Guy Denning
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painting stolen from gallery, by Guy Denning on Oct 3, 2010 20:28:25 GMT 1,
Apparently, on the second day of the Behemoth show, someone came in and stole one of the smaller paintings. Unfortunately it had sold on the opening night so the buyer had to be refunded. Red Propeller were extremely upset about it and theyโve taken the financial hit on it โ which is very good of them. They said that itโs not my fault so I shouldnโt be out of pocket. I said that it wasnโt their fault either โ it was the fault of the thief! Anyway, thinking about the theft of one of my paintings, in all honesty, I consider it a sort of strange compliment โ to think that someone wanted a painting so badly that they had to steal it. Anyway - the point of this posting If they took it because they had to have it then Iโm not as hacked off as I would be if someone stole it to shift on the secondary market. So if anyone out there is offered a small canvas of mine, wonderfully framed by Tunnadine Fine Art Framing (marked on the back), by the title of โdes paillotesโ, (the title is collaged on the canvas) about 20 cm square... Let me know by email though my website (as I'm rarely on here) or give Red Propeller a shout.
Apparently, on the second day of the Behemoth show, someone came in and stole one of the smaller paintings. Unfortunately it had sold on the opening night so the buyer had to be refunded. Red Propeller were extremely upset about it and theyโve taken the financial hit on it โ which is very good of them. They said that itโs not my fault so I shouldnโt be out of pocket. I said that it wasnโt their fault either โ it was the fault of the thief! Anyway, thinking about the theft of one of my paintings, in all honesty, I consider it a sort of strange compliment โ to think that someone wanted a painting so badly that they had to steal it. Anyway - the point of this posting If they took it because they had to have it then Iโm not as hacked off as I would be if someone stole it to shift on the secondary market. So if anyone out there is offered a small canvas of mine, wonderfully framed by Tunnadine Fine Art Framing (marked on the back), by the title of โdes paillotesโ, (the title is collaged on the canvas) about 20 cm square... Let me know by email though my website (as I'm rarely on here) or give Red Propeller a shout.
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painting stolen from gallery, by fingerz on Oct 3, 2010 20:31:00 GMT 1, is that a pic of the piece guy...?
is that a pic of the piece guy...?
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painting stolen from gallery, by Deleted on Oct 3, 2010 20:33:33 GMT 1, probably..?
btw, you must have some nerves to pick a painting right from the wall.. and disappear.
probably..?
btw, you must have some nerves to pick a painting right from the wall.. and disappear.
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Martin DK
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painting stolen from gallery, by Martin DK on Oct 3, 2010 20:37:17 GMT 1, Sorry to hear about this GD. I really hope it gets back to the gallery/buyer. Will keep an eye out.
Sorry to hear about this GD. I really hope it gets back to the gallery/buyer. Will keep an eye out.
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painting stolen from gallery, by fingerz on Oct 3, 2010 20:38:17 GMT 1, probably..? btw, you must have some nerves to pick a painting right from the wall.. and disappear.
hey it wasnt me jopkop....
probably..? btw, you must have some nerves to pick a painting right from the wall.. and disappear. hey it wasnt me jopkop....
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painting stolen from gallery, by wizzy on Oct 3, 2010 20:39:13 GMT 1, Doesnt sound like its going to hit the open market Guy, maybe they just had to have it like you say and in a way i hope thats the case, it was good of RP to act the way they have over it though, i bet the original buyer was a bit miffed!. Live and learn.
Doesnt sound like its going to hit the open market Guy, maybe they just had to have it like you say and in a way i hope thats the case, it was good of RP to act the way they have over it though, i bet the original buyer was a bit miffed!. Live and learn.
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Sundowner
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painting stolen from gallery, by Sundowner on Oct 3, 2010 20:45:13 GMT 1, That's a really lovely piece Guy, and I can imagine how gutted you and RP must be, especially given all the effort that has gone into this show, which is one of the best of the year.
That's a really lovely piece Guy, and I can imagine how gutted you and RP must be, especially given all the effort that has gone into this show, which is one of the best of the year.
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Guy Denning
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painting stolen from gallery, by Guy Denning on Oct 3, 2010 20:47:07 GMT 1, Sorry for not being clear - yes, that is an image of the painting.
Sorry for not being clear - yes, that is an image of the painting.
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painting stolen from gallery, by thehighlife on Oct 3, 2010 20:51:20 GMT 1, sorry to hear about this! I hope you get your painting back! Sucks for the buyer as well!
sorry to hear about this! I hope you get your painting back! Sucks for the buyer as well!
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painting stolen from gallery, by Deleted on Oct 3, 2010 20:51:48 GMT 1, probably..? btw, you must have some nerves to pick a painting right from the wall.. and disappear. hey it wasnt me jopkop....
haha, didnt want to accuse you!
.. hope this gets solved.
probably..? btw, you must have some nerves to pick a painting right from the wall.. and disappear. hey it wasnt me jopkop.... haha, didnt want to accuse you! .. hope this gets solved.
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painting stolen from gallery, by angel41 on Oct 3, 2010 21:20:55 GMT 1, Sorry yo hear about this Guy, lovely piece, and also props to the lovely people of RP for taking the hit.
Sorry yo hear about this Guy, lovely piece, and also props to the lovely people of RP for taking the hit.
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painting stolen from gallery, by Deleted on Oct 3, 2010 22:39:01 GMT 1, that really is a cracking painting. How much was it?.
that really is a cracking painting. How much was it?.
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painting stolen from gallery, by Daniel Silk on Oct 3, 2010 23:53:01 GMT 1, Really sad to hear about this Don't let it get you down Guy, as you say take it as a sort of compliment, and maybe use the feelings your having now to spur you on and inspire you in new work.
Everyone keep ya eyes peeled for this! its gotta turn up at some point.
Really sad to hear about this Don't let it get you down Guy, as you say take it as a sort of compliment, and maybe use the feelings your having now to spur you on and inspire you in new work. Everyone keep ya eyes peeled for this! its gotta turn up at some point.
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James Baker
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painting stolen from gallery, by James Baker on Oct 4, 2010 2:42:22 GMT 1, I am very sorry to hear this Guy. I hope it does not tarnish what sounds like a fantastic show. What ever their reason, it sucks. Its strange a thing, the desperate need to own something unobtainable. That's what prints are for, non? I also hope it does not set a president for future shows too. I know how hard RP work to find good show venues without this added worry. Anyway fingers crossed and congratulations again on your success!
I am very sorry to hear this Guy. I hope it does not tarnish what sounds like a fantastic show. What ever their reason, it sucks. Its strange a thing, the desperate need to own something unobtainable. That's what prints are for, non? I also hope it does not set a president for future shows too. I know how hard RP work to find good show venues without this added worry. Anyway fingers crossed and congratulations again on your success!
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Standard
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painting stolen from gallery, by Standard on Oct 4, 2010 10:36:09 GMT 1,
Hopefully something will be able to be sorted from CCTV? I can't remember seeing any but surely they have it in there.
Hopefully something will be able to be sorted from CCTV? I can't remember seeing any but surely they have it in there.
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redfred
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painting stolen from gallery, by redfred on Oct 4, 2010 11:30:43 GMT 1, Thats shocking, obviousely a thief with good taste!! Another good reason for insisting on a COA when purchasing.
Thats shocking, obviousely a thief with good taste!! Another good reason for insisting on a COA when purchasing.
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painting stolen from gallery, by fenna67 on Oct 4, 2010 12:38:47 GMT 1, Bad news....Feel soory for the buyer.... But big props to RP....
Bad news....Feel soory for the buyer.... But big props to RP....
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Guy Denning
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painting stolen from gallery, by Guy Denning on Oct 5, 2010 22:12:44 GMT 1, that really is a cracking painting. How much was it?. I don't keep track of the numbers on the walls - but I think RP said it was around the 900 to a 1000 note mark. And cheers to all for the messages etc etc...
that really is a cracking painting. How much was it?. I don't keep track of the numbers on the walls - but I think RP said it was around the 900 to a 1000 note mark. And cheers to all for the messages etc etc...
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hanky
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painting stolen from gallery, by hanky on Oct 5, 2010 22:19:40 GMT 1, Hope you catch the inconsiderate git!!
Hope you catch the inconsiderate git!!
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painting stolen from gallery, by wizzy on Oct 5, 2010 22:26:21 GMT 1, I hope so too, and when you do Guy you should paint an image of them on a large canvas and call it "Inconsiderate Git of a Thief".
I hope so too, and when you do Guy you should paint an image of them on a large canvas and call it "Inconsiderate Git of a Thief".
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painting stolen from gallery, by Coach on Oct 5, 2010 22:26:50 GMT 1, Outrageous behaviour. But as you say, also something of an unwelcome compliment. Still, inexcusable, especially as some poor blighter was expecting to have it on his/her wall soon. Beatiful piece btw Guy. c
Outrageous behaviour. But as you say, also something of an unwelcome compliment. Still, inexcusable, especially as some poor blighter was expecting to have it on his/her wall soon. Beatiful piece btw Guy. c
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Guy Denning
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painting stolen from gallery, by Guy Denning on Oct 7, 2010 10:13:01 GMT 1,
You would have thought that they'd be pretty on the ball for at least the show after. At least I only had one pinched - not nine. Actually, the more I think about it, that's pretty appalling to have nine stolen in the show following their first theft. As for security cameras - it looks like they're relying on the powers of the all-seeing, all-powerful, all-knowing boss upstairs... If the thief wants London watercolours AND my stuff - it looks like blatant opportunism.
You would have thought that they'd be pretty on the ball for at least the show after. At least I only had one pinched - not nine. Actually, the more I think about it, that's pretty appalling to have nine stolen in the show following their first theft. As for security cameras - it looks like they're relying on the powers of the all-seeing, all-powerful, all-knowing boss upstairs... If the thief wants London watercolours AND my stuff - it looks like blatant opportunism.
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lifeonwalls
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painting stolen from gallery, by lifeonwalls on Oct 8, 2010 14:35:49 GMT 1, Inside job?
Inside job?
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hops
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painting stolen from gallery, by hops on Oct 8, 2010 18:43:58 GMT 1, I hope this all gets sorted out Guy!
What a sketchy move by the thief...
I hope this all gets sorted out Guy!
What a sketchy move by the thief...
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