The art market is not regulated, and as Beta Fine is a gallery, we are not required to be regulated by the FCA. However, we are a member of the Fine Art Trade Guild, which ensures high standards of practice and offers protections for customers.

The Guild works to maintain confidence in the art market by developing and upholding best practices in the industry. Some key protections include:

• Guild Print Standards: These standards ensure the quality and authenticity of prints, including requirements for lightfastness, approved materials, and production methods. This helps protect consumers from inferior quality prints.
• Limited Edition Regulations: The Guild recommends that the total edition size, including artist proofs, is kept below 850 copies worldwide, and it ensures that no further reproductions are made without proper authorisation.
• ArtSure Scheme: The ArtSure logo, used for digital fine art prints, guarantees adherence to the Guild's standards. Prints created by ArtSure members are tested for quality and registered in a searchable database, providing buyers with confidence in the authenticity of their purchase.
• Transparency and Documentation: The Guild requires specific documentation for all limited edition prints, ensuring full disclosure of edition size, materials used, and production details.

These practices help ensure the quality, transparency, and authenticity of artworks, giving buyers added security when purchasing from Guild members.

The suggested holding period can vary depending on the specific work you acquire. However, we generally recommend keeping a piece in your portfolio for at least 5-15 years initially

You can have your art delivered to your home address; however, many clients opt to have their artwork sent to our warehouse in Ireland, allowing them to keep it free from VAT and in the best condition. Please be aware that import duties may apply when bringing the art back to the UK. We recommend consulting a tax advisor for further details

Beta Fine Art charges a 10% commission on your profits for any work acquired and sold through us. Additionally, we apply a markup to artworks sold, which is included in the final price.

Art is not a liquid asset like stocks or bonds; it takes time to find the right buyer

Art is not a liquid asset like stocks or shares. The value of art can fluctuate, and there’s a chance it could drop significantly. Selling art may also take time, especially if market conditions change. While some artworks may appreciate in value, others may not, and there’s always a risk that a piece could be harder to sell or worth less than what you paid. Factors like an artist’s reputation, market trends, and demand can all impact the value of an artwork

You can start with a minimum purchase of £2,000

We highly recommend consulting with an independent tax advisor. If you sell (or 'dispose of') a personal asset, including art, for £6,000 or more, you may be liable to pay Capital Gains Tax on any profit (‘gain’) made.

No, returns on art are not guaranteed. The value of art can fluctuate based on various factors, and there is always a level of risk involved in any investment

We are not a broker or financial institution. We are a gallery that buys and sells art, as outlined clearly in our terms and conditions.

A limited edition print is a reproduction of artwork or photography produced in a set quantity. Each print is numbered and signed by the artist or photographer, making it rare, exclusive, and collectible.