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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by Johnston America on Sept 4, 2009 16:42:35 GMT 1, My Happens Every Day box is being auctioned at Sothebys on Sept. 24th in NYC.
Lot 175 - Check it out if you're inclined! 
Auction link: catalogue.sothebys.com/events/n08568
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by wizzy on Sept 4, 2009 16:48:27 GMT 1, Thats the 24th is it?. Nice Box btw.
Thats the 24th is it?. Nice Box btw.
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by dudebro17 on Sept 4, 2009 17:03:01 GMT 1, id chomp that box
id chomp that box
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by Johnston America on Sept 4, 2009 17:08:58 GMT 1, yes you're right, Wizbong - typo now corrected!
yes you're right, Wizbong - typo now corrected! |
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by wizzy on Sept 4, 2009 17:12:52 GMT 1, LOL, thought you had left it a bit late for the 4th there!. Whats with the e. catalogues now? why no online jobby?.
LOL, thought you had left it a bit late for the 4th there!. Whats with the e. catalogues now? why no online jobby?.
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by Johnston America on Sept 4, 2009 17:19:00 GMT 1, Not sure but I assume they know what they're doing -
The "zoom" feature works really well!
I'm receiving a hard copy too though it hasn't arrived yet.
A decent selection of Warhol too..
Not sure but I assume they know what they're doing - The "zoom" feature works really well! I'm receiving a hard copy too though it hasn't arrived yet. A decent selection of Warhol too.. |
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lee3
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by lee3 on Sept 4, 2009 17:52:42 GMT 1, good luck on your sale. I was stunned to see the amount of work and average quality that Sotheby's is offering in September. it's by FAR the best quality sale of the September offerings. The new online catalog takes some getting used to but is intersting if nothing else.
>>>A decent selection of Warhol too.. <<<
I paused when I saw this earlier today. This is just perfect to me in so many ways and I suspect it will go for 3X that estimate unless the condition report reads poorly. I'll bet Susan Sheehan is a bidder and with no reserve either.
www.sothebys.com/app/live/lot/LotDetail.jsp?lot_id=159538311
good luck on your sale. I was stunned to see the amount of work and average quality that Sotheby's is offering in September. it's by FAR the best quality sale of the September offerings. The new online catalog takes some getting used to but is intersting if nothing else. >>>A decent selection of Warhol too.. <<< I paused when I saw this earlier today. This is just perfect to me in so many ways and I suspect it will go for 3X that estimate unless the condition report reads poorly. I'll bet Susan Sheehan is a bidder and with no reserve either. www.sothebys.com/app/live/lot/LotDetail.jsp?lot_id=159538311 |
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by Simococo on Sept 4, 2009 17:54:18 GMT 1, i like the early Parla in this auction
i like the early Parla in this auction
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by Coach on Sept 4, 2009 18:39:43 GMT 1, Nicest box i've ever seen. It's my favorite Faile image.
Good luck with the auction.
Nicest box i've ever seen. It's my favorite Faile image.
Good luck with the auction.
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by craigf on Sept 4, 2009 20:06:36 GMT 1, I wanna, but I ain't gunna getta ;D
Very nice box indeed, my pc doesn't like looking at the site, it slows to a crawl, probably trying to stop me buying anything!
I wanna, but I ain't gunna getta ;D
Very nice box indeed, my pc doesn't like looking at the site, it slows to a crawl, probably trying to stop me buying anything!
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by Johnston America on Sept 4, 2009 20:37:39 GMT 1, bad pc!
bad pc! |
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by snausages on Sept 4, 2009 20:54:29 GMT 1, Good luck with that auction, pretty fair estimate for the box. Hope results aren't hindered by the hideous new e-catalogue, really poor web design.
Good luck with that auction, pretty fair estimate for the box. Hope results aren't hindered by the hideous new e-catalogue, really poor web design.
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by madrat on Sept 5, 2009 11:48:53 GMT 1, Fantastic piece Johnston and my favourite Faile image.
Good look with the sale - I'm sure there will be a lot of interest in a box of this quality.
Fantastic piece Johnston and my favourite Faile image.
Good look with the sale - I'm sure there will be a lot of interest in a box of this quality.
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by Johnston America on Sept 5, 2009 12:49:59 GMT 1, Thanks everyone for the good luck wishes.
As some of my friends know, my brother and I may have to shut the doors to our business - We've been at it since '88.
Everything I've worked for for the last 20 years is crumbling due to the economy.
It is more painful than words can describe to relinquish these pieces - But the essentials like mortgage, food, and utilities come first.
Sucks.
From my friend Iron - Here is a better, direct link to the Faile pieces in the Auction:
browse.sothebys.com/?q=faile
and the pic:
Thanks everyone for the good luck wishes. As some of my friends know, my brother and I may have to shut the doors to our business - We've been at it since '88. Everything I've worked for for the last 20 years is crumbling due to the economy. It is more painful than words can describe to relinquish these pieces - But the essentials like mortgage, food, and utilities come first. Sucks. From my friend Iron - Here is a better, direct link to the Faile pieces in the Auction: browse.sothebys.com/?q=faileand the pic: |
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by wizzy on Sept 5, 2009 12:55:19 GMT 1, Thats a shame, friend of mine is coming to stay here for a while as his Paris Gallery went pop and he and his wife have nowhere to go!, i bet you are sad re. your business but hope you make a good fresh new start again!. Best of luck with the sale and hope it goes way through the roof.
Thats a shame, friend of mine is coming to stay here for a while as his Paris Gallery went pop and he and his wife have nowhere to go!, i bet you are sad re. your business but hope you make a good fresh new start again!. Best of luck with the sale and hope it goes way through the roof.
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by Johnston America on Sept 5, 2009 13:02:30 GMT 1, Thanks so much Wiz, it means a lot.
You know, I've found the members here to be so supportive during this rough stretch of road. It seems the general public will always tend to be cynical and uncaring, but I've only rec'd 'best of luck' wishes from everyone here. It's quite unusual and very much appreciated.
And while I'm at it, thanks to the board members here who have purchased pieces from me over the last couple of months. Every single one of you has been an absolute pleasure to deal with. A bit of a comfort to know these pieces are going to familiar faces here rather than some random collector on eBay.
Thanks so much Wiz, it means a lot. You know, I've found the members here to be so supportive during this rough stretch of road. It seems the general public will always tend to be cynical and uncaring, but I've only rec'd 'best of luck' wishes from everyone here. It's quite unusual and very much appreciated. And while I'm at it, thanks to the board members here who have purchased pieces from me over the last couple of months. Every single one of you has been an absolute pleasure to deal with. A bit of a comfort to know these pieces are going to familiar faces here rather than some random collector on eBay. |
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by Johnston America on Sept 24, 2009 11:22:29 GMT 1, Today is the day!
Today is the day! |
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by dantefires on Sept 24, 2009 11:27:54 GMT 1, Good luck son, hope you get what you're looking for....
Good luck son, hope you get what you're looking for....
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by Philippe on Sept 24, 2009 16:46:30 GMT 1, What a glorious day johnston!!
Best of luck! ;D
What a glorious day johnston!!
Best of luck! ;D
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by jones27 on Sept 24, 2009 16:54:40 GMT 1, Good luck man !
Good luck man !
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by neale on Sept 24, 2009 17:00:35 GMT 1, Good luck with the sale mate, you deserve a good result
Good luck with the sale mate, you deserve a good result
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by Johnston America on Sept 24, 2009 17:05:42 GMT 1, Thanks all - I don't know if I "deserve" it, but it sure will make paying the mounting bills a little easier!
Thanks all - I don't know if I "deserve" it, but it sure will make paying the mounting bills a little easier! |
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by Sacked... on Sept 24, 2009 17:25:33 GMT 1, Keeping my fingers and legs crossed for you john.
Keeping my fingers and legs crossed for you john.
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by Johnston America on Sept 24, 2009 22:01:29 GMT 1, I feel ok - As I said at the start, I always planned to keep this piece, so once I got over the initial heartbreak of committing it to auction, the pain lessened somewhat. I obviously wish I had sold it a year ago when times were better for everyone, but I didn't expect to lose my business then.
I feel like someone got an incredible piece for a great price. I could have used more, and honestly was hoping for more - but I can't complain. I have bought pieces then sold them for more, and I have pieces now that I probably overpaid for and couldn't sell for nearly what I spent on them. I guess in the big picture, I am about breaking even, and have some pieces I hope to be able to hang on to, which is all anyone can hope for.
I was hoping to make enough on this piece so that I could hang on to some other pieces, but it looks like now I'll have to sell more than I planned on. Some more Failes and possibly even my chocolate donuts which really sucks.
Anyway, I really want to thank everyone again for the kind thoughts, and especially those who took the time to pm me to wish me well. Who knows what the future will bring?
I feel ok - As I said at the start, I always planned to keep this piece, so once I got over the initial heartbreak of committing it to auction, the pain lessened somewhat. I obviously wish I had sold it a year ago when times were better for everyone, but I didn't expect to lose my business then. I feel like someone got an incredible piece for a great price. I could have used more, and honestly was hoping for more - but I can't complain. I have bought pieces then sold them for more, and I have pieces now that I probably overpaid for and couldn't sell for nearly what I spent on them. I guess in the big picture, I am about breaking even, and have some pieces I hope to be able to hang on to, which is all anyone can hope for. I was hoping to make enough on this piece so that I could hang on to some other pieces, but it looks like now I'll have to sell more than I planned on. Some more Failes and possibly even my chocolate donuts which really sucks. Anyway, I really want to thank everyone again for the kind thoughts, and especially those who took the time to pm me to wish me well. Who knows what the future will bring? |
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by jones27 on Sept 24, 2009 22:36:24 GMT 1, I would sell the chocolate donuts before any beautiful Failes. Compared to Faile, the donuts are far easier to obtain (should you wish to ever buy again).
That is a definite bargain on the Faile box. Sorry to hear. Hope things get better with your business.
I would sell the chocolate donuts before any beautiful Failes. Compared to Faile, the donuts are far easier to obtain (should you wish to ever buy again).
That is a definite bargain on the Faile box. Sorry to hear. Hope things get better with your business.
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Faile Happens Every Day BOX, by Philippe on Sept 24, 2009 23:09:19 GMT 1, Don't feel so bad JAm there's plenty of boxes out there. In hindsight yes it would of been best to sell a year ago but tell that to the guy who bought my set of LA Mic's for 12k. Overall I am sure you have Faile pieces that you hold dear to your heart and thats all that matters. It's unfortunate you have to sell a few more wonderful pieces of art considering you already had to deal with letting this beauty go but in the end I am sure you'll realize you made the best decisions.
Don't feel so bad JAm there's plenty of boxes out there. In hindsight yes it would of been best to sell a year ago but tell that to the guy who bought my set of LA Mic's for 12k. Overall I am sure you have Faile pieces that you hold dear to your heart and thats all that matters. It's unfortunate you have to sell a few more wonderful pieces of art considering you already had to deal with letting this beauty go but in the end I am sure you'll realize you made the best decisions. |
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