What's the best way to sell or get rid of old original artwork that hasn't sold at live shows?

Consider running a monthly flash sale for a limited selection of older originals. Pick two pieces per month, discount them steeply (40-50% off), and give buyers only 24 hours to act. Before the public flash sale, send an email to your subscribers giving them first access—tell them the sale goes live tomorrow, but as VIPs they can buy today. If they don’t take action, open it to the public the next day. Promote the flash sale with a live video where you talk about the original, its history, and the deal. This creates urgency and moves inventory that isn’t selling at standard prices.

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Asked by an artist with unsold older work · Answered by Juan · Office Hours · 2026-05-05