Your article reminded me of the Vogel couple who, with modest means and their great eye accumulated an extensive art collection. They displayed it in their home. When they died the collection was given to a museum for all to enjoy. Many of these gifts were “sold” to them at either very low price, or given to them. There was a “gentleman’s understanding” of respect.
At times, people are so callous as to not appreciate how an artist can live with pain, anxiety, failure, being ignored and then, with luck, being recognized. If one does appreciate the artist’s work, they should hang on to it, out of affection and respect.