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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by slinkink on Dec 12, 2007 15:47:55 GMT 1, while it is early days for the auction a lot of the results are in for the pieces most of the people on here seem to be interested in...
so with nearly all the other pieces going for above the guide price, antony's only just scraped it with the buyers premium included... while other's like neate went for a bomb!
while i do not think that it was one of antony's best works it still seems a world away from earlier in the year.
we all know prices generally are down massively but this is one of the first times antony's original work has been up 'against' other camparable contemporary artists.
it seems not only from these results but also from a lot of the posts on here that the 'shine' around antony had diminished somewhat. whilst obviously both he and laz have made a fortune this year, monetary success isn't often the primary driving motivation for artists. to have their work collected and appreciated and to have it placed in museums and premier collections means a lot to most i know.
i don't want this thread to degenerate into a discussion on how much your prints were, are or might be worth and how happy or otherwise you are about that...
my question is..
how much do you think the massive print release from laz and pow has permanently damaged his 'career' and ongoing progression into the more mainstream art world. galleries often represent and effectively manage artists in much the same way as record companies and management 'look after' bands. was releasing 2600 prints in one day a brilliant marketing move or in hindsight a suicidal artistic one? or is it all irrelevant in the long term.
while it is early days for the auction a lot of the results are in for the pieces most of the people on here seem to be interested in...
so with nearly all the other pieces going for above the guide price, antony's only just scraped it with the buyers premium included... while other's like neate went for a bomb!
while i do not think that it was one of antony's best works it still seems a world away from earlier in the year.
we all know prices generally are down massively but this is one of the first times antony's original work has been up 'against' other camparable contemporary artists.
it seems not only from these results but also from a lot of the posts on here that the 'shine' around antony had diminished somewhat. whilst obviously both he and laz have made a fortune this year, monetary success isn't often the primary driving motivation for artists. to have their work collected and appreciated and to have it placed in museums and premier collections means a lot to most i know.
i don't want this thread to degenerate into a discussion on how much your prints were, are or might be worth and how happy or otherwise you are about that...
my question is..
how much do you think the massive print release from laz and pow has permanently damaged his 'career' and ongoing progression into the more mainstream art world. galleries often represent and effectively manage artists in much the same way as record companies and management 'look after' bands. was releasing 2600 prints in one day a brilliant marketing move or in hindsight a suicidal artistic one? or is it all irrelevant in the long term.
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by barry cilit on Dec 12, 2007 17:16:56 GMT 1, allot 
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by jonpud on Dec 12, 2007 17:32:13 GMT 1, He will recover, he is an extremely talented artist when all said and done,
Funny really, we all have asked for bigger print runs so that we can all get a piece at a reasonable price, then they release large print runs and some of us are gutted!!
Are we driven by value or the quality of the art? With me its the art, I have 5 Micallefs, 2 I paid top money for and 3 I got at cost from source, love all 5 regardless, all framed and on my walls, thats where they are staying!
He will recover, he is an extremely talented artist when all said and done,
Funny really, we all have asked for bigger print runs so that we can all get a piece at a reasonable price, then they release large print runs and some of us are gutted!!
Are we driven by value or the quality of the art? With me its the art, I have 5 Micallefs, 2 I paid top money for and 3 I got at cost from source, love all 5 regardless, all framed and on my walls, thats where they are staying!
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by manchestermike on Dec 12, 2007 17:41:17 GMT 1, We talk about recover, yet he's just sold a piece at auction for ยฃ26000 or thereabouts... It's not bad going for something that maybe cost under ยฃ5k a year ago and not one of his best pieces...
Maybe next year we'll see the original Judgement Day or 21st Century Love or something else up... I guarantee they'll go for a chunk more than the hobo angel...
The best is yet to come with Mr Micallef
We talk about recover, yet he's just sold a piece at auction for ยฃ26000 or thereabouts... It's not bad going for something that maybe cost under ยฃ5k a year ago and not one of his best pieces...
Maybe next year we'll see the original Judgement Day or 21st Century Love or something else up... I guarantee they'll go for a chunk more than the hobo angel...
The best is yet to come with Mr Micallef
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by northern sole on Dec 12, 2007 18:26:57 GMT 1, i agree mike, i think antony has corrected the market with the big print release. congratulations to him on that. antony is here for the long term, his talent is unquestioned and his work in the flesh is amazing. fantastic results for neate also!
i agree mike, i think antony has corrected the market with the big print release. congratulations to him on that. antony is here for the long term, his talent is unquestioned and his work in the flesh is amazing. fantastic results for neate also!
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by RBK on Dec 12, 2007 18:29:12 GMT 1, He said he wanted to flood the market - so maybe he meant it.
I agree with Mike - the original JD came up for auction it would go for tons.
He said he wanted to flood the market - so maybe he meant it.
I agree with Mike - the original JD came up for auction it would go for tons.
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by slinkink on Dec 12, 2007 19:52:30 GMT 1, i am not really sure i agree with some of that. i don't really think antony corrected 'the market' with his print release at all. the market 'correction' has a whole heap more to do with the sub prime crisis, credit 'crunch' and the time of the year than one huge print release. there are a lot of people who couldn't care less about antony who are buying banksy's cheaper than 6 months ago.
i don't remember banksy's release of 1000 flags prints (a relatively much bigger release then than now of course) causing a crash in his market but then again they weren't sold in quite the same way.
don't get me wrong i am a huge huge fan of antony's work and truly believe that he is capable of creating ever more beautiful pieces in the future. in fact i would selfishly be delighted if everyone started offloading originals at prices i could afford!
the sothebys auction that provoked me to start the thread was this one
LOT 14
c,m - ANTONY MICALLEF
B. 1975
WOMAN STUDY 2
15,000โ20,000 GBP
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 18,500 GBP
it certainly isn't 21st c love but it isn't dreadful. in fact it was from the la show and was $50,000. even allowing for the unusually high pound that is still a considerable drop on an original.
ยฃ25k to ยฃ18.5k (even including the buyers premium!!!!) in 3 months
it certainly isn't 5k to 26k in a year...
and the 'correction' hasn't stopped faile's pricing rising and rising, neates going through the roof and a whole raft of others.
but like i said i didn't want this to just turn into a discussion on prices...i was more wanting to discuss how it has affected him in the eyes of the more mainstream art world. there will always be pop stars who will throw money at artists they think are exclusive and hot and there will always be those who will buy just for an image and those who buy for an investment but a lot of the people dropping 25k plus on a piece of art do so as a combination of loving the image and as an investment. anyone who thinks that there are endless queues of five figure buyers who truly don't care how much the piece will be worth next year are surely deluded.
so if antony is a lot less' hot' and his prices are dropping i don't think that is really good news for him crossing to the next level of museums etc.
i just wonder if antony has knocked himself back a bit too far with the flood. the market was flooded yes, but hey athena were good at that too.
i am not really sure i agree with some of that. i don't really think antony corrected 'the market' with his print release at all. the market 'correction' has a whole heap more to do with the sub prime crisis, credit 'crunch' and the time of the year than one huge print release. there are a lot of people who couldn't care less about antony who are buying banksy's cheaper than 6 months ago.
i don't remember banksy's release of 1000 flags prints (a relatively much bigger release then than now of course) causing a crash in his market but then again they weren't sold in quite the same way.
don't get me wrong i am a huge huge fan of antony's work and truly believe that he is capable of creating ever more beautiful pieces in the future. in fact i would selfishly be delighted if everyone started offloading originals at prices i could afford!
the sothebys auction that provoked me to start the thread was this one
LOT 14
c,m - ANTONY MICALLEF
B. 1975
WOMAN STUDY 2
15,000โ20,000 GBP
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 18,500 GBP
it certainly isn't 21st c love but it isn't dreadful. in fact it was from the la show and was $50,000. even allowing for the unusually high pound that is still a considerable drop on an original.
ยฃ25k to ยฃ18.5k (even including the buyers premium!!!!) in 3 months
it certainly isn't 5k to 26k in a year...
and the 'correction' hasn't stopped faile's pricing rising and rising, neates going through the roof and a whole raft of others.
but like i said i didn't want this to just turn into a discussion on prices...i was more wanting to discuss how it has affected him in the eyes of the more mainstream art world. there will always be pop stars who will throw money at artists they think are exclusive and hot and there will always be those who will buy just for an image and those who buy for an investment but a lot of the people dropping 25k plus on a piece of art do so as a combination of loving the image and as an investment. anyone who thinks that there are endless queues of five figure buyers who truly don't care how much the piece will be worth next year are surely deluded.
so if antony is a lot less' hot' and his prices are dropping i don't think that is really good news for him crossing to the next level of museums etc.
i just wonder if antony has knocked himself back a bit too far with the flood. the market was flooded yes, but hey athena were good at that too.
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by BK83 on Dec 12, 2007 20:27:49 GMT 1, I think it ultimately depends on his longevity. Picasso and Warhol's body of works are huge and their work still goes for a mint. Right now his prices are a blip on his career radar screen. It will all become more clear as he produces more work....
I think it ultimately depends on his longevity. Picasso and Warhol's body of works are huge and their work still goes for a mint. Right now his prices are a blip on his career radar screen. It will all become more clear as he produces more work....
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by Lord Lucas Roham on Dec 12, 2007 20:31:40 GMT 1, Excellent post+1
As usual though, people on here take any form on realism or comment to be negativity towards the artist.
Micallefs talent is not in doubt and never was, the fan boys cant help themselves though
Excellent post+1
As usual though, people on here take any form on realism or comment to be negativity towards the artist.
Micallefs talent is not in doubt and never was, the fan boys cant help themselves though
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by slinkink on Dec 13, 2007 0:38:48 GMT 1, i'm sure it will all become clear after the event but that may be a long way away and not really something we can discuss unless anyone has a crystal ball... lots of artists have bodies of work but not all are recognised and historically it isn't always purely to do with talent....
i was just wondering what people thought of how the massive release had affected his course in the art world... good or bad....
i'm sure it will all become clear after the event but that may be a long way away and not really something we can discuss unless anyone has a crystal ball... lots of artists have bodies of work but not all are recognised and historically it isn't always purely to do with talent....
i was just wondering what people thought of how the massive release had affected his course in the art world... good or bad....
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by valdemar on Dec 13, 2007 1:27:41 GMT 1, I think it can be like this
A grate atist can make some larger editions so more people can get hold of them for a lower cost of money but is still high for wath they get. At the same time that will rises the prices of the original ones. But the prints needs to be trade for a while outside the gallery. And at that point its importaint for the artist to make importaint shows whit no editions.
/Valdemar
I think it can be like this
A grate atist can make some larger editions so more people can get hold of them for a lower cost of money but is still high for wath they get. At the same time that will rises the prices of the original ones. But the prints needs to be trade for a while outside the gallery. And at that point its importaint for the artist to make importaint shows whit no editions.
/Valdemar
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by Yessir on Dec 13, 2007 1:37:08 GMT 1, I don't think the LAZ/POW drop has damaged his career as the majority who brought, would jump at the chance of owning an original if ever possible.
Micallef has had a tremendous start to his career and if you put in terms that he was an almost complete unknown a short while ago before exploding from obscurity, into one of the most definitive artist in this scene, his auction numbers are still amazing, for an artist who is just starting to embrace the mainstream.
I think every artist goes through scrutiny when their works go to auction and someone like Micallef is going to have many successful nights, a few reasonable nights and maybe the odd average night here and there in the future, but overall I believe he has a great chance of having a long career, as he is capable of producing some truly amazing desirable pieces.
I don't think the LAZ/POW drop has damaged his career as the majority who brought, would jump at the chance of owning an original if ever possible.
Micallef has had a tremendous start to his career and if you put in terms that he was an almost complete unknown a short while ago before exploding from obscurity, into one of the most definitive artist in this scene, his auction numbers are still amazing, for an artist who is just starting to embrace the mainstream.
I think every artist goes through scrutiny when their works go to auction and someone like Micallef is going to have many successful nights, a few reasonable nights and maybe the odd average night here and there in the future, but overall I believe he has a great chance of having a long career, as he is capable of producing some truly amazing desirable pieces.
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by darjeeling on Dec 13, 2007 6:16:06 GMT 1, It all doesn't mean anything in my opinion. Micallef selling for middle of estimate should hardly be considered a career ender. And the fact that Faile and Neate are selling for really stupid money certainly is no guarantee that they will be around forever. They haven't even been in any museum shows as far as I know. Fact that Faile and Neate are going for so high just shows that there are still a lot of speculators out there praying that they made good 'bets.'
It all doesn't mean anything in my opinion. Micallef selling for middle of estimate should hardly be considered a career ender. And the fact that Faile and Neate are selling for really stupid money certainly is no guarantee that they will be around forever. They haven't even been in any museum shows as far as I know. Fact that Faile and Neate are going for so high just shows that there are still a lot of speculators out there praying that they made good 'bets.'
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by bobbymeachamjr on Dec 13, 2007 6:54:15 GMT 1, imo and it sounds like a cliche - the only person "deserving" the big bucks at these auctions is Banksy. He created this big dollar collectable street scene. Without Micallef, Banksy would still be just as big. Without Banksy, Micallef is a starving artist.
imo and it sounds like a cliche - the only person "deserving" the big bucks at these auctions is Banksy. He created this big dollar collectable street scene. Without Micallef, Banksy would still be just as big. Without Banksy, Micallef is a starving artist.
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by Gentle Mental on Dec 13, 2007 7:10:45 GMT 1, there will be competition, and extremely high expectations...he must stay exciting... every show from now on demands extra high standards - the crowd will be less forgiving now that he's charging so much ...
Which was why many deemed the last LA show "disappointing" (though it's way way way better most of his contemporaries.
that's the problem with having such a huge leap right at the beginning, GIWTBB would've been the image of the year if it weren't for the high standards set by JD.
Evey step he takes now must be huge leaps forward, if not, most would see it as a step closer to "fading away" - which sucks for him, i guess...
there will be competition, and extremely high expectations...he must stay exciting... every show from now on demands extra high standards - the crowd will be less forgiving now that he's charging so much ...
Which was why many deemed the last LA show "disappointing" (though it's way way way better most of his contemporaries.
that's the problem with having such a huge leap right at the beginning, GIWTBB would've been the image of the year if it weren't for the high standards set by JD.
Evey step he takes now must be huge leaps forward, if not, most would see it as a step closer to "fading away" - which sucks for him, i guess...
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by manchestermike on Dec 13, 2007 10:38:50 GMT 1, imo and it sounds like a cliche - the only person "deserving" the big bucks at these auctions is Banksy. He created this big dollar collectable street scene. Without Micallef, Banksy would still be just as big. Without Banksy, Micallef is a starving artist.
Utter rubbish...
Just my opinion mind...
Did Banksy do Micallef's entry for the BP Portrait prize? Is it actually Bansky that is going on the British Museum tour?
Exactly...
imo and it sounds like a cliche - the only person "deserving" the big bucks at these auctions is Banksy. He created this big dollar collectable street scene. Without Micallef, Banksy would still be just as big. Without Banksy, Micallef is a starving artist. Utter rubbish... Just my opinion mind... Did Banksy do Micallef's entry for the BP Portrait prize? Is it actually Bansky that is going on the British Museum tour? Exactly... |
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by seidbereit on Dec 13, 2007 11:17:06 GMT 1, i know Mr Neate did well yesterday but this is ridiculus?  ? Item number: 140188633926
Is this true?
"This maybe the last chance to obtain a neate print as they are being discontinued for him to concentrate on his originals."
Pity if it is.
i know Mr Neate did well yesterday but this is ridiculus? ? Item number: 140188633926 Is this true? "This maybe the last chance to obtain a neate print as they are being discontinued for him to concentrate on his originals."Pity if it is. |
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by illings on Dec 13, 2007 11:17:27 GMT 1, I know... that print can be bought for ยฃ3500 from Eyestorm, so someone is fixing prices and trying to ride the crest of the wave.... they'll only get stung for a huge Ebay sale fee!
I know... that print can be bought for ยฃ3500 from Eyestorm, so someone is fixing prices and trying to ride the crest of the wave.... they'll only get stung for a huge Ebay sale fee!
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by manchestermike on Dec 13, 2007 11:18:49 GMT 1, i know Mr Neate did well yesterday but this is ridiculus? ? Item number: 140188633926 Is this true? "This maybe the last chance to obtain a neate print as they are being discontinued for him to concentrate on his originals."Pity if it is.
Yes, he's done 13 and won't be releasing any more at all
i know Mr Neate did well yesterday but this is ridiculus? ? Item number: 140188633926 Is this true? "This maybe the last chance to obtain a neate print as they are being discontinued for him to concentrate on his originals."Pity if it is. Yes, he's done 13 and won't be releasing any more at all |
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by neutral on Dec 13, 2007 11:24:18 GMT 1, imo and it sounds like a cliche - the only person "deserving" the big bucks at these auctions is Banksy. He created this big dollar collectable street scene. Without Micallef, Banksy would still be just as big. Without Banksy, Micallef is a starving artist. Utter rubbish... Just my opinion mind... Did Banksy do Micallef's entry for the BP Portrait prize? Is it actually Bansky that is going on the British Museum tour? Exactly...
I am with u on that one Mike.
People are going regret selling their Micallefs just because his "prices are dipping".
There is still no originals around of his work, or very few in comparison of prints.
Let us see in a couple of years where he is at.
One to stay I strongly believe.
imo and it sounds like a cliche - the only person "deserving" the big bucks at these auctions is Banksy. He created this big dollar collectable street scene. Without Micallef, Banksy would still be just as big. Without Banksy, Micallef is a starving artist. Utter rubbish... Just my opinion mind... Did Banksy do Micallef's entry for the BP Portrait prize? Is it actually Bansky that is going on the British Museum tour? Exactly... I am with u on that one Mike. People are going regret selling their Micallefs just because his "prices are dipping". There is still no originals around of his work, or very few in comparison of prints. Let us see in a couple of years where he is at. One to stay I strongly believe. |
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by simongoff on Dec 13, 2007 11:36:20 GMT 1, No way that is serious bidding 
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by pezlow on Dec 13, 2007 11:36:21 GMT 1, imo and it sounds like a cliche - the only person "deserving" the big bucks at these auctions is Banksy. He created this big dollar collectable street scene. Without Micallef, Banksy would still be just as big. Without Banksy, Micallef is a starving artist. Utter rubbish... Just my opinion mind... Did Banksy do Micallef's entry for the BP Portrait prize? Is it actually Bansky that is going on the British Museum tour? Exactly...
Not picking specifically on you MM but a huge amount is made of these two aspects of Micallef - the museum tour and the BP portrait prize.
For me these tell me very little about Micallef as an artist and add little to Micallef's long term longevity and credentials.
Have you heard of any of the following: Andrew Tift, Rafael rodriguez, Angela Reilly, Dean Marsh, Saul Robertson, Timothy Hyman and Gareth Read?
I hadn't until I looked up the BP portrait winners for the last 4 years.
Likewise I can't see that this museum tour is anything special at all. Loads and loads of artists go on museum tours and the like. So the british museum is taking one piece of his on a tour to China. This for me is no big deal at all.
Does anyone know ANY of the other artists going on this tour. I doubt it.
Don't get me wrong I am not trying to do down Micallef - I think he is a talented painter. But to try and justify his credentials with these things is just wrong.
imo and it sounds like a cliche - the only person "deserving" the big bucks at these auctions is Banksy. He created this big dollar collectable street scene. Without Micallef, Banksy would still be just as big. Without Banksy, Micallef is a starving artist. Utter rubbish... Just my opinion mind... Did Banksy do Micallef's entry for the BP Portrait prize? Is it actually Bansky that is going on the British Museum tour? Exactly... Not picking specifically on you MM but a huge amount is made of these two aspects of Micallef - the museum tour and the BP portrait prize. For me these tell me very little about Micallef as an artist and add little to Micallef's long term longevity and credentials. Have you heard of any of the following: Andrew Tift, Rafael rodriguez, Angela Reilly, Dean Marsh, Saul Robertson, Timothy Hyman and Gareth Read? I hadn't until I looked up the BP portrait winners for the last 4 years. Likewise I can't see that this museum tour is anything special at all. Loads and loads of artists go on museum tours and the like. So the british museum is taking one piece of his on a tour to China. This for me is no big deal at all. Does anyone know ANY of the other artists going on this tour. I doubt it. Don't get me wrong I am not trying to do down Micallef - I think he is a talented painter. But to try and justify his credentials with these things is just wrong. |
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by Existencil on Dec 13, 2007 11:39:13 GMT 1, Hopefully Micallef price slump highlights the STUPIDITY of releasing editions of 1000.
He used to be a rare pleasure. Now he's ten a penny...
Hopefully Micallef price slump highlights the STUPIDITY of releasing editions of 1000.
He used to be a rare pleasure. Now he's ten a penny...
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by jcjcjc on Dec 13, 2007 11:45:07 GMT 1, Looking at the prices at the Sotheby's auction, the street scene guys pulled in very big bucks indeed. There were other hugely talented artists in that sale with long established careers which did not come close to the price of a Neate. It is way too early to say whether these prices will hold up or continue to rise as the supply is way too restricted for good quality bona fida canvases. Serious art buyers are unlikely to buy prints (just look at the relative value of Miro or Hockney prints for example). I personally would like to buy a decent piece and luckily have the money to spend on one but I can only afford one so will only buy when I love a piece. So far the stocck hitting the auctions has not been great and the prices are all over the place. When the piece comes in front of me at a price I can afford, I'll buy, and I don't care if the value goes up or down in the short to medium term as I intend to enjoy it.
BTW, if any of you have a decent original you are looking to sell, pm me as we could both avoid the auction houses fees (30% of the final cost these days!!! outrageous!!!)
Long and short of it imo is that artists like Banksy, Micallef and Neate will grow in popularity and maybe price, but for different reasons as they each have very different styles, approaches and talents.
Looking at the prices at the Sotheby's auction, the street scene guys pulled in very big bucks indeed. There were other hugely talented artists in that sale with long established careers which did not come close to the price of a Neate. It is way too early to say whether these prices will hold up or continue to rise as the supply is way too restricted for good quality bona fida canvases. Serious art buyers are unlikely to buy prints (just look at the relative value of Miro or Hockney prints for example). I personally would like to buy a decent piece and luckily have the money to spend on one but I can only afford one so will only buy when I love a piece. So far the stocck hitting the auctions has not been great and the prices are all over the place. When the piece comes in front of me at a price I can afford, I'll buy, and I don't care if the value goes up or down in the short to medium term as I intend to enjoy it.
BTW, if any of you have a decent original you are looking to sell, pm me as we could both avoid the auction houses fees (30% of the final cost these days!!! outrageous!!!)
Long and short of it imo is that artists like Banksy, Micallef and Neate will grow in popularity and maybe price, but for different reasons as they each have very different styles, approaches and talents.
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by manchestermike on Dec 13, 2007 11:45:28 GMT 1, Pez...
That wasn't an attempt to justify his credentials, his base of work so far more than does that.
It was a retort to the frankly ludicrous comment that without Banksy Micallef would be a starving artist, and only Banksy is "deserving" of the money at auction
There is some bollocks written on the forum but that takes the biscuit
Pez...
That wasn't an attempt to justify his credentials, his base of work so far more than does that.
It was a retort to the frankly ludicrous comment that without Banksy Micallef would be a starving artist, and only Banksy is "deserving" of the money at auction
There is some bollocks written on the forum but that takes the biscuit
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by pezlow on Dec 13, 2007 11:48:20 GMT 1, Yeah I know mate - and my response wasn't aimed at you. I agree with you - it is by Micallef's work that he will be judged.
Yeah I know mate - and my response wasn't aimed at you. I agree with you - it is by Micallef's work that he will be judged.
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by pezlow on Dec 13, 2007 11:51:13 GMT 1, ps I personally agree with the comments that now is a great time to buy mic. If it is true that Mic is having a well earned rest for a while then supply of his work is slowly going to reduce over the next few months. If you are after one of the eyestorm prints for example now is the time to wade in.
ps I personally agree with the comments that now is a great time to buy mic. If it is true that Mic is having a well earned rest for a while then supply of his work is slowly going to reduce over the next few months. If you are after one of the eyestorm prints for example now is the time to wade in.
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by top on Dec 13, 2007 15:46:59 GMT 1, ..buy them while they are relatively cheap.. ;D people jus crying coz they think they have lost quids..  ..you will be glad you got one in the end..just be patient! ;D ;D ;D
..buy them while they are relatively cheap.. ;D people jus crying coz they think they have lost quids.. ..you will be glad you got one in the end..just be patient! ;D ;D ;D |
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sothebys auction results - micallef analysis, by bobbymeachamjr on Dec 13, 2007 19:09:29 GMT 1, Mike, no need to go ballistic. My 2 assertions were:
1. Without Micallef, Banksy would still be just as big.
2. Without Banksy, Micallef is a starving artist.
#1 is pretty much a unanimous TRUE
#2 - ok he might not be a "starving" artist but the point is he probably would be "worth" a tiny fraction of where hes selling at today.
I think its pure psychological that we'd like to believe that this scene is MUCH more than Banksy. But imho its all Banksy with some talented artists riding his coattails. As Pez pointed out re: Micallefs "credentials" - why is his work going for 100x more than other artists with similar credentials?
Mike, no need to go ballistic. My 2 assertions were:
1. Without Micallef, Banksy would still be just as big.
2. Without Banksy, Micallef is a starving artist.
#1 is pretty much a unanimous TRUE
#2 - ok he might not be a "starving" artist but the point is he probably would be "worth" a tiny fraction of where hes selling at today.
I think its pure psychological that we'd like to believe that this scene is MUCH more than Banksy. But imho its all Banksy with some talented artists riding his coattails. As Pez pointed out re: Micallefs "credentials" - why is his work going for 100x more than other artists with similar credentials?
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..you will be glad you got one in the end..just be patient! ;D ;D ;D
