FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the idea behind Barbaras Gallery?

Art enlightens our homes, offices and let us contribute to a special occasion being a wedding day, birthday or anniversary! Art opens doors! Art eases conversations - being with a friend or a business partner!

Our aim is to make art accessible for everyone!

1. Barbaras Gallery gives you instant access to unique artworks

  • You get simplified access to unique contemporary artworks
  • Often there is not time to visit a gallery or get access to a gallery onsite
  • Entering a gallery also might result in a bit of a barrier, especially when you start gaining an interest in art
  • Shopping art is made easy

2. The appreciated artist

  • As an artist it can be pretty tedious to find a gallery that is willing to exhibit the artworks. We know how it is because we tried!
  • Artists as us do not have the time, resources, and contacts to get access to galleries or further exhibition opportunities.
  • Moreover, some galleries ask for sign-up fees artists have to pay upfront
  • Ultimately, as a collector you are supporting the still unknown artists and get unique artworks in return

Does Barbaras Gallery offer reprints or limited editions?

We offer originals only! The artworks are painted, crafted or created by great artists. Uniqueness counts for us. Therefore, each painting is available once.

Good to know: We keep track of the process from selecting, offering and presenting the artworks in the shop. We take care from packaging and making them delivery ready to you! With the shipment you receive a certificate of origin.

What materials are the paintings made of?

It is up to the creativity of any artist to paint, compose and mix materials of different kinds. To date Barbaras Gallery is focusing on paintings:

  • Canvas paintings are typically made by acrylic or gouache colors. Oil colors, pencil or a mix of these and further add-ons (so called mixed media) might also be used.
  • Paintings on paper are typically made of pencil, acrylic, gouache, oil or a mix of these and further add-ons (so called mixed media).
  • Paintings might contain objects. These relate to things and artful add-ons fixed onto canvas, wood, or cardboards.

Every entry in the shop contains a description of the media it is made of.

What are the framing options for paintings?

Barbaras Gallery offers framing:

  • on request for paintings on canvas and paper
  • always for paintings made of pastels

Do I need framing at all?

Paintings on paper are embedded in a passe-partout and offered framed or unframed. Check out the pricing option in the catalogue. If you go for the unframed option, the painting comes wrapped in a cardboard. The wrapping in a cardboard protects the sheet during transport.

Paintings on canvas on canvas look good without a frame: they are ready to hang. In case you like to have them framed, framing can be provided on request.

Searching for a stress-free option and eliminating an additional search-a-frame hour?

Easing your framing choice:

  • Pastel paintings are available solely framed behind glass due to their texture and light sensitivity. They come ready-to-hang.
  • Paintings on canvas do not require a frame and are ready-to-hang.
  • Look for paintings on paper with the framing option. They are ready-to-hang, too.

What about pricing and additional charges?

The price of the artwork consists of three elements:

1 The prices are outlined for each of the catalogue items

  • artwork that is being sold to a delivery address outside Switzerland is not subject to VAT
  • artwork that is being sold to a delivery address within Switzerland is subject to VAT

2 Delivery charges apply in addition to the price of the artwork

  • depending on the delivery address
  • we will be providing a delivery charge estimator in the near future

3 Customs charges are subject to the recipient

How is the shopping process done?

Shopping art is made easy for you:

  • Once a painting caught your attention and you like to have it, add it to the shopping cart
  • Regardless you selected a framed or unframed option, the painting is then delisted from the catalogue and reserved for you
  • Proceed to checkout and indicate your delivery address and payment Details
  • Complete checkout and receive the confirmation of the purchase
  • Packaging and delivery processes kick-off
  • Delivery to your preferred delivery address issues and you are being notified upon arrival
  • Enjoy your artwork and let it enlighten your day!

When do I receive my painting?

Once your selection is made and your shopping process is complete and confirmed, the packaging process starts. Once Barbaras Gallery team is done with the packaging and wrapping, the shipment process kicks-off. Solely premium shipping companies are being selected. Based on the delivery address you gave us, the painting is on its way. Barbaras Gallery and the shipment Company notify you on the delivery time. 

How can I search for any specific term or subject?

Just make use of the search function below!