ferg
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art dealer information, by ferg on Nov 19, 2016 13:16:56 GMT 1, Hi Team can someone help me please ? I have a friend whose been offered some Richard Hambleton originals via a company called Woodbury House address unit 1/2 archer street studios Soho W1D 7az. I'm not aware of these people has anyone come across them ? they sound a bit fishy to me any help here would be great .thank you Ferg
Hi Team can someone help me please ? I have a friend whose been offered some Richard Hambleton originals via a company called Woodbury House address unit 1/2 archer street studios Soho W1D 7az. I'm not aware of these people has anyone come across them ? they sound a bit fishy to me any help here would be great .thank you Ferg
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Baby Dave
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art dealer information, by Baby Dave on Nov 19, 2016 15:33:09 GMT 1, I've never had any dealings but I think this is them...
www.woodburyhouseart.com/the-house
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Poster Bob
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art dealer information, by Poster Bob on Nov 19, 2016 15:46:30 GMT 1, That is not an address of a gallery, they're renting a desk in an office. Tread very, very carefully.
That is not an address of a gallery, they're renting a desk in an office. Tread very, very carefully.
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ferg
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art dealer information, by ferg on Nov 19, 2016 16:06:23 GMT 1, Thank you PB and BD that's definitely them I'm a little concerned as I've seen an invoice charging an admin fee of ยฃ150 and a storage fee of fee of ยฃ199 per year and using Worx as a payment facility
Thank you PB and BD that's definitely them I'm a little concerned as I've seen an invoice charging an admin fee of ยฃ150 and a storage fee of fee of ยฃ199 per year and using Worx as a payment facility
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art dealer information, by Coach on Nov 19, 2016 16:10:17 GMT 1, They store the art for you in a bonded warehouse in Switzerland. Unless you would rather have it delivered. According to their website.
They store the art for you in a bonded warehouse in Switzerland. Unless you would rather have it delivered. According to their website.
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ferg
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art dealer information, by ferg on Nov 19, 2016 16:14:29 GMT 1, What's you thoughts here Coach is this cotia ? Thanks for you guidance
What's you thoughts here Coach is this cotia ? Thanks for you guidance
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art dealer information, by Coach on Nov 19, 2016 16:53:50 GMT 1, What's you thoughts here Coach is this cotia ? Thanks for you guidance
I honestly have no idea. I just read their website. I found it odd that they don't have a list of work available, as most galleries do when you click on a particular artist. But this doesn't really seem to be a gallery, they seem to provide an artwork sourcing service. The fact that they store the artwork for you in Switzerland (unless you want it delivered) suggest to me that this is a service for the very wealthy who buy art as an investment. If that's right, it would explain why few on here have heard of them before. I hadn't. Whether they are straight up or not, I have no idea. Plenty of due diligence needed.
What's you thoughts here Coach is this cotia ? Thanks for you guidance I honestly have no idea. I just read their website. I found it odd that they don't have a list of work available, as most galleries do when you click on a particular artist. But this doesn't really seem to be a gallery, they seem to provide an artwork sourcing service. The fact that they store the artwork for you in Switzerland (unless you want it delivered) suggest to me that this is a service for the very wealthy who buy art as an investment. If that's right, it would explain why few on here have heard of them before. I hadn't. Whether they are straight up or not, I have no idea. Plenty of due diligence needed.
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ferg
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art dealer information, by ferg on Nov 19, 2016 16:56:40 GMT 1, Thanks Coach regards Ferg
Thanks Coach regards Ferg
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chads007
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art dealer information, by chads007 on Nov 19, 2016 17:26:37 GMT 1, Did you see their fb...as coach said, sounds like a sourcing thing
Did you see their fb...as coach said, sounds like a sourcing thing
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ferg
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art dealer information, by ferg on Nov 19, 2016 18:03:10 GMT 1, Hi Chads thanks for your help here and advice cheers matey
Hi Chads thanks for your help here and advice cheers matey
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Baby Dave
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art dealer information, by Baby Dave on Nov 19, 2016 19:31:13 GMT 1, Yep, sounds like a sourcer/broker.
Fees seem high and the transparency of how they operate aren't apparent.
They may we'll be a legit business. Maybe you could pop down to their desk/office?
Yep, sounds like a sourcer/broker.
Fees seem high and the transparency of how they operate aren't apparent.
They may we'll be a legit business. Maybe you could pop down to their desk/office?
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Poster Bob
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art dealer information, by Poster Bob on Nov 19, 2016 20:21:14 GMT 1, Yep, sounds like a sourcer/broker. Fees seem high and the transparency of how they operate aren't apparent. They may we'll be a legit business. Maybe you could pop down to their desk/office? The address means fucking nothing. It's a hot desk. Just a space they can use if they need it. If he wants to buy a work I'd be asking for pictures of it, their passport ID, etc. and I would insist on a face-to-face cash deal.
Yep, sounds like a sourcer/broker. Fees seem high and the transparency of how they operate aren't apparent. They may we'll be a legit business. Maybe you could pop down to their desk/office? The address means fucking nothing. It's a hot desk. Just a space they can use if they need it. If he wants to buy a work I'd be asking for pictures of it, their passport ID, etc. and I would insist on a face-to-face cash deal.
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hippychick
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Poster Bob
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art dealer information, by Poster Bob on Nov 19, 2016 23:02:43 GMT 1, That is some BS self-written, fluff piece. I would run away from a deal with them.
That is some BS self-written, fluff piece. I would run away from a deal with them.
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art dealer information, by Deleted on Nov 21, 2016 12:25:35 GMT 1, Looks like they are based in Dubai.
dubaiinformer.com/171451/la-cantine-du-faubourg-dances-with-the-shadows-this-november/
ctrlaltdubai.com/richardhambleton/
I'm wondering if they are selling art, acting as escrow and also storing the art for potential buyers?
Plus why potential buyers have to pay any up front fees?
I guess it's safe enough if one is conversent with Dubai law.
Buying art, one would use an independant escrow service plus once bought, the owner would store it on their wall or if very expensive at a local bank or storage place.
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art dealer information, by Deleted on Nov 21, 2016 18:38:19 GMT 1, The site domain is registered to someone in Sheffield. May be the web developer but looking at the site it looks like a basic wix template and not that of a web designer. naughty of the webbie to register it in his name if so. Has his mobile number which doesn't inspire confidence imho. He was also a director of a now dissolved company, worked as a Director (CONSULTANT) in ADVANCED SALES (LONDON) LTD registered at the same house address in sheffield?. doesnt look to be a director anymore. Cant see any company called Woddbury house either.
who.is/whois/woodburyhouseart.com
The site domain is registered to someone in Sheffield. May be the web developer but looking at the site it looks like a basic wix template and not that of a web designer. naughty of the webbie to register it in his name if so. Has his mobile number which doesn't inspire confidence imho. He was also a director of a now dissolved company, worked as a Director (CONSULTANT) in ADVANCED SALES (LONDON) LTD registered at the same house address in sheffield?. doesnt look to be a director anymore. Cant see any company called Woddbury house either. who.is/whois/woodburyhouseart.com
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ferg
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art dealer information, by ferg on Nov 21, 2016 19:23:01 GMT 1, Thanks Stender that's highly suspicious imho.
Thanks Stender that's highly suspicious imho.
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