We help you Buy Modern & Contemporary Art Online

We offer combined shipping options depending on the location of the artworks. If multiple pieces you wish to purchase are housed in the same location, we can facilitate consolidating them into a single shipment for your convenience. 

We can accept payments in the following currencies: EUR, USD, GBP and AUD. 

Due to the international locations of our artworks, in-person viewings are not always possible. If a work is located near you, we may arrange an appointment. Please contact us with your request. If an appointment is unavailable, you can use our zoom and view in a room features for a detailed view.

Yes, we offer the service of art valuations for modern and contemporary art. Our service includes an estimate of the current price, supported by thorough research and market analysis. The fee ranges from 100 USD to 150 USD per artwork, depending on the complexity.

Our prices will either match, or be lower than the price you would expect to find in galleries. 
Pricing is determined by a number of different factors; among the factors that affect pricing are: the size of the artwork, the medium, the popularity of the artist (as well as their rating at the point of sale), the overall quality of the work and the importance of the work in terms of an artist’s overall oeuvre.  
We take great pride in the accuracy and fairness of our pricing system and we also encourage our sellers to be realistic in their expectations when setting a price for an artwork. 

Yes. Visit the artist or artwork page and click the Update Me button to receive notifications when new works become available.

Most listed works are immediately available unless marked as Sold or Currently Unavailable. We maintain regular updates on availability. On rare occasions, an artwork may have been sold before the status is updated.

Yes. We have facilitated thousands of artwork sales worldwide. We use a secure, trust-based system designed specifically for the art market to make collecting high-caliber artists as easy as possible.

Many of the artworks we feature are offered at a fixed price, reflecting our dedication to providing competitive rates through efficient partnerships with galleries, publishers, and artists. Our pricing strategy is designed to keep operational costs low, enabling us to work with smaller margins and offer prices that are often equal to or even lower than those found in traditional galleries.
For select artworks, we also welcome offers below the listed price. In these instances, each offer is carefully evaluated based on our pricing structure and margin considerations. Additionally, some pieces may include a ‘make an offer’ option, allowing you to propose a price that suits your budget.

In the art industry, artworks may be labeled ‘price on demand’ when the value has not been finalized at the time of listing on our website. This is particularly common for pieces by artists who are currently experiencing high demand. The price for these items may be determined and listed at a later date.
Furthermore, the art market is dynamic and subject to frequent changes. Due to this volatility, we may choose not to set a fixed price immediately to remain flexible in response to market trends. Prices for artworks can fluctuate, meaning the value of an artwork listed today might differ tomorrow.

We take exceptional care in selecting the sources for our artworks, ensuring they rank among the most reputable and reliable in the art world. We take pride in guaranteeing that every artwork listed on Composition.Gallery comes from trusted and esteemed origins.
Each piece available for sale is signed by the original artist, and most are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (COA). These certificates, endorsed by the artist, their representative, or directly from the source, serve as a legal document along with the invoice to confirm the artwork's authenticity. The certificate is typically sent to the buyer after the artwork has been delivered.

A framing service is not something that we currently offer due to the heightened risk of damage during shipping; transportation costs would also increase due to the additional weight of a frame. However, if you are interested in framing your purchased artwork, please feel free to get in touch with us and we will source a reputable framing service local to you. 

No, you do not need to log in. Simply select the BUY option on the artwork's page and fill in your details. We will contact you promptly to finalize the purchase.

We understand that purchasing a piece of art is a significant and personal experience. To keep the process straightforward and personal, our site avoids the use of registration forms, shopping carts, or credit card entries. Once you confirm your purchase, we will issue a gallery invoice along with instructions for a bank wire payment, available in EUR, USD, GBP, or AUD.
In some instances, we can accept cash or credit card payments; however, a 3% fee applies to these transactions, or 5% if using PayPal.
Please note that full payment is required before the artwork can be shipped.

Artworks sold through Composition.Gallery are final and cannot be returned or cancelled once the order is confirmed. All sales are considered complete at the time of purchase.
However, if your order arrives and differs from its description or has been damaged during shipping, please contact us immediately. Kindly note that any such claims must be made within 5 days of receiving the artwork.

Certain artworks are listed as 'private listings' to maintain exclusivity or the privacy associated with these pieces. This means that details and images of the artwork are not immediately visible on our website until an explicit request for access has been made.  Upon request, we provide interested parties with a comprehensive view of the piece, including an image and information, along with the option to proceed with a purchase.

We will provide you with an electronic invoice via E-mail once your order is confirmed. 

Shipping costs are not included in the listed price due to the various factors that can influence the final cost. The weight, value, and dimensions of the artwork, as well as its origin and destination, all play a role in determining the shipping fees.
If you would like an estimate for shipping a specific item, please contact us at contact@composition.gallery, and we will be happy to assist you.

Yes, we are able to ship most unframed artworks to any destination across the world – if you are unsure about a particular destination, please contact us. 

Most artworks are transported via express couriers such as UPS, DHL, FedEx and TNT – the exact courier depends on the item’s origin as well as its final destination. 
We will always endeavor to offer you the most economical service. 

Of course. We will discuss and arrange the practical aspects - such as the pick-up location and time - when we finalise your purchase.

Many of our artworks are located and displayed in various galleries around the world. If you are local to the gallery hosting your chosen artwork, please contact us. We will facilitate a connection with our colleague gallery that is currently housing the artwork. This will allow you to coordinate directly with them to arrange a suitable date and time for you to collect your purchase.

Once an order has been finalised, we are not able to facilitate any returns or cancellations on any of our listed artworks.
However, if you feel that your purchase has been damaged during transportation, or is unlike its original description, then please contact us within 5 days of receipt at contact@composition.gallery  

Once the artwork has been collected for delivery, we will provide you with a unique tracking number.
Additionally, we strongly recommend signing up for email and/or SMS notifications directly through the courier to receive real-time updates on the status of your delivery.

No, this is not something that can be facilitated – for the purposes of security and liability, all artworks require a signature upon receipt. 

Although our partners are experienced in shipping artworks securely and correctly, there is still a possibility that damage may occur during transportation. 
If you notice that the packaging is damaged in any way, please include details on the courier’s delivery report and send us the details, alongside images, by emailing us at contact@composition.gallery. 
The same applies to any damage found on the actual artwork or cases in which the item shipped differs from the item you expected – all claims must be made within 5 days of receipt. 

Most couriers will attempt to deliver your purchase a second time and/or leave a note. If you miss an attempted delivery, you can contact the courier, quoting the unique tracking number, and organise a new delivery time. 
If you are unable to receive your purchase, the item will be sent back to the seller and you will be liable to pay any additional shipping fees. If, for any reason, you will not be able to receive your artwork in person, please contact us immediately at contact@composition.gallery 

We always endeavour to get any purchased items sent out as soon as possible, but we must first make sure that all shipping documentation and packaging have been sufficiently prepared.
Please also note that various factors, such as the origin and the final destination of the artwork, have a significant bearing on the delivery timeframe. Overall, most artworks are dispatched within 5 working days once the full payment has been received.  

Please take care when unpacking and handling artworks – to ensure your artwork remains in great condition during unpacking, we recommend the following steps:                                    

1. Before unpacking, ensure you thoroughly check the parcel for any external damages – if you happen to find any, please take several clear images from a number of angles. 
 
2. Remove each individual layer of packing material slowly and carefully – ensure that the outermost layer is removed prior to proceeding to the inner layers.  A sharp utility knife can be used to cut the tape on both the outer and inner packaging; the blade should be only just long enough to cut cleanly through the tape.  
 
3. Always use gloves when handling artworks. If you remove the artwork from the provided packaging without wearing any gloves, there’s a chance of irreparable damage to it in the form of visible fingerprints or stains.  
 
4. Thoroughly check the entire contents of your shipment – multiple artworks may be delivered in one package, or the parcel itself may contain additional components or the appropriate documentation. If your work arrives in a wooden crate, you may need to use standard drill bits in order to remove any screws from the lid; never attempt to pry the lid open. Please also note that larger crates may require more than one person to be safely opened. 
If your artwork is packaged in a tube, avoid pinching or pulling on the work itself – try to keep a hold on the inner layer of protective paper in the tube when removing the artwork.  
 
5. Once your artwork has been unpacked, please confirm the condition it has arrived in. If you feel that the work you have received differs from the online description, please send images of the item alongside the original packaging and a detailed summary of its current condition and any discrepancies to contact@composition.gallery - we kindly ask that any contact of this kind is made within 5 days of receiving the work, and that all original packaging is kept for reference. 

The security and confidentiality of any personal data is of utmost importance to us and we can assure you that this data is never passed on to any third parties. Our site is secure and all personal information provided will be handled in a secure and private manner and will not be visible to any other users of our site. For more detailed information on how we handle personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.

If an artwork is shipped across country borders then you may incur an additional tax charge known as import or customs duty; the terms of these taxes can vary according to country regulations and the product that is being shipped. In the case of both the proprietor and the buyer residing within the EU, no import taxes will be applied and artworks being sent into the USA from other countries will also be free of import duty in most circumstances.
We are unfortunately unable to guarantee any specific tax rates or amounts for our listed items, so please seek more details about applicable duties and taxes with your local customs office. 

Our team operates Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm CET. Most orders are shipped within 10 working days, though often much sooner. Please be aware that courier delays can occur, which are beyond our control, and customs clearance may also cause additional delays. We appreciate your understanding and patience in these situations.