If you are time poor get used to buying online – view our website now!!

We can provide you with the tools, knowledge and support to buy on line and feel comfortable and assured to do so.

Why? We have been in business for 37 years and are based at a real address, not out of a warehouse or distributors factory!

CHG deals principally in original artworks by Australian artists- called ‘Represented Artists’ on the website. They have a reputation as ‘established artist’, ‘developing’ or ‘mid career’! Most are full time professional artists who have an existing profile in the art market; usually nationally. We strive to have the individual artist who has developed a style, who continue to refine and who has developed an established artist signature! The quality of the artwork offered is paramount and as a major private gallery we provide NOT ONLY a consistent display of artworks 2D and 3D but we vet the quality for our buyers. For both the contemporary artist and ourselves we aim to continually improve the quality of the art produced, displayed and the service we provide to our clients. We wish to provide a confidential environment to purchase art and provide informed opinions on the artists.

Art is also accessed by the various contacts we have which we refer to on the website as ‘Non Represented Artist’. These could be resales or sourced works. A wide range of artists names, subjects and styles are identified, thereby adding more colour and experiences for the viewers of our website. This website/Gallery is immediately tagged as being unique for the scope of the art on offer and its transparency in providing a full background on the art on offer and it’s sell price.

The artworks go through a period of research and examination prior to offering to the market. Buyers can feel comfortable about purchasing. A provenance is usually available, otherwise a considered opinion is offered.

The prices of the artwork vary, usually based on reputation of the artist! Other factors affecting price can be:- rarity to the market, period, subject appeal, market awareness and/or demand at the time, size, fashion and condition of the artwork etc.

To understand the importance of these criteria when judging an artwork or assessing it worthiness to buy, please contact the director of the gallery. He will navigate you through the myriad of questions to consider when assessing a pre owned or contemporary artwork to buy! This all leads to you building your confidence to buy art in the future.

NB. Buying well is an art in itself, bringing rewards everyday to its owner!

Not able to find the art you want on the website?

Please contact the gallery by email or ring in gallery hours and we will search for you, thereby saving you time and effort!
If you have a ‘wish list’ let us know!

OR you maybe seeking a style or an artwork you previously saw in the art market and regret not buying at the time! We have been quite successful in the past in finding artworks for clients.

The visual arts has been appreciated and adorned our walls and living spaces for centuries. It has been acknowledged as an asset, an expression of wealth and decoration over the ages. Furthermore it has been viewed as a hedge against difficult times as a store of wealth, particularly in times of war and challenges over a kingdom. In effect, it has had the ‘test of time’ as proof that visual arts are appreciated and regarded as important assets to hold as they retain their value even in times of adversity

Today we mainly apply 2D art to our homes and offices with a growing number of 3D instillations of sculpture as an architectural compliment and to occupy spaces within the home. So art becomes part of our lifestyle and our living environments. It is worth noting also that art displaying high quality or that of the reputed artisan is held in esteem and valued highly!

Art as an investment

Art as an investment can be identified as a ‘store of wealth’ and coveted as a finite enhancement to ones life. In this homogenous world an individual artwork stands alone! It should be recognised as the ‘one off’ it is; made even more unique because it is an original creation. It commands the eye of the collector and the aspirant.

Not all appreciate art! In fact only a relatively small percentage of the population appreciate it. This is changing, as witnessed by the demand for block buster art exhibitions touring Nationally and Internationally to an audience who can’t get enough. Plus the availability of art information, so easily accessed and the use of the media to de mystify art making it so assessable. Today touring art exhibitions are promoted as a rock festival, an expo, a major film release and supports a merchandising line that feeds the art interest as with the flow of information.

Art education has become more widespread, significant and accepted today within schools, institutions and via boutique art courses. This augers well for art appreciation and knowledgeable collectors for the future.

Art can be a lifelong interest

And can be shared with family and friends, an ego pursuit, a tradeable asset, an investment, an interiors enhancement all adding to one’s quality of life.

To have an asset that has the potential to grow in value, admired daily and offer enjoyment to many especially to its owner sounds to me as quite fantastic! By comparison-there are minimal costs after the purchase price unlike many other investments e.g. property- rates and maintenance, tenants etc. It has another great advantage as it is mostly portable, as you move it can follow.

Collecting art can be at any level; from the novice to the enthusiast or the focussed eclectic through to the serious collector. It is also an interest, pastime or compulsion where one can develop their art preferences over time and explore centuries of art history.

Remember art investment should be considered providing a longer term return.

These are the most common Reasons leading to the motivation to enter the art world intentionally or not! Invariably we need to have a reason to buy, these being a list thereof.

• Novice – Always though I’d like some art? Thought about it and now ready to buy.

• Willingness and Prepared now to get professional solution to purchasing art versus the ‘ad hoc’ buy approach of the past.

• Decision to Buy Reputation artists or collectable- an investment.

• Celebrate a Personal milestone

  • Anniversary

  •  Birthday

  • Merger acquisition

  • 21st or 50th or whatever

  • For achievement of a target e.g. high uni score etc

  • A new born-first artwork for their bedroom wall.  The art is part of the child’s environment from day one.

• Plan year by year to purchase some art. A conscious decision made!

• Self gratification or ‘want list’ buyer or just like art!

• Bucket wish list initiative. Before I die I want to buy ……..

• Plan to buy your children an artwork – to introduce them to the love of art and show/ guide them how to collect art whatever their motivation.

• Wedding Presents or Register especially for the mature couple who would appreciate something different  or an entrée into an interest they both share-friends often pool their funds to give an artwork as a gift or a gift voucher.

• A conscious decision to seek out quality, people refocus in their life and make decisions of improving their lifestyle and what surrounds them!

• Up grading, ones personal circumstances, lead them to consider upgrading all aspects of their life and redefining the art they retain or upgrade is part of this initiative of change in ones life. They decide they want better!

• Reality Check!  After a death, divorce, sickness, a separation etc we may elect to make change. Art being bought/sold may result in a revaluation of all aspects of ones life.

• A favour with a difference!  Sometimes we are called upon to pay back a favour or acknowledge a deed another person has done for us which changes our life or way of thinking with regard to that person. So we want to give that person a gift, something different, one which reflects the thought and appreciation of what they have done for you or your family. Art is a good solution in those circumstances.

• A fund raiser/charity. Buying for a cause is often ones first foray into art. Enquire as to other means to view art. Be mindful there is a diverse range of art on offer, It’s your choice to explore more!

• Following the career of an artist. If we know an artist or they are a friend of the family, we are encouraged to follow their progress in art. Friends often support a young or aspiring artist . However after the first time, open your mind to long term

• Because it seems cheap?  One can be encouraged to buy, if we think it is underpriced. Many people fall into this trap. Invariably it is cheap for a reason and its hardly ever the naivety of the vendor!

• Build a store of wealth. One may have decided to buy art for the family’s investment looking to the future. The artwork is a means of diversifying ones portfolio of investments.

• Opportunity lost!  So often we hear the comment ‘I wish I’d purchase that years ago!’  Make this the time to buy, when a resale of something missed from years ago presents itself again.

We all have different tastes, something perfectly normal. We need you to qualify at this time, who is involved in the decision making process with respect to future art decisions; is it the money earner, the person who lives in the house or works in the home, the office management, a joint decision ….. whatever!!
Ask yourself what sort of buyer are you? – Are you a ???

1. Investor

   • - those looking for growth in value, what types are there?

   • - Buy via a SMSF- Self Managed Superannuation Fund

   • - Capital Gain- as a driving force when buying

   • - Born capitalist personalities- have a one track mind to make money only so arts next!

   • - Philanthropic Investor- to encourage artist careers with a desire for capital gain

   • - A family’s long term investment- Art being a store of wealth!

2. Decorator

   Using an interior decorator who guides/ assists OR do you Choose art with a decorators viewpoint? i.e. Developing a look. A Gallerist advice is specific!

3. Home pride and environment maker

   - Building a complimentary lifestyle using art to empower your interiors.

4. Like art, Collects for the love of art.

5. The Enthusiast

   , who started collecting as an interest and now is compulsive!

6. ‘A present’ buyer

   – Be it Family, Friend, Colleague etc

7. Corporate Celebration

   – for business purposes.

   • - A business milestone, employees gift

   • - Achievement & Celebration of a new client

   • - A new benchmark achieved – e.g. Attaining a Sales Target!

   • - Merger/ Acquisition acknowledgement

   • - A valued colleague leaving/retiring from the firm- a gift !

8. Corporate Collecting

   • - Building a Corporate art collection- define purpose!

   • - Refinement of an inherited collection through company merge Often new management dismisses the art of previous management

   • - To give a professional look that is impressive to clients, business colleagues and competitors

9. Ego Buyer

   - A showman approach to buying to impress, a bit of social one upmanship or a focus to get art into your life as an goal!

10. Upgrader or refiner of a collection

    - One may require a valuation which is the trigger to re assess whether we hold an artwork/ sell or trade against another purchase.

11. A casual buyer

    – or as they say eclectic. You like to buy spontaneously.

12. Turning Point

    – Arise when things change in your life- namely children leave home, you retire. There is the unburdening of the day to day responsibilities and a bit of freedom comes into your life and money.

13. A youth buyer

    - being full of enthusiasm to buy, however often limited by funds; we have a solution and a way of encouraging younger collectors to enter the market gradually.

14. A Start up-

    We all remember when we commence a new interest, the learning curve is steep. However we can assist in showing you the ground work necessary to develop your art interest.

Welcome to the Cooks Hill Galleries 'Art Investment' section of the website. As the Director of Cooks Hill Galleries, I pride myself on my ability to offer quality art investment advice. I've had over 35 years experience within the industry and can assist and guide you towards collecting a lifetime of high quality art!

There are many facets of art investing that need to be taken into account when purchasing, and this section of the website is geared towards helping find the right choice for you. We offer membership to the gallery (which is free, and only takes a few moments of your time) whereby we can then offer exclusively to our members selected high quality artworks and priority art offerings.

Our Art Investment Catalogue is available here for you to peruse at your leisure. Another Art Investment Catalogue is being prepared now so by signing up to the ‘art investment’ section of the website you will guarantee your receipt of our next (and further) investment catalogues

Click here and sign up to become an Art Investment Catalogue receiver and have the first access to our new ‘art offers’