insurance cannot be applied). Thus, pursuant to the insurance clause, the painting will be delivered ONLY BY Signature Verification of a real (preauthorized) person(s) present to accept the delivery. For what you are getting, you will not want a packaging / shipping / delivery any other way!

The painting will come Ready-to-Hang with wiring already set at the back of the frame. A 20lb-test-weighted picture hanging nail will be included for the “smaller to medium sized” paintings. Strongly recommend a stud finder to locate a best-point to hang from your wall. The larger paintings (that weigh greater than 15 lbs) will come with 2 such 20lb-test weight nails. The recommendation is to find 2 consecutive wall studs (one stud for each nail) and please hang the painting from 2 equi-level-points on the wall (this spreads the weight to different points on the wall, keeps it doubly safe!). These larger paintings will also come “double wired” though the single wire itself can easily bear the painting weight. No chances are taken with these works, it is ensured that your investment in SVEN is preserved for posterity from every feasible, thoughtful angle. PLEASE TRY AND AVOID EITHER DIRECT SUNLIGHT, MOISTURE OR EXTREME TEMPERATURE (VENTS / FIREPLACE) AREAS!!! Aside from this ready to hang painting and stationary to hang it with, the following are included: a. A set of gloves (for the larger paintings, 2 sets of gloves for 2 persons!) to properly handle your painting with near zero direct touching and b. a small glass cleaning kit with wipes. The cleaning solution included is specific to the glassing. DO NOT TRY OTHER Glass Cleaners IN THE MARKET. AND DO NOT APPLY GLASS CLEANER PROVIDED IN THE KIT DIRECTLY TO THE PROTECTIVE GLASS. Apply a small portion to the cleaning cloth, then wipe the glass in soft, light but firm up-down (portrait scale) or side-to-side (landscape scale) motion. PLEASE ENSURE THAT PRESSURE ON THE SURFACE IS NEVER SUCH AS TO BEND THE GLASS INTO THE PAINTING! c. A succinct step by step guidance card to handle and hang your cherished Art! Yes, it is that detailed! d. Your authentication certificate and thank you note (please see answer to question 11.) and e. Plus (to mention again!) full delivery insurance until you receive your Art!

The only 2 added expenses borne by the acquiring Client are the relevant Taxes (Ohio Sales tax = 6.75% in Wood County) and Packaging and Shipping.

? The “rough guidance” of pricing to properly package and deliver a (10lb – 30lb) framed painting from the NW Ohio region to rest of the contiguous United States are as follows: Seattle (Upper N.West) ~ $400; San Diego (Lower West) ~ $450; Portland Maine (Upper N.East) ~ $350; Miami (Lower Eastern) ~ $350; Austin (Southwest) ~ $350; New York (Straight East) ~ $300. Proper custom encasing and packing of each painting = $50 to $150 (depending on size). Thus, as an example only, let us say you are inclined to buy a $5000 piece that is 30” X 37” (Conservation Framed outer perimeter) that weighs ~20lbs all securely packaged. Then you pay $337 in OH Tax + approx $65 for secure packaging + (an estimated average) of $350 for shipping. = /~ rounded to $750 to get it securely in your own hands. That = approximately 15% of the painting value. TO MAKE IT EVEN MORE SIMPLE (and Headache free!) ACROSS THE BOARD, JUST 12.5% OF PAINTING VALUE IS ADDED TO COVER ALL YOUR PACKAGING, SHIPPING and TAXES RIGHT AT THE CHECKOUT. This gets rid of the guessing, additional nit-picky calculation steps for you, the collector. (And yes, 9 to 1, if you live farther or your package is heavier, that extra cost gets covered by ArtbySven.) Ergo, for that hypothetical $5k painting you pay only $5625 and it arrives at your doorstep fully insured!!!!

This part is tricky. Every attempt is made to deliver your acquisition to you within 30 days of your Full Payment. You ask why (that long)? This is because of the care, scrutiny and detail in every step, particularly the packaging for each Art piece. Once that part is done (and you get confirmation that your Art has been shipped), predicting a package arrival (despite all the technology) is truly black arts! However, within reason, you should be getting your cherished Art within a 7-10 days window from the time it is marked as Shipped, if not sooner. And of course the tracking number is forwarded to you by which you can follow your precious package.

This goes back to: your acquisition is truly an investment! Thus again, it is ensured that you possess unparalleled bona fides of ownership. This is accomplished in four distinct layers: 1. Each Painting itself is of course uniquely signed and dated by Sven. 2. The back surface of the frames are titled, dated and stamped “ArtbySven”. 3. With each work you also get a certificate of authenticity with an exact embedded watermark of the painting, signed and Sale dated as well. and finally, 4. A “Thank you” card, signed and stamped with trademark stationary. These four facets taken together constructs a powerful ownership trail. Please save items 3 and 4 that come taped in tandem at the back of each painting (in their respective protective ensheathments).

Yes, every single Original work / painting comes with its own Authentication.

We will give you as much time, information, details and answer every question / concern you may have about your acquisition BEFORE your purchase, including and up to (if needed) your very own personal video time with / of the Artwork you wish to acquire!!!! But once you have purchased the Artwork, that transaction stands finalized. All purchases are final and binding = No returns.

ArtbySven Clients / Collectors would not have it any other way. And once you go through this way, given the choice, you too will shun Art acquisition in any other way!

YES, IT IS A DISTINCT HONOR to provide a 10% across the board Discount only to ALL MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES (Active Duty or Former member!) This is truly reserved for the special among us who give so much and ask for so little! us

Unfortunately very limited, on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram. You may choose to follow here. Please note, this aspect is not even close to what one may view as an “active / robust” presence by any means. Though absolutely grateful for all the appreciation and support, mainly the reality of health concerns precludes Social media engagement (and the tremendous amount of ardent dedication it takes to maintain that presence!).

Yes, you sure can! But ArtbySven can only respond to specific ARTWORK purchase questions. (Again, for the same Health logistics reasons! Many apologies for this….) However, that is also why this FAQ page is long and pretty much, all information exhaustive!

This is an important query… Firstly, Sven would be considered in most quarters as an “emerging artist” = not too many sales and definitely not the prized accolades that other artists have so worthily amassed in their careers. But he has been lucky, he has sold quite a few works during his lifetime already! Secondly, the artist strongly feels that neither his resume (sales, exhibition, collection, etc.,) nor too many “extra words about him” should stand between YOU and YOUR ART! YOU like your painting because of who YOU are, not because how grand or vaunted (or in Sven’s case = completely unknown) the “artist” may be. Art is that Personal! Now, of course there are many collectors who collect works because of the “name” attached to it. Great, more power to them! Sven steers clear of that angle. He sees a purchased painting as a “statement” of the Collector, his or her own nobility shining through, nothing less. A Collector collects because, above all, she believes in the painting, she enjoys it as a “projection” of herself! Then she leaves it to her family or chosen ones as a mark of her own grace, not Sven’s! Historically, that is what Collectors stand for: they are the sentinels of Art!

This is an avenue that is constantly under advisement. The rigors of a gallery modality service, and the keen eye of an experienced, die-hard gallerist is always worthy of art! However, once again, Health does pose a big question mark in this regard… Ultimately, there is no substitute for that direct connection between Beauty you want to get for your own sake unfiltered by what an “expert” or “aficionado” nudges you to procure.

many thanks to the great doctors… he functions within reason and with restrictions. His social / public life is minimal as are most “outward engagements”.

Every attempt is made to post these on Social media. Also if you prefer, ArtbySven would be honored to add you to the email list. Please let us know via the Contact page.

Yes, of course you may! Please contact in advance with your project details / acquisition parameters to begin serious discussions. This is even more critical in partnerships with professional Architects / Designers – Decorators to optimize your outcome and maximize your client’s wonder. Please be advised that “delivery times” may be slightly prolonged for multiple-piece acquisitions.

This is also a critical question. Lighting is equal to (if not more important than) art placement in a room! Based on ArtbySven exhibition and gallery experience these 3 criteria are most determinative: a. effectiveness (of the lighting), b. simplicity / ease of use and c. dependability / durability (of the apparatus). Short of you hiring your very own lighting consultant, the best and most elegant (yet cost-effective) advice is to light these paintings with a clip-on piano / music light (gently clipping them to the top edge of the frame and gently arcing down the bendable arm) to light the desired focal point of your painting. This “focal point” is your personal choice. Some like to set the direct light on the face of a portrait, others like it to be slightly off-center. For landscapes, you get to pick your spot where to shine the max light! There are some amazing / affordable / cool products online. Search under “clip-on art light” or “piano / music lights”. You will find many easily under $30 and with rechargeable max battery-life exceeding 2 days. Or you can keep it continuously plugged in to the nearest outlet. Most definitely a worthy purchase! Photo of this type of lighting is shown in the About section.

Please ask, do let ArtbySven know…, ArtbySven will not be able to directly address the non-purchase related questions. But will be thankful to add to this page any relevant details missed (and inform others)!

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