How much should a stained glass artist give in commission to a gallery? I have been quited 50% - sound right?

Galleries charge 30% to 50%. If the gallery seems switched on I would go with the 50% at first until her work starts to sell. As her popularity increases you then have the power to re-negotiate. The gallery takes half. I am sorry to say that in life people who sell get paid more than anyone else

50% is not unusual for a high-end gallery, others may take less.

But the bottom line is - how much should the piece sell for? Then THAT'S the price - whether it's at a craft show, at a great gallery, or out of the back of your van.

When pricing art, we always have to be mindful of paying commissions to galleries who sell our work for us - they are our agents, and they earn it. It's the same as selling wholesale. So, if your wife thinks she "needs" $300 for a piece in order to cover her cost of materials plus make a little money, then the piece should sell for $600. That's actually what it's worth, and not a penny less.

This way, her price remains the same regardless of where it's shown for sale. If she offers it for less, say, at her own studio or at a public show, she will lose both her gallery status and her customers.

It's one of the hardest things an artist has to do - price their art. Just remember - you can always put your price up... you can never bring them down.

The split is quite usual. If you scroll down the site below to the comment made by Robert Pulley you will see that he agrees, having had experience in commercial galleries in the mid-west. But make sure there are no other hidden expenses involved, including if and when she decides to take back her work. Also check if the gallery is insured properly.

o-30% should be what the gallery gets in commision

no more than that.....other wise your wife will not make any money on her stuff