If you're considering one-of-one art, start by understanding exactly what the artist means by one of one.
At Milton Wes Art, it means the work is produced once. There isn't a numbered edition or another copy made after acquisition.
Look at the work first
Before thinking about scarcity, ask the simpler question: do you actually want to live with the piece?
Spend time with the image. If possible, consider where it would go and how often you'll see it. A work should earn your attention without a sales argument doing the work for it.
Confirm what you're acquiring
Check the dimensions, format, price, installation requirements, and documentation. If a work is described as one of one, ask whether another version of the same image will be produced.
Every Corey Wesley work is documented through Milton Wes Art and comes with acquisition records and a certificate of authenticity.
Check the wall
Measure the space before buying. Painter's tape is an easy way to mark the artwork's dimensions directly on the wall.
Then look at the placement from the positions where you'll actually see it. Check the lighting too, especially if the work is on aluminum.
Understand availability
Once a one-of-one work is acquired through Milton Wes Art, that specific piece is removed from availability. That is worth knowing if you're considering a particular work, but it shouldn't pressure you into buying something you aren't sure about.
Make the decision because the work belongs in your space and you want to live with it.
Ask questions before acquiring
If you need information about a piece, ask before placing the order. For designers and collectors working with a specific wall, photographs and measurements can make the conversation much more useful.
You can also read about how the decision differs for collectors and interior designers.
