Lets say you saw a piece of art you really liked, or wanted a very specific piece of art made by a local artist. Lets say, with the current amount of money you have now, you would buy it. How much would it cost? If your finances were ideal, how much would you pay for it then? Why?
I know how much a Picasso goes for, and I know how much a huge company can be charged for a piece of art - but the missing piece is: how much would the average person spend on art in 2013?
Edit: I'm not really referring to classic works of art by master painters & sculptors we know from art history. I'm talking about going to an art gallery or a farmer's market, and seeing work by a local artist that you find absolutely striking. Something contemporary.