Buying from Hohmann

• What is available to buy?

  We do not display live inventory on our web site as it changes often. What you see are examples of the artist's work that may already be sold. If you are interested in a specific artist, you can fill out the form on the artist's website and we will send you a list of works that are currently available. If you are an existing client or if you have a project you are working on, we can provide you with a temporary password to access our live inventory.

  If you are an existing client, please call or email us for access information. If you are not a client yet, please visit one of our showrooms or set up a call for a brief introduction to our live inventory system.

  
  

   

• Do you reserve an artwork?

  Can I reserve a work of art?
  Yes — we can reserve a work of art for 72 hours with a 10% down payment. If you decide not to proceed, that amount can be applied as credit toward any other artwork in the gallery. Please note that we generally do not hold or reserve works during opening receptions or art fairs. Also, a price quote alone does not constitute a hold on the item.

  Can I purchase a work on approval?
  Yes. You may purchase a work on approval, which means we will deliver or ship the artwork to you, and if you're not fully satisfied, you may return it within a specified timeframe for a full refund. Please contact us in advance to discuss terms and eligibility.

  When is an item officially on hold for me?
  Once you confirm a purchase, the artwork is considered on hold. However, if payment is not received within 5 business days, we may release the item and offer it to other clients.

  Online purchases only:
  If you're considering a work of art online, we will first confirm availability and provide a shipping quote along with estimated timelines for packing, shipping, or local delivery. During this process, we will temporarily place the item on hold (typically for 48 hours) so it cannot be purchased by someone else. This courtesy hold applies only to online purchase inquiries.

• How can I see it?

  If you are local, we would be happy to prepare any item for viewing by appointment in our Village Court gallery. We ship almost every work of art on approval.

  If you would like to get a better understanding of the work of art before we ship it, we can also take better pictures and videos.

• When do I pay?

  Payment in full is required before shipping. A 10% down payment is required to reserve an item. A 50% down payment is required to start a commission or to receive a limited edition work that needs to be cast or produced.

   

• Live inventory

  Coming soon

• Down Payments

  We charge down payments to hold items or to start production on certain limited edition items or commissions. All down payments will convert to credit if you don't exercise your purchase and depending on the nature of the down payment you can use it for any current or future inventory of the same artist or if specifically agreed in writing, for any inventory in the gallery.

• Pay by Credit Card

  We accept all major credit cards with a 3% surcharge. If you want to pay in person, we accept credit cards in our main gallery in Palm Desert. We do not accept credit cards in person at our showroom in Palm Springs. Once we issue the invoice, you can request to pay by credit card, and we will send you a secure link from our credit card provider that allows you to pay online. 

• Commissions

  A 50% down payment is required to start a commission art work. The down payment is not refundable, but if the commission does not fulfill the desired parameters, we will issue a credit for the full amount.

• Return and refund policy

  All of our standard purchases are covered by our premier return and refund policy, which means that you can return the work of art within 10 days of receipt for a full refund (minus the return shipping cost) for any reason.

  Acquisitions that were discounted for any reason can be returned free of charge if damaged within 3 days of receipt for a full refund

  10 % down payments for reservations are not refundable but can be used as credit for anything in the gallery.

  50% down payments for commissions or production of limited edition items are not refundable and can be used for any work by the same artist.

• Sales Tax

  By law, we are required to collect sales tax on all sales that are picked up, received, or delivered in California. We charge the local sales tax for all sales picked up at our gallery. For all sales shipped or delivered to your home/business, we are required to charge the destination sales tax.

  If you use your own art handlers or shippers, the sale is taxable here in California. Tax-free shipping only applies to out-of-state/country shipments or deliveries that we organize/pay on your behalf and then bill you at cost. We cannot use your shipper's invoices as proof of shipment.

  Trade-in value. The trade-in of a work of art is considered a partial payment by the tax authorities. Sales tax is charged in full on the new sale, and the trade-in value will be deducted from the total amount. (view rule from CDTFA)