Lupa
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scottd007
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by scottd007 on Jun 12, 2008 21:57:28 GMT 1, Like that.
Like that.
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by griffermans on Jun 12, 2008 22:00:46 GMT 1, Put me down for one, oh, and a couple of those scupture things n all. Ta.
Put me down for one, oh, and a couple of those scupture things n all. Ta.
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Martin Whatson
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by Martin Whatson on Jun 12, 2008 22:02:35 GMT 1, 50 fucking K!? And people are talking about how expencive Dolk's originals are! Jeeez. I mean, this is cool, but not 50 K cool.
50 fucking K!? And people are talking about how expencive Dolk's originals are! Jeeez. I mean, this is cool, but not 50 K cool.
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by giiiant on Jun 12, 2008 22:05:01 GMT 1, if 'portrait in black' was put up for sale the chances are id go ahead and sell everything i own to buy it
if 'portrait in black' was put up for sale the chances are id go ahead and sell everything i own to buy it
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dslug
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by dslug on Jun 12, 2008 22:07:58 GMT 1, 50 f**king K!? And people are talking about how expencive Dolk's originals are! Jeeez. I mean, this is cool, but not 50 K cool.
its to stop those pesky flippers ;D
50 f**king K!? And people are talking about how expencive Dolk's originals are! Jeeez. I mean, this is cool, but not 50 K cool. its to stop those pesky flippers ;D
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by slowmo on Jun 12, 2008 22:15:29 GMT 1, I wanted to say fuck off. The price tag seemed wrong and it warped my initial thoughts, but this fits with his portraits and could be a watershed in approach. Like he said about his teaching, you should be able to make a face with four brush strokes. This is similarly minimal, its quite different. Maybe seminal, a change in gear on his real strength of painting portraits, in which case this could be a steal. either way, very expensive right now.
I wanted to say fuck off. The price tag seemed wrong and it warped my initial thoughts, but this fits with his portraits and could be a watershed in approach. Like he said about his teaching, you should be able to make a face with four brush strokes. This is similarly minimal, its quite different. Maybe seminal, a change in gear on his real strength of painting portraits, in which case this could be a steal. either way, very expensive right now.
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by rosstierney on Jun 12, 2008 22:39:49 GMT 1, Put me down for one, oh, and a couple of those scupture things n all. Ta.
i didn't realise the statues were an edition of 25!
Put me down for one, oh, and a couple of those scupture things n all. Ta. i didn't realise the statues were an edition of 25!
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bill
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by bill on Jun 12, 2008 22:50:23 GMT 1, That is horrible. Come On 50K??? I would rather try to get a small Banksy canvas at auction before I bought that ugly thing.
That is horrible. Come On 50K??? I would rather try to get a small Banksy canvas at auction before I bought that ugly thing.
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Harveyn
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by Harveyn on Jun 12, 2008 22:57:17 GMT 1, ยฃ50k is steep but I agree Slowmo this is quite different from his other pieces. Always loved Mica's work but its great to see a change. I think this is an amazing piece.
ยฃ50k is steep but I agree Slowmo this is quite different from his other pieces. Always loved Mica's work but its great to see a change. I think this is an amazing piece.
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by ricosg11 on Jun 12, 2008 23:11:07 GMT 1, it is also quite large in size...
it is also quite large in size...
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by grantb on Jun 12, 2008 23:14:45 GMT 1, i thought we had a print release then the 50k saddened me.
i thought we had a print release then the 50k saddened me.
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by bobbymeachamjr on Jun 12, 2008 23:17:49 GMT 1, f*uckn' joke of a price. Talented but what kind of credentials does he have to warrant anything close to this price? Hes associated w/Banksy wooo hooo! Now watch Laz put it in the basement and put a "sold" next to it and everybody will be shouting Micallef sold for ยฃ50k! Then some weak a ss micallef "originals" will pop up on ebay...
f*uckn' joke of a price. Talented but what kind of credentials does he have to warrant anything close to this price? Hes associated w/Banksy wooo hooo! Now watch Laz put it in the basement and put a "sold" next to it and everybody will be shouting Micallef sold for ยฃ50k! Then some weak a ss micallef "originals" will pop up on ebay...
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Martin Whatson
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by Martin Whatson on Jun 12, 2008 23:24:13 GMT 1, 50 f**king K!? And people are talking about how expencive Dolk's originals are! Jeeez. I mean, this is cool, but not 50 K cool. its to stop those pesky flippers ;D
LOL
50 f**king K!? And people are talking about how expencive Dolk's originals are! Jeeez. I mean, this is cool, but not 50 K cool. its to stop those pesky flippers ;D LOL
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by manty on Jun 12, 2008 23:26:34 GMT 1, f*uckn' joke of a price. Talented but what kind of credentials does he have to warrant anything close to this price? Hes associated w/Banksy wooo hooo! Now watch Laz put it in the basement and put a "sold" next to it and everybody will be shouting Micallef sold for ยฃ50k! Then some weak a ss micallef "originals" will pop up on ebay...
LOL
Good post ;D
f*uckn' joke of a price. Talented but what kind of credentials does he have to warrant anything close to this price? Hes associated w/Banksy wooo hooo! Now watch Laz put it in the basement and put a "sold" next to it and everybody will be shouting Micallef sold for ยฃ50k! Then some weak a ss micallef "originals" will pop up on ebay... LOL Good post ;D
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by dogant on Jun 12, 2008 23:26:47 GMT 1,
How ironic
How ironic
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longhu6
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by longhu6 on Jun 12, 2008 23:29:48 GMT 1, It's a severe reduction in price for similarly sized canvasses at the (sold out) LA show last year.
Something from that show sold later at auction for less than the buyer paid for it, and now prices have been adjusted downward.
It's a severe reduction in price for similarly sized canvasses at the (sold out) LA show last year.
Something from that show sold later at auction for less than the buyer paid for it, and now prices have been adjusted downward.
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by giiiant on Jun 12, 2008 23:29:52 GMT 1, f*uckn' joke of a price. Talented but what kind of credentials does he have to warrant anything close to this price?
i can tell you right now that he has more credentials than any other 'urban artist' discussed on this forum apart from the guy its name after
for one thing people that don't go on here have actually heard of him
f*uckn' joke of a price. Talented but what kind of credentials does he have to warrant anything close to this price? i can tell you right now that he has more credentials than any other 'urban artist' discussed on this forum apart from the guy its name after for one thing people that don't go on here have actually heard of him
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by bobbymeachamjr on Jun 12, 2008 23:34:45 GMT 1, holy crap people have actually heard of him? f*ck it, this piece should be ยฃ100
holy crap people have actually heard of him? f*ck it, this piece should be ยฃ100
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by felix on Jun 13, 2008 0:28:27 GMT 1, Different league
Different league
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by bobbymeachamjr on Jun 13, 2008 0:47:23 GMT 1, type, I feel so much more educated now Thanks for wasting 500 pixels of vertical space on my screen...
type, I feel so much more educated now Thanks for wasting 500 pixels of vertical space on my screen...
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by master on Jun 13, 2008 0:52:10 GMT 1, Very well said 'type'. I usually just ignore people with idiotic comments but this one is actually about artist who's got buckets full of credibility and who I have all respect in the world. I bet he has never even seen any AM in front of him, and if he did I am sure he would think twice before posting any of that crap.
Very well said 'type'. I usually just ignore people with idiotic comments but this one is actually about artist who's got buckets full of credibility and who I have all respect in the world. I bet he has never even seen any AM in front of him, and if he did I am sure he would think twice before posting any of that crap.
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kahuna
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by kahuna on Jun 13, 2008 1:11:33 GMT 1, The low res images posted on the Laz website are rarely suitable for evaluating any piece of art.
It would be interesting to see the feedback for Dreamer if the same image was anonymously posted on the New Artists thread.
The low res images posted on the Laz website are rarely suitable for evaluating any piece of art.
It would be interesting to see the feedback for Dreamer if the same image was anonymously posted on the New Artists thread.
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by user on Jun 13, 2008 1:18:36 GMT 1, Agreed. In the flesh it's a beast and pretty breathtaking, online it's pretty crap and flat looking. Needs to be seen in person to be appreciated.
Agreed. In the flesh it's a beast and pretty breathtaking, online it's pretty crap and flat looking. Needs to be seen in person to be appreciated.
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urbanangel
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by urbanangel on Jun 13, 2008 1:28:44 GMT 1, It's a severe reduction in price for similarly sized canvasses at the (sold out) LA show last year. Something from that show sold later at auction for less than the buyer paid for it, and now prices have been adjusted downward.
The above is factually correct.
Dreamer is a stunning piece in the flesh. Online it looks like it has a silver outline, it's actually pink, just an example of how a JPEG doesn't give a true reflection of the work. It's very impressive and a piece I wouldn't have a problem owning personally.
Whether it's worth ยฃ60k, I don't know, but I do think it would have been closer to ยฃ100k if the recent auction results for Micallef hadn't been as poor as they have been.
I think the asking price is fair TBH. The only thing that I'm a little confused about, is when I was at Lazarides the other day, I'm sure it had a red dot on it, but now it's available.
Maybe I made a mistake and the red dot was for the piece next to it...or maybe there was a buyer that pulled out...who knows?
Changing the subject slightly, the piece at Christie's with a guide of ยฃ8k to ยฃ12k is a seriously strong piece IMO. If it goes for anywhere close to guide, it will be a fantastic buy for someone.
It's a severe reduction in price for similarly sized canvasses at the (sold out) LA show last year. Something from that show sold later at auction for less than the buyer paid for it, and now prices have been adjusted downward. The above is factually correct. Dreamer is a stunning piece in the flesh. Online it looks like it has a silver outline, it's actually pink, just an example of how a JPEG doesn't give a true reflection of the work. It's very impressive and a piece I wouldn't have a problem owning personally. Whether it's worth ยฃ60k, I don't know, but I do think it would have been closer to ยฃ100k if the recent auction results for Micallef hadn't been as poor as they have been. I think the asking price is fair TBH. The only thing that I'm a little confused about, is when I was at Lazarides the other day, I'm sure it had a red dot on it, but now it's available. Maybe I made a mistake and the red dot was for the piece next to it...or maybe there was a buyer that pulled out...who knows? Changing the subject slightly, the piece at Christie's with a guide of ยฃ8k to ยฃ12k is a seriously strong piece IMO. If it goes for anywhere close to guide, it will be a fantastic buy for someone.
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by freeisthemagic on Jun 13, 2008 3:03:08 GMT 1, Not a bad price, bit expensive for most of you lot though.
Not a bad price, bit expensive for most of you lot though.
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by bobbymeachamjr on Jun 13, 2008 5:52:54 GMT 1, Very well said 'type'. I usually just ignore people with idiotic comments but this one is actually about artist who's got buckets full of credibility and who I have all respect in the world. I bet he has never even seen any AM in front of him, and if he did I am sure he would think twice before posting any of that crap.
Please let me know of your other bets...
Just telling it like it is even if it conflicts w/what I own...
Very well said 'type'. I usually just ignore people with idiotic comments but this one is actually about artist who's got buckets full of credibility and who I have all respect in the world. I bet he has never even seen any AM in front of him, and if he did I am sure he would think twice before posting any of that crap. Please let me know of your other bets... Just telling it like it is even if it conflicts w/what I own...
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Gentle Mental
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by Gentle Mental on Jun 13, 2008 7:40:27 GMT 1,
Despite the hate, the large ed, the over inflated prices, the laz effect, the brit museum etc etc,
despite all that.
I still think God I Want To Be Bad is the most beautiful print POW has ever produced.
I can't judge based on a jpeg, but I am fairly convinced it's hard for this man to produce originals worth less than ยฃ50k
Despite the hate, the large ed, the over inflated prices, the laz effect, the brit museum etc etc,
despite all that.
I still think God I Want To Be Bad is the most beautiful print POW has ever produced.
I can't judge based on a jpeg, but I am fairly convinced it's hard for this man to produce originals worth less than ยฃ50k
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by Harveyn on Jun 13, 2008 7:51:15 GMT 1, Agreed Type......except with the comment "weren't bell ends like the majority of idiots who visit here"
Micallef is an extraordinary talent. IMO
Agreed Type......except with the comment "weren't bell ends like the majority of idiots who visit here"
Micallef is an extraordinary talent. IMO
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Micallef 'Dreamer' on Laz, by Bram on Jun 13, 2008 8:13:24 GMT 1, Cool though isn't it!
Cool though isn't it!
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