Advice on Buying Art

Your article on art galleries (“Collecting Art in Orange County: You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” by Cathy Curtis, Calendar, May 28) recently was brought to my attention. I want you to know how much I enjoyed reading it! Over the years, I have pointed out some of the same issues to my clients as indicators of greater problems of which to be aware when contemplating a purchase.

Although I agree that a gallery is not validated just because it advertises in a “well-regarded publication,” I do take issue with the other side of the coin. I do not feel that a gallery is less than legitimate just because it may get ignored by these same publications. Although you have been thoughtful enough to both visit and review our exhibitions, in general, I have found that it is extremely difficult to get the attention of other critics.

We look forward to reading many more articles by Ms. Curtis.

LOUIS NEWMAN

Newman is the owner of Louis Newman Galleries in Beverly Hills.