Frequently Asked Questions

How do I keep up-to-date with events, exhibitions and new artists showing at The Noble Sage?

By joining The Noble Sage email mailing list on the ‘contact us’ page, you will receive e-vitations to all exhibitions opening at The Noble Sage. In addition, you will hear about the next film to show at the gallery as part of the monthly Asian Arthouse Film Nite and about the Asian Literary Evenings that take place twice a year in the Gallery. You will also learn of Noble Sage exhibitions as they tour to other parts of London, different parts of the UK as well as to other cities such as New York, Paris and New Delhi. By giving us your postal address as well as your email address, you are informing us that you would like postal invites to The Noble Sage’s exhibitions in addition to evites.

How do I buy a work of art that is on your website?

The Noble Sage online gallery has an excellent mix of the works in our collection. If you would like to purchase a work, do contact the gallery on info@thenoblesage.com or by phone (00(44) 208 883 7303) with the Product Code of the work of art in question (e.g. RAMA0033). We will then send you a higher resolution image of the work for you to enjoy along with its price, dimensions and other details. All prices will be stated in pounds sterling.

How do I get an artwork to suit my own specific requirements?

Why not give the gallery a ring? Using information you give us (e.g. colour scheme, character of room, theme or size of work, price range, previous work bought etc.), we can offer you suggestions of works as well as artists that you may not have noticed. Ring us on 0044 208 883 7303 or email us on info@thenoblesage.com.

Could you bring a selection of works to my home so I can see a few on my wall? It would make it easier for me to decide whether it is just right…

Yes, of course! We believe you must only buy works of art that you would enjoy keeping in your home or workplace. Therefore, if you live in London or within easy distance of London and would like to see a selection of works in situ at your home or office, The Noble Sage would be happy to bring them to you. Do ring or email the gallery to set up a time for an initial tour of the collection at the gallery so we can spotlight those works that you would like brought to your home.

How can I pay?

The Noble Sage can receive payment in person by card in the gallery (Visa, Switch, Delta, Mastercard, Amex and American Express are all fine), by bank transfer, by card payment over the telephone, by cheque or by Paypal. Please note that your work will not be reserved or taken off show to clients until the payment has cleared our account. Each of the above payment methods take different amounts of time to clear – please bear this in mind.

Are transport and packing charges included in the price?

Packing charges are included in the price for most works but the delivery of works to your door is not. The Noble Sage will be happy to find out the cost of safe delivery and insurance to your home wherever it may be in the world.

Is the price inclusive of VAT?

Yes, VAT (17.5%) is included.

What is the time frame to make payment?

Payment must be made within one week of placing an order. Please note your work will not be reserved or taken off show to clients until your payment has cleared our account.

What is the time frame for delivery?

Delivery will take place as soon as possible, but within three weeks of receiving the payment.

What Proof of Authenticity will I receive on buying an artwork?

Every work of art in The Noble Sage Collection is a genuine and authentic work of art by the hand of a talented and often very well known artist. Ninety-nine percent of works are purchased direct from the artists themselves but there are a small minority that have been purchased for the collection from collectors like yourself or from dealers or past auctions. As such, The Noble Sage will give you a Certificate of Authentication with every artwork sold as a document that you can hold onto as definite proof of the work’s genuine nature and provenance. Details of previous owners will held by The Noble Sage though can be requested by buyers at any point.

Can I return an artwork bought at The Noble Sage?

If an artwork (or frame) is damaged then it can be returned to the gallery within one week of delivery/taking the work away. Proof must be given to The Noble Sage that the work or frame was damaged on receipt of the work. If adequate proof is not produced, The Noble Sage will be entitled to refuse return of your payment.

What do I do if I want to sell works of art through or to The Noble Sage?

If you have a work of art that you would like to sell through or to sell to The Noble Sage, it is first worth emailing the gallery (reception@thenoblesage.com) with the following information to help us ascertain firstly whether it is an original work of art by the artist:

1. A good, clear image of the work.

2. Name of work if available, date of work if available, artist if known, medium used to create work if known.

3. A detailed close-up of the signature if available.

4. A description of the work’s provenance (when, where or from whom it was bought and at what price).

5. Any descriptive words on the reverse or beside the work that relates to its authenticity.

6. Any other details that relate to the work’s authenticity such as a letter of authenticity from a previous owner or gallery.

If The Noble Sage is interested you will receive an email from the gallery requesting to see the work in person or asking for further details. Please note that no work is purchased without the gallery viewing the work first.

How much commission does The Noble Sage charge if I sell a work through them?

If we decide to sell your work through our gallery, we would charge you 35% after VAT deduction from the sale price. If it is necessary to frame or re-frame the work for sale, this amount will also be deducted from the sale price before our 35% commission. Any delivery cost not recovered from the customer will be borne by the gallery. Please note if you request us to change the sale price after it is placed on the website and we agree to do so, our agreed commission in absolute amount will remain the same.

You may contact the gallery at any time to see the progress of your work on consignment with us. Please be aware that works can take a while to sell. Six months to a year is a good amount of time to test whether a work will sell. If a work is unsold after six months, you may, at your discretion, review the price or take the work back.

What if the work I give to The Noble Sage to sell turns out to be a fake unknowingly?

The Noble sage will make every effort to assertain the authenticity of the work before accepting it, in order to protect its own reputation. However, if the work is subsequently proven to be a fake then you will be responsible for all costs including any compensation, damage and legal liabilities that the applicable law will attract.