How to buy
Calm, personal, unhurried.
Buying an original work of art is a decision for years to come. From your first enquiry to receiving the work, you speak with us directly.
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Selection
You can browse the collection by artist, type and format, and save selected works to your favourites. Send us the whole list in a single enquiry.
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Enquiry
On each artwork page, you can ask about the price, availability, a private viewing, additional photographs or delivery. You are also welcome to call us.
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Live viewing
You are welcome to visit the gallery at ul. św. Jana 12 during opening hours. We can also arrange a private viewing of your chosen work by appointment. Colour, texture and scale are best appreciated in person.
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Reservation and purchase
We reserve the work for an agreed period. You can pay by cash or card at the gallery, or by bank transfer for remote purchases. We arrange insured shipping and include a certificate of authenticity with every work.
Frequently asked questions
Can I view the artwork before buying?
Yes. You are welcome to visit the gallery at ul. św. Jana 12 in Kraków (Tue–Sat 11:00-19:00, Sun 11:00-15:00). If you would like to see a particular work, please let us know in advance so we can prepare it for your visit.
How can I find out the price of a work?
We provide the price on request, along with availability and delivery details. There is no obligation to buy.
Does the artwork come with a certificate of authenticity?
Yes. Every work purchased from the gallery comes with a Kersten Gallery certificate of authenticity.
Can I request more photographs or a video?
Yes. Simply select ‘Additional photos or video’ in the enquiry form for the work. We will provide close-ups of the texture or signature, or a short video.
Can I reserve an artwork?
Yes, for an agreed period. We mark reserved works on the website and confirm the reservation details in response to your enquiry.
Can you help me choose a frame?
Yes. We can recommend a frame to suit the work and your interior. A trusted framing workshop will carry out the framing.
Do you ship artworks abroad?
Yes. For purchases shipped abroad, we help with all the necessary formalities. Please let us know where the work is to be sent, and we will arrange insured shipping.
How do payment, collection and shipping work?
You can pay by cash or card at the gallery, or by bank transfer remotely. You can collect the work from the gallery, or we can arrange insured delivery within Poland and abroad. Let us know where the work is going, and we will suggest a suitable option.
Can I return an artwork bought remotely?
Yes. If you buy remotely as a consumer, you may cancel your purchase within 14 days of receiving the work, without giving a reason. This does not apply to commissioned works. We will refund your payment within 14 days of receiving your notice of cancellation.
What if the artwork I like has already been sold?
Please send us a message from this artwork’s page. We will suggest available works by the same artist or pieces with a similar character.
Can you help me choose a painting for my interior?
Of course. Please describe the interior, colours, wall dimensions and budget, and we will suggest a few works. You can also check the scale of each artwork using the ‘View on your wall’ tool.
A question about a specific work?
You can contact us at +48 12 287 13 61, +48 602 253 846 or kerstengallery@kerstengallery.com.pl. There is also an enquiry form on each artwork page.