We believe that art should be bought for enjoyment and sold to upgrade or enhance one's collection. Our collection is eclectic, so there should be something here to satisfy most tastes in art. We aim to serve a diverse clientele by offering a kaleidoscope of subjects and styles; periods and schools. Of special emphasis are works of English and Scottish origin, from the period 1850 to 1950.

In the minds of many, the purchase of fine art is only for a wealthy few, but in reality a very large percentage of fine art changes hands for under five hundred dollars with many items priced below a hundred dollars! Admittedly, quality art in the latter category is becoming increasing difficult to find, but there are still pleasant surprises. There exists in the $500 -

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$5,000 range a vast reservoir of quality paintings, watercolors, drawings and prints to provide enormous pleasure while, in most cases, appreciating in value with every passing year. While art shouldn't be bought for it's investment potential, wise collecting is no more risky than buying a common stock and, should one need to sell, can return an equally attractive profit.

Buying art is not necessarily about collecting! A painting can transform a room, so we should acknowledge its decorative value and appeal. Nothing adds more character and interest to a room - often at a cost far below other room furnishings! Whether you're searching for just the right accent for a corner or an object that will be the focal point for a room, we may be able to help.

Our downtown Rockport gallery was opened in January 2006 - six years after the creation of our Web gallery. We think the opening of the Main Street gallery will build customer confidence and encourage shopping from our Web gallery inventory. "Affordable" art will continue to be our focus, and every item will be exhibited first in the Internet gallery. The majority of our items are priced below $1000, with a few quality items always available for as little as $75-$200. From time to time, we offer selections on - enabling us to advertise our great values world wide!

If you live near enough to visit, we extend a cordial invitation! Most of our inventory is in storage, so we do ask that you provide sufficient advance notice to insure the items you want to see are available. Every painting is listed in our Gallery Inventory, and most listings include one or more digital images. Additional images are available upon request.

Thank you for visiting our gallery, and please come back again! We update on a regular basis, and frequently add new listings. The best way to stay in touch with new inventory is to bookmark http://thistlefineart.com/New.htm.
Descriptions are as detailed as possible and, in most instances, are supported by one or more images. Every attribution is given with the greatest care, and additional information will be provided upon request - if available. Upon receipt of a painting the buyer may request a full refund - less shipping charges both ways, if not totally satisfied . Notification of intent to return a painting must be

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provided within seven days of receipt, however. After seven days, returns will be accepted ONLY upon written notification by an art professional (museum, major gallery, or an academic familiar with the artist or period) that the painting was inaccurately described or was incorrectly attributed. In such an event, a full refund will be given, including the buyers expense for returning the painting, subject to the return of the painting in the condition in which it was sold. (This guarantee must be invoked within a period of thirty days following the sale.)

No representation is made with respect to the age or condition of frames. In most cases frames will show some scratches, scuffs or losses of paint or gilt. Substantial damage will be either noted in the description or will be obvious in accompanying images.

All prices include packing, insurance, and shipping charges for delivery within the forty-eight contiguous states. Shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, and all foreign countries may be subject to additional charges. Payment will be due within seven days of the sale, or the item may be returned to inventory. Shipment will be within seven days of the receipt of payment. Purchases may be charged to major credit cards using - or by telephone. Every listing features an icon for access to the PayPal secure server.

Thistle Fine Art · P. O. Box 714 · 8A Main Street ·
Rockport, MA 01966 · 978-546-2020