Page History

...

There is another distinction dealers have to make and that is one between primary and secondary transactions. The primary sales is a "waiting game" whereas the secondary sales is a "brokering game." The latter is obviously more commercial. While most dealers engage in both activities, many are more discreet about the latter, for its connection to financial goals and the implications it may bring, which can affect their primary sales. Therefore, the architecture of the art market seem to be made up of distinction dealers choose to make.

 
White Cube Londonhttps://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRhEsdGdQ6VMqGyb6Uy8a5t8zRU-CNt5uJzPYXGs7WW6vefbHzu^{Image Removed}