I don't know why photos don't show up in the first post for me. Here is an example of what I'm considering:

I've bought vintage/antique European etching/lithographs on etsy, and DD2 bought artwork for DGS nursery. Haven't had any issues and liked everything we've purchased. If you are unsure about size, cut a brown piece of paper (or grocery sack) and use painters tape to put on the wall before ordering.

Of course I would. Heck, I've even bought art from the Shopgoodwill auction site! Etsy is an excellent source for art and I've bought a number of my pieces there. I love the piece you're considering.

Yes, I have also bought many from Ebay!

I'm like you hesitant in buying something I havent seen in person. I have been reading a lot of reviews about buying art on line. and while many are very pleased, some arent. Sometimes its not the colors that arent right, its the intensity for lack of better word of the colors. Sometimes too bright or vivid and sometimes too muted. I dont want to talk you out of it, I'm just adding my two cents. Let us know how you make out.

Yes, I did, and mentioned that on some other thread here-I bought art on Etsy, several times. Couple paintings, two watercolors, a small sculpture or two, several ceramic works, and artistic tile..(In my defense: not everything was for dear myself, some were gifts))

It took me a long time, maybe years, to even entertain the idea that art can be bough on internet, site unseen. But after you risk it, you warm up to it.

I was pleased with all my purchases on Etsy, and the ones that came from the artists were my favorite ones. The sellers there are usually incredibly responsible and nice.

I also bought art on E Bay, several times (mostly very cute but cheap, unassuming pieces, except for one pretty big oil painting, which I loved enough to buy from Germany, and had to frame it here..now THAT was expensive..)), I also won a great etching by a prominent artist on Everything But The House site. (They have amazing, unbelievable things there sometimes.. even though the more amazing artwork is the more chance everybody will try to get it, and the price will be in heaven) .But I still highly recommend checking them out. This is relatively new site of estate and auction sales from around the country, where bids start from one dollar. You can search by the sale or by category..just look up "art". They have new sales each day. I love their representation too-lots of photos of each artwork, description of every blemish if there, really user-friendly.

Of course I bought straight from the artists and galleries too, and it's different kind of experience that's hard to beat.

But it doesn't mean that you won't enjoy an art you buy for example on Etsy, You'll still feel this connection with the artist, and you might love your art a lot.

Aprilneverends, I ran across your post this morning and just spent some time on the Everything But The House site. I found a pair of etchings that would be perfect for my husband for Xmas. I had never heard of the site before now so I looked around the Internet to see what more I could find out. Overall, it gets mediocre reviews for customer service and esp. shipping/delivery. (Even on a blog that promoted the site, a reader in the comments section indicated she had problems.)

The terms & conditions regarding shipping clearly state that shipping quotes when bidding are only estimates--that final shipping and handling charges will be charged to your credit card and are at the discretion of the company.

Do you or anyone else have experience with their shipping charges and customer service? I found similar etchings by the same artist on Etsy and I'm tempted to just buy from there.

My experience was positive-the charges were as promised, the delivery was fast, I was notified when the item was shipped, etc. But since I bought there only once, my experience is limited of course.

Another site I forgot to mention is Chairish. Lots of art there too. No, I didn't buy there art yet-I bought something else, something else arrived broken in pieces, but at least I can safely attest that they have great customer service))