Are the artworks on StudioPerdue available for sale?

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Some are, some are not. StudioPerdue states that many of the works shown in its online gallery are already in private collections, while others remain available for sale or exhibition. Because the site does not label individual pieces as sold or available, the only reliable way to find out about a specific work is to contact StudioPerdue directly.

What the gallery itself tells you

The site's own description of the collection is the key source here:

  • Many exhibited works are already in private collections — these are shown for reference, not as inventory.
  • Other works are still available for sale or exhibition.
  • The site explicitly invites inquiries "regarding purchases, exhibitions, or commissions."

That last point matters: the gallery is presented as a browsing space, not a storefront with checkout. There are no listed prices, no cart, and no payment flow described on the site.

What kinds of work are involved

The collection spans two artists working in Vermont, USA:

Artist Media described
Donald Perdue Bronze and aluminum castings and constructions; ceramic, resin, and synthetic stone castings; wood carvings and fabrications — from large-scale commissioned pieces to miniatures
Justin Perdue Acrylic and mixed-media paintings, constructions, collages; also web site design and work as a jazz guitarist and composer

If you are trying to judge whether a piece you saw is likely to be obtainable, the commissioned and large-scale sculptural work is described as ranging up to major pieces, which suggests commission inquiries are a normal part of how the studio operates.

How to find out about a specific piece

  1. Identify the work you are interested in from the online gallery — note the artist, title, and medium if shown.
  2. Contact StudioPerdue through the site with your inquiry. The site directs purchase, exhibition, and commission questions to the studio rather than to any third party.
  3. State clearly whether you are asking about purchasing an existing work, exhibiting a work, or commissioning a new piece — the site treats these as distinct kinds of inquiry.
  4. Wait for confirmation of availability. A work appearing in the gallery does not mean it is for sale; it may already be in a private collection.

Common sticking points

  • No prices are published. You cannot estimate cost from the site, and nothing on it indicates whether pricing information is provided on request.
  • No online purchase path. There is no described checkout, payment platform, or ordering process, so do not expect to buy directly from the page.
  • "On exhibit" is not the same as "for sale." The gallery mixes privately held and available works, which is exactly why the site asks you to inquire rather than assume.
  • Commissions are a separate conversation. If what you want does not exist yet, the commission route is the one the studio names, and scope, media, and scale would need to be discussed directly.

The short version: treat the online gallery as a portfolio to browse, then use a direct inquiry to establish whether the piece you want is one of the available ones.