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List of the Average Consignment Rates

Factors Affecting the Consignment Rates
When selling art on consignment through local stores, the store typically keeps a percentage of the final sale price of an artwork, while the artist receives the rest. The exact rate can depend on several factors, including:
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Store Location and Prestige​
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Negotiation and Relationship​
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Costs Covered by the Store​
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Market and Local Competition​
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When artists sell their art through galleries on consignment, the gallery takes a percentage as commission and the artist receiving the remainder. Factors Influencing the Consignment Rate:
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Gallery Reputation
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Location
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Services Provided​​
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Grab our guide above to get the average consignment rates for artists.
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