Martin Whatson
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Does everything have a price???, by Martin Whatson on Nov 17, 2008 12:00:22 GMT 1, Ive been thinking lately, after all the discussions on Neates going straight to ebay and in the Herakut discussion where people saying something like: 'I would never sell mine, at least not for less then ยฃXXXX!'
SO i thought, what piece you own does not have a price? What piece you own will you never sell and will stay on your wall for the rest of your life??
I loved Choeยดs City Girl from the first time I saw it.
Spent the better half of a year saving up for it and got it at a decent price, then had to get some cash for framing and now its finally hanging proudly over my TV! I often find myself stearing at it in the middle of a movie or a program im watching!
That about does it for me! Choe has also been one of my favorite artist long before I got the interest in collecting prints! Heยดs a real inspiration to me as an artist!!
Please post your story and pictures of the pieces would be nice too!
And note that the pieces dont need to be expencive or by any wellknown artist! Just a piece that youll never let go!!
Thanks.
M
(edit: title to please alsababar)
Ive been thinking lately, after all the discussions on Neates going straight to ebay and in the Herakut discussion where people saying something like: 'I would never sell mine, at least not for less then ยฃXXXX!' SO i thought, what piece you own does not have a price? What piece you own will you never sell and will stay on your wall for the rest of your life?? I loved Choeยดs City Girl from the first time I saw it. Spent the better half of a year saving up for it and got it at a decent price, then had to get some cash for framing and now its finally hanging proudly over my TV! I often find myself stearing at it in the middle of a movie or a program im watching! That about does it for me! Choe has also been one of my favorite artist long before I got the interest in collecting prints! Heยดs a real inspiration to me as an artist!! Please post your story and pictures of the pieces would be nice too! And note that the pieces dont need to be expencive or by any wellknown artist! Just a piece that youll never let go!! Thanks. M (edit: title to please alsababar) |
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Does everything have a price???, by wiz on Nov 17, 2008 12:08:23 GMT 1, I love my v small collection all for different reasons (well most of it apart from some early stuff which needs lobbing but stays as my white elephant) and the one i like the most today is my little Fail Bunny Boy that Carl broke and gave to me free, i like this one as it has now been repaired by a friend so has a story to it. My real life however seems to revolve around dogs and dog rescue and they are far more important to me than anything else so if i absolutely had to i would flog all i had to pay a vets bill. My Case pieces are quite high on my likes list though!.
I love my v small collection all for different reasons (well most of it apart from some early stuff which needs lobbing but stays as my white elephant) and the one i like the most today is my little Fail Bunny Boy that Carl broke and gave to me free, i like this one as it has now been repaired by a friend so has a story to it. My real life however seems to revolve around dogs and dog rescue and they are far more important to me than anything else so if i absolutely had to i would flog all i had to pay a vets bill. My Case pieces are quite high on my likes list though!.
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Dellboyy
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Does everything have a price???, by Dellboyy on Nov 17, 2008 12:12:37 GMT 1, For me it's gotta be my Faile Butterfly Girl, and Ian Francis Deathstar:
The faile was the second print i ever bought (bargain at about ยฃ140 ;D), and love it as much now as the first time i saw it. That's in comparison to other things i've bought that i get a bit tired of seeing!
The Francis is simply my favourite print by one of my favourite artists! Something again i never get sick of looking at!
For me it's gotta be my Faile Butterfly Girl, and Ian Francis Deathstar: The faile was the second print i ever bought (bargain at about ยฃ140 ;D), and love it as much now as the first time i saw it. That's in comparison to other things i've bought that i get a bit tired of seeing! The Francis is simply my favourite print by one of my favourite artists! Something again i never get sick of looking at! |
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edcase
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Does everything have a price???, by edcase on Nov 17, 2008 12:38:55 GMT 1, Great thread!
It's a very difficult question to answer, as unless you are in a position to never have to worry about money again, the reality is that art is a commodity and in times of need you sometimes have to cash in!
That said, the one piece I hopefully am never in a position to have to sell would be my Nick Walker 1/1 headless astro, which is also far and away my favourite nick walker ever (closely followed by Puds Apish Angel!)
It's perfection, in my eyes.
Great thread! It's a very difficult question to answer, as unless you are in a position to never have to worry about money again, the reality is that art is a commodity and in times of need you sometimes have to cash in! That said, the one piece I hopefully am never in a position to have to sell would be my Nick Walker 1/1 headless astro, which is also far and away my favourite nick walker ever (closely followed by Puds Apish Angel!) It's perfection, in my eyes. |
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Does everything have a price???, by bradpitt on Nov 17, 2008 12:42:51 GMT 1, I have become a hoarder and can't seem to sell anything anymore, even though I could do with the cash. I have sold lots to better my collection, but have regretted selling a lot. I just want to keep everything, maybe if I was Brad Pitt I could...
My first print will always be a special one, I looked at it for weeks in the Art Republic window and had to have it
The collecting bug then started and this was my second print (a bit marmite, but I love it)
These ain't going nowhere 
I have become a hoarder and can't seem to sell anything anymore, even though I could do with the cash. I have sold lots to better my collection, but have regretted selling a lot. I just want to keep everything, maybe if I was Brad Pitt I could... My first print will always be a special one, I looked at it for weeks in the Art Republic window and had to have it The collecting bug then started and this was my second print (a bit marmite, but I love it) These ain't going nowhere |
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curiousgeorge
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Does everything have a price???, by curiousgeorge on Nov 17, 2008 12:45:07 GMT 1, I hope to never sell my Rats & Laugh now, i get excited thinking about my son passing these down to his children
I hope to never sell my Rats & Laugh now, i get excited thinking about my son passing these down to his children
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Does everything have a price???, by remirough on Nov 17, 2008 12:51:54 GMT 1, this baby is going nowhere! victor ash canvas that I commissioned. 
Did you see the massive one Vic did in Holland?
I have Skki and Jay One pieces in the group show too.
BBC Crew are Kings!
this baby is going nowhere! victor ash canvas that I commissioned. Did you see the massive one Vic did in Holland? I have Skki and Jay One pieces in the group show too. BBC Crew are Kings! |
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Fragile
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Does everything have a price???, by Fragile on Nov 17, 2008 13:01:54 GMT 1,
Did you see the massive one Vic did in Holland?
I have Skki and Jay One pieces in the group show too.
BBC Crew are Kings![/quote]
I've seen the one in Berlin, but not the one in Holland. Seen his recent piece in Paris at the Palais de Luxemborg? He's hoping to get over to London before the end of the year ;D
Did you see the massive one Vic did in Holland?
I have Skki and Jay One pieces in the group show too.
BBC Crew are Kings![/quote]
I've seen the one in Berlin, but not the one in Holland. Seen his recent piece in Paris at the Palais de Luxemborg? He's hoping to get over to London before the end of the year ;D
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edcase
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Does everything have a price???, by edcase on Nov 17, 2008 13:10:21 GMT 1, this baby is going nowhere! victor ash canvas that I commissioned.
That is totally fucking Mexico! 
this baby is going nowhere! victor ash canvas that I commissioned. That is totally fucking Mexico! |
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Fragile
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Does everything have a price???, by Fragile on Nov 17, 2008 13:17:12 GMT 1, it's well bum
it's well bum
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Martin Whatson
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Does everything have a price???, by Martin Whatson on Nov 17, 2008 13:57:09 GMT 1, Plurker, I was not having a go! Your comment just made me think!
Im glad you wont let it go as its a beauty!
Thanks anyway for making me think about this!!
Keep the posts coming!!
Hey Martin, that was my comment. Just to clarifiy that - the original poster on the thread was asking for worth, so i tried to give him an idea of what i would consider the work to be worth. I would never let that piece go - it's the only original work I have. Prints I can keep or sell, they're just copies of paintings at the end of the day. An original work is far preferable, and once I have saved to get one I wouldn't sell it.
Plurker, I was not having a go! Your comment just made me think! Im glad you wont let it go as its a beauty! Thanks anyway for making me think about this!! Keep the posts coming!! Hey Martin, that was my comment. Just to clarifiy that - the original poster on the thread was asking for worth, so i tried to give him an idea of what i would consider the work to be worth. I would never let that piece go - it's the only original work I have. Prints I can keep or sell, they're just copies of paintings at the end of the day. An original work is far preferable, and once I have saved to get one I wouldn't sell it. |
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edcase
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Does everything have a price???, by edcase on Nov 17, 2008 14:21:21 GMT 1, Well.....two astronauts and two monkeys so far!!  
Well.....two astronauts and two monkeys so far!! |
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Blind Angle
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Does everything have a price???, by Blind Angle on Nov 17, 2008 14:39:10 GMT 1, Well this one does not!
A gift from my wife. Actually one of her graduation pieces and this very piece was the reason we got talking.......and now we are married with two little rascals:-)
Ragnar
Well this one does not! A gift from my wife. Actually one of her graduation pieces and this very piece was the reason we got talking.......and now we are married with two little rascals:-) Ragnar |
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Does everything have a price???, by jonpud on Nov 17, 2008 14:48:31 GMT 1, I might appear to be a little hypocritical by posting on this thread as I recently had a 'bad' Monday and put my entire collection up for sale! (Pretty much knowing it wouldn't sell, although I did have some interesting offers!)
Having said that there are several pieces I wouldn't sell and there are reasons behind them.
In reverse order:
Because I Am Worthless - Banksy
My first signed Banksy and bought for one reason and one reason only, because it said exactly how I felt at that point in my life! (Now promised to my son!)
Love Rat - Banksy
Because my son had one I had to buy my daughter one! ;D
Apish Angel - Nick Walker
Love this piece and took months of hard persuasion to get Harveyn to sell it to me! He regretted selling it the very next day and has done ever since, BUT he has some peace of mind knowing it has gone to a good home!
The Filth and The Fury - Jef Aerosol
Two commissioned canvas pieces from probably the best portrait graff artist out there. Thoroughly nice man and a very personal purchase.
God Saves - Jamie Reid
And finally the art I would never sell:
This set of six are all numbered 50/50, they came personally from Jamie and were destined for his own wall but he caved in and let me have them. Mis-understood by many, highly controversial but they are simply amazing, they would also leave a right f**king mess if I took them down!! ;D
This list will soon include my Herakut commission, it really is the most beautiful piece of work I have seen or am ever likely to own, I have NEVER been so excited about a canvas work, it will definitely stay with me for good. Pretty sure everyone feels the same way about their art, you never see them come up for sale on secondary market!! 
I might appear to be a little hypocritical by posting on this thread as I recently had a 'bad' Monday and put my entire collection up for sale! (Pretty much knowing it wouldn't sell, although I did have some interesting offers!) Having said that there are several pieces I wouldn't sell and there are reasons behind them. In reverse order: Because I Am Worthless - Banksy My first signed Banksy and bought for one reason and one reason only, because it said exactly how I felt at that point in my life! (Now promised to my son!) Love Rat - Banksy Because my son had one I had to buy my daughter one! ;D Apish Angel - Nick Walker Love this piece and took months of hard persuasion to get Harveyn to sell it to me! He regretted selling it the very next day and has done ever since, BUT he has some peace of mind knowing it has gone to a good home! The Filth and The Fury - Jef Aerosol Two commissioned canvas pieces from probably the best portrait graff artist out there. Thoroughly nice man and a very personal purchase. God Saves - Jamie Reid And finally the art I would never sell: This set of six are all numbered 50/50, they came personally from Jamie and were destined for his own wall but he caved in and let me have them. Mis-understood by many, highly controversial but they are simply amazing, they would also leave a right f**king mess if I took them down!! ;D This list will soon include my Herakut commission, it really is the most beautiful piece of work I have seen or am ever likely to own, I have NEVER been so excited about a canvas work, it will definitely stay with me for good. Pretty sure everyone feels the same way about their art, you never see them come up for sale on secondary market!! |
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romanywg
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Does everything have a price???, by romanywg on Nov 17, 2008 15:23:55 GMT 1, Any of my original Ian Pollocks. They havn't moved from my walls for 20 years, so ain't about to go anywhere.
More of Ians work here: www.flickr.com/photos/romanywg/sets/72157601909001641/
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Does everything have a price???, by wiz on Nov 17, 2008 15:38:10 GMT 1, I like those Romany, reckon Beggar was one of the best (if not the best) there. Thats another Artist to add to my lookout list.
I like those Romany, reckon Beggar was one of the best (if not the best) there. Thats another Artist to add to my lookout list.
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edcase
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Does everything have a price???, by edcase on Nov 17, 2008 15:39:24 GMT 1, Yep liking that!
Yep liking that!
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Martin Whatson
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Does everything have a price???, by Martin Whatson on Nov 17, 2008 20:12:00 GMT 1, Nice post PUD!
Was actually thinking about your rats when you posted the entire collection sales thread!!
Good to hear someone stays!
Nice post PUD! Was actually thinking about your rats when you posted the entire collection sales thread!! Good to hear someone stays! |
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Existencil
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Does everything have a price???, by Existencil on Nov 17, 2008 23:18:09 GMT 1, Don't think I'll ever sell my Bast 'Thug'.
Don't think I'll ever sell my Bast 'Thug'.
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origo
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Does everything have a price???, by origo on Nov 18, 2008 0:14:01 GMT 1, I got this piece as a commision with Will Barras not so long ago, love it so much and donยดt think I will ever part with it.
One of my favorite movies is the 3rd man, last time I saw it I came up with the idea that it would be cool to have a piece done by Will Barras which were inspired by the movie, the result was more than I hoped for.
Will is talent!
I got this piece as a commision with Will Barras not so long ago, love it so much and donยดt think I will ever part with it. One of my favorite movies is the 3rd man, last time I saw it I came up with the idea that it would be cool to have a piece done by Will Barras which were inspired by the movie, the result was more than I hoped for. Will is talent! |
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Does everything have a price???, by rosstierney on Nov 18, 2008 0:22:49 GMT 1, 
everything in my collection has a price except her, a justin myer staller watercolour
everything in my collection has a price except her, a justin myer staller watercolour |
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bmjt
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Does everything have a price???, by bmjt on Nov 18, 2008 0:27:43 GMT 1, That Barras is sensational.
That Barras is sensational.
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Cocteau 101
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Does everything have a price???, by Cocteau 101 on Nov 18, 2008 0:41:57 GMT 1, This may sound pretentious but
Quite simply one of the most beautiful pieces of art I have ever seen by any artist living or past.
When the history books are written .........
This may sound pretentious but Quite simply one of the most beautiful pieces of art I have ever seen by any artist living or past. When the history books are written ......... |
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jB
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Does everything have a price???, by jB on Nov 18, 2008 0:47:12 GMT 1, thats a great parla cocteau
But I would imagine if someone came to you an offered you a million quid for it -- you would at least think twice -- right?
thats a great parla cocteau
But I would imagine if someone came to you an offered you a million quid for it -- you would at least think twice -- right?
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Cocteau 101
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Does everything have a price???, by Cocteau 101 on Nov 18, 2008 0:47:27 GMT 1, Full version
This is the last time this pic will be posted as I promised someone it would ever grace these pages again. Just couldn't resist this last time. This is beyond money.
Full version This is the last time this pic will be posted as I promised someone it would ever grace these pages again. Just couldn't resist this last time. This is beyond money. |
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stickee
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Does everything have a price???, by stickee on Nov 18, 2008 1:11:44 GMT 1, Lovin the jamie read hallway
makes me wanna go spend a stack at the aquarium sale
Lovin the jamie read hallway makes me wanna go spend a stack at the aquarium sale |
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Does everything have a price???, by bullet on Nov 18, 2008 1:42:36 GMT 1, this is what started me off, keep it for sentimental reasons...
J
this is what started me off, keep it for sentimental reasons... J |
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matbat
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Does everything have a price???, by matbat on Nov 18, 2008 3:26:13 GMT 1, not too sure on the price of this
its at work
not too sure on the price of this its at work |
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Photoxtc
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Does everything have a price???, by Photoxtc on Nov 18, 2008 5:48:41 GMT 1, Guy Denning's Lilith... this is the one piece I could never put a price on... For me, there is nothing that even comes close to this painting and even better in person, hauntingly gorgeous and truly breathtaking...
Guy Denning's Lilith... this is the one piece I could never put a price on... For me, there is nothing that even comes close to this painting and even better in person, hauntingly gorgeous and truly breathtaking... |
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raiden
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Does everything have a price???, by raiden on Nov 18, 2008 9:32:00 GMT 1, Okay, I'll say it... I can put a price on all the work in my house. Nothing is sacred only because there are other pieces I have wanted more. Probably the only thing semi-sacred is my Fairey "Obama Hope."
Face it, 1/2 of all the pieces that have been put up I can put a price on, and if someone came your way and was like $50K for it, you'd be like... Okay, sold... because you could buy another of the same print!
Though I appreciate the sentimentality of it. I'll have to upload a photo of the Blek "LA Angel" AP that is probably the best example for me.
Okay, I'll say it... I can put a price on all the work in my house. Nothing is sacred only because there are other pieces I have wanted more. Probably the only thing semi-sacred is my Fairey "Obama Hope."
Face it, 1/2 of all the pieces that have been put up I can put a price on, and if someone came your way and was like $50K for it, you'd be like... Okay, sold... because you could buy another of the same print!
Though I appreciate the sentimentality of it. I'll have to upload a photo of the Blek "LA Angel" AP that is probably the best example for me.
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