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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by lv90210 on Jul 19, 2019 13:44:45 GMT 1, Lol.... this has to be a joke. The Connor Brothers are pathetic like their work.
The gallery that works with them is being investigated by god knows how many fraud agencies globally, stay well clear of both.
Whatโs that HM phrase..... โFrom bad to sh@tโ
Lol.... this has to be a joke. The Connor Brothers are pathetic like their work.
The gallery that works with them is being investigated by god knows how many fraud agencies globally, stay well clear of both.
Whatโs that HM phrase..... โFrom bad to sh@tโ
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by Poster Bob on Jul 19, 2019 14:17:32 GMT 1, The Connor Brothers are backed by an unbelievably powerful, rich and influential gallery. Their work has already significantly risen in value and I can see it rising further. Not from talent, but influence, celebrity and manipulation. Theyโre backed by Maddox! Itโs a house of cards that will collapse. Other artists to become blue chip under Maddox guidance - danny Minnock, Finn stone, Bradley Theodore . ๐๐ they couldnโt make an artist out of Rembrandt!! Itโs a ponzy scheme at best
The Connor Brothers are backed by an unbelievably powerful, rich and influential gallery. Their work has already significantly risen in value and I can see it rising further. Not from talent, but influence, celebrity and manipulation. Theyโre backed by Maddox! Itโs a house of cards that will collapse. Other artists to become blue chip under Maddox guidance - danny Minnock, Finn stone, Bradley Theodore . ๐๐ they couldnโt make an artist out of Rembrandt!! Itโs a ponzy scheme at best Galleries and dealers are built off of clientele, of which theirs is extensive. We're not talking David Geffen or S.I. Newhouse level but they seem to have a never-ending line of celebrities looking for decorative pieces. |
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by Deleted on Jul 19, 2019 14:22:25 GMT 1, Theyโre backed by Maddox! Itโs a house of cards that will collapse. Other artists to become blue chip under Maddox guidance - danny Minnock, Finn stone, Bradley Theodore . ๐๐ they couldnโt make an artist out of Rembrandt!! Itโs a ponzy scheme at best Galleries and dealers are built off of clientele, of which theirs is extensive. We're not talking David Geffen or S.I. Newhouse level but they seem to have a never-ending line of celebrities looking for decorative pieces.ย
No doubt this is true to an extent but a lot of people are buying based on false investment promises and when they go to sell they are exclusively let down on value, buy back and sale.
Theyโre backed by Maddox! Itโs a house of cards that will collapse. Other artists to become blue chip under Maddox guidance - danny Minnock, Finn stone, Bradley Theodore . ๐๐ they couldnโt make an artist out of Rembrandt!! Itโs a ponzy scheme at best Galleries and dealers are built off of clientele, of which theirs is extensive. We're not talking David Geffen or S.I. Newhouse level but they seem to have a never-ending line of celebrities looking for decorative pieces.ย No doubt this is true to an extent but a lot of people are buying based on false investment promises and when they go to sell they are exclusively let down on value, buy back and sale. |
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by teabaggins on Jul 19, 2019 14:32:25 GMT 1, Silly comparison really although Iโm sure the Connor Brothers would appreciate it. Connor Brother are decorative art. Anyone with a simple thought or who thinks the have a half clever slogan they want on their wall could have someone in Dafen create a painting out of it for you for around $50 (which is what they did). FFS they actually use the word โConโ in their name. They are gallerists that realized that people were falling for their clever idea by opening their wallets and decided to โcome cleanโ about the bit they were running to gain some semblance of credibility.. More power to them I guess if it worked. Everyone has a right to earn a living of course. Hell, I even have some artwork that I purchased at target purely for the decoration. Difference is that it only cost me $100.
Harland is an actual painter / artist..
Silly comparison really although Iโm sure the Connor Brothers would appreciate it. Connor Brother are decorative art. Anyone with a simple thought or who thinks the have a half clever slogan they want on their wall could have someone in Dafen create a painting out of it for you for around $50 (which is what they did). FFS they actually use the word โConโ in their name. They are gallerists that realized that people were falling for their clever idea by opening their wallets and decided to โcome cleanโ about the bit they were running to gain some semblance of credibility.. More power to them I guess if it worked. Everyone has a right to earn a living of course. Hell, I even have some artwork that I purchased at target purely for the decoration. Difference is that it only cost me $100.
Harland is an actual painter / artist..
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by Horatio Nelson on Jul 19, 2019 17:30:31 GMT 1, Lol.... this has to be a joke. The Connor Brothers are pathetic like their work. The gallery that works with them is being investigated by god knows how many fraud agencies globally, stay well clear of both. Whatโs that HM phrase..... โFrom bad to sh@tโ
Is that right? (Maddox?)
Lol.... this has to be a joke. The Connor Brothers are pathetic like their work. The gallery that works with them is being investigated by god knows how many fraud agencies globally, stay well clear of both. Whatโs that HM phrase..... โFrom bad to sh@tโ Is that right? (Maddox?) |
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by d.r. perseus on Jul 20, 2019 1:38:35 GMT 1, Unfair fight with the two vs one
Unfair fight with the two vs one
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by Deleted on Jul 20, 2019 9:42:50 GMT 1, I quite like Connor Brothers, but wouldn't pay the prices their work goes for now. There's no question who was first with the book cover thing, though, is there? Harland Miller was doing it before they existed. Their recent large scale 'A Load of Fuss About F**k All' prints are a really shameless rip off.
I quite like Connor Brothers, but wouldn't pay the prices their work goes for now. There's no question who was first with the book cover thing, though, is there? Harland Miller was doing it before they existed. Their recent large scale 'A Load of Fuss About F**k All' prints are a really shameless rip off.
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by sircoxson on Jul 20, 2019 10:58:11 GMT 1, The Connor Brothers are backed by an unbelievably powerful, rich and influential gallery. Their work has already significantly risen in value and I can see it rising further. Not from talent, but influence, celebrity and manipulation.ย Theyโre backed by Maddox! Itโs a house of cards that will collapse. Other artists to become blue chip under Maddox guidance - danny Minnock, Finn stone, Bradley Theodore . ๐๐ they couldnโt make an artist out of Rembrandt!! Itโs a ponzy scheme at best
Didnโt you buy some Connor Bros decor at a Maddox event, mate?๐คฃ
The Connor Brothers are backed by an unbelievably powerful, rich and influential gallery. Their work has already significantly risen in value and I can see it rising further. Not from talent, but influence, celebrity and manipulation.ย Theyโre backed by Maddox! Itโs a house of cards that will collapse. Other artists to become blue chip under Maddox guidance - danny Minnock, Finn stone, Bradley Theodore . ๐๐ they couldnโt make an artist out of Rembrandt!! Itโs a ponzy scheme at best Didnโt you buy some Connor Bros decor at a Maddox event, mate?๐คฃ |
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by Deleted on Jul 20, 2019 11:04:57 GMT 1, Theyโre backed by Maddox! Itโs a house of cards that will collapse. Other artists to become blue chip under Maddox guidance - danny Minnock, Finn stone, Bradley Theodore . ๐๐ they couldnโt make an artist out of Rembrandt!! Itโs a ponzy scheme at best Didnโt you buy some Connor Bros decor at a Maddox event, mate?๐คฃ[/ I certainly didnโt but from the Maddox! I paid the correct price from the correct dealer for two hand painted pieces for our dining room. I donโt deem these as investment art, just nice pieces and talking points for guests 
Theyโre backed by Maddox! Itโs a house of cards that will collapse. Other artists to become blue chip under Maddox guidance - danny Minnock, Finn stone, Bradley Theodore . ๐๐ they couldnโt make an artist out of Rembrandt!! Itโs a ponzy scheme at best Didnโt you buy some Connor Bros decor at a Maddox event, mate?๐คฃ[/ I certainly didnโt but from the Maddox! I paid the correct price from the correct dealer for two hand painted pieces for our dining room. I donโt deem these as investment art, just nice pieces and talking points for guests |
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by sircoxson on Jul 20, 2019 11:07:29 GMT 1, Didnโt you buy some Connor Bros decor at a Maddox event, mate?๐คฃ[/ I certainly didnโt but from the Maddox! I paid the correct price from the correct dealer for two hand painted pieces for our dining room. I donโt deem these as investment art, just nice pieces and talking points for guests ok...thought I remembered some maddox pics on your old insta...
Didnโt you buy some Connor Bros decor at a Maddox event, mate?๐คฃ[/ I certainly didnโt but from the Maddox! I paid the correct price from the correct dealer for two hand painted pieces for our dining room. I donโt deem these as investment art, just nice pieces and talking points for guests ok...thought I remembered some maddox pics on your old insta... |
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by Deleted on Jul 20, 2019 11:53:44 GMT 1, ok...thought I remembered some maddox pics on your old insta... Ohh I was there mate. Was a really enjoyable show in all fairness, so I went and bought elsewhere at half the price ๐
ok...thought I remembered some maddox pics on your old insta... Ohh I was there mate. Was a really enjoyable show in all fairness, so I went and bought elsewhere at half the price ๐ |
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by blerd on Jul 21, 2019 10:47:33 GMT 1, No one can deny that Connor bros have been a good investment. Any print release bought primary has increased in value. Canvas prices and unique's have also faired well at auction.
Harland Miller is a different kettle of fish, having said that I think most people value the Penguins. some of the smaller works on paper that are still available from his latest Whitecube show were disappointing imo.
No one can deny that Connor bros have been a good investment. Any print release bought primary has increased in value. Canvas prices and unique's have also faired well at auction.
Harland Miller is a different kettle of fish, having said that I think most people value the Penguins. some of the smaller works on paper that are still available from his latest Whitecube show were disappointing imo.
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by Deleted on Jul 23, 2019 12:20:13 GMT 1, I like the Connor Brothers and have a couple of their works:
ltdeditions4u.com/product-category/artist/the-connor-brothers/
What I like about their work is that they offer fun, quick, and walkable art pieces. I cannot stand people saying they are rubbish, but agreed that Maddox is overselling a little bit. I think they are in a tipping point, either they go up with something new or they will go south slowly disappearing from the scene, but what no-one can deny is that the guys are smart, they can produce large quantities of works at affordable prices, that is making galleries to be very motivated to sell their works...
Let's give them a bit of time...
I like the Connor Brothers and have a couple of their works: ltdeditions4u.com/product-category/artist/the-connor-brothers/What I like about their work is that they offer fun, quick, and walkable art pieces. I cannot stand people saying they are rubbish, but agreed that Maddox is overselling a little bit. I think they are in a tipping point, either they go up with something new or they will go south slowly disappearing from the scene, but what no-one can deny is that the guys are smart, they can produce large quantities of works at affordable prices, that is making galleries to be very motivated to sell their works... Let's give them a bit of time... |
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by touchdowntodd on Jul 23, 2019 12:49:16 GMT 1,
I actually love the study but I agree with the other post the pricing is rather High
I actually love the study but I agree with the other post the pricing is rather High |
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by Deleted on Jul 23, 2019 14:25:04 GMT 1, Prices are not there to be sold. Just wanted to display the art, but I am happy to discuss prices. This is not an actual shop...
Prices are not there to be sold. Just wanted to display the art, but I am happy to discuss prices. This is not an actual shop...
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by Deleted on Jul 23, 2019 14:28:15 GMT 1, Prices are not there to be sold. Just wanted to display the art, but I am happy to discuss prices. This is not an actual shop...
Prices are not there to be sold. Just wanted to display the art, but I am happy to discuss prices. This is not an actual shop...
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by graeme on Jul 26, 2019 22:03:38 GMT 1, Prices are not there to be sold. Just wanted to display the art, but I am happy to discuss prices. This is not an actual shop...
If itโs not a shop then what is it?
Prices are not there to be sold. Just wanted to display the art, but I am happy to discuss prices. This is not an actual shop... If itโs not a shop then what is it? |
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by met on Jul 28, 2019 3:48:26 GMT 1, I like the Connor Brothers and have a couple of their works: ltdeditions4u.com/product-category/artist/the-connor-brothers/What I like about their work is that they offer fun, quick, and walkable art pieces. I cannot stand people saying they are rubbish, but agreed that Maddox is overselling a little bit. I think they are in a tipping point, either they go up with something new or they will go south slowly disappearing from the scene, but what no-one can deny is that the guys are smart, they can produce large quantities of works at affordable prices, that is making galleries to be very motivated to sell their works... Let's give them a bit of time...
I'd be interested to hear your reasoning on this point.
Is it a general case of being irritated by people who have different opinions than your own, including about artistic merit?
Or query whether you're being more specific โ perhaps by suggesting there exists no valid reason whatsoever for anyone to take the view that, as fine artists, the Connor Brothers aren't very good.
I like the Connor Brothers and have a couple of their works: ltdeditions4u.com/product-category/artist/the-connor-brothers/What I like about their work is that they offer fun, quick, and walkable art pieces. I cannot stand people saying they are rubbish, but agreed that Maddox is overselling a little bit. I think they are in a tipping point, either they go up with something new or they will go south slowly disappearing from the scene, but what no-one can deny is that the guys are smart, they can produce large quantities of works at affordable prices, that is making galleries to be very motivated to sell their works... Let's give them a bit of time... I'd be interested to hear your reasoning on this point. Is it a general case of being irritated by people who have different opinions than your own, including about artistic merit? Or query whether you're being more specific โ perhaps by suggesting there exists no valid reason whatsoever for anyone to take the view that, as fine artists, the Con nor Brothers aren't very good. |
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by .dappy on Jul 28, 2019 3:54:59 GMT 1, ... met you are also assuming that miguel understands where the conner's originally come from?
... anyway it's very late and we should all be in bed
... met you are also assuming that miguel understands where the conner's originally come from? ... anyway it's very late and we should all be in bed |
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by Patrick 01 on Aug 1, 2019 20:54:38 GMT 1,
Connor Brothers โChrist Now Whatโ for saleย
Professionally Framed (Float mounted in white box frame)
Faint blemish (1cm) on top corner of rear where tape was removed which I can show to buyer pre payment.
Belfast based and can ship framed or without worldwide at buyerโs expense
Price:ยฃ550 exc fees and shipping.
Thanks
(Apologies for poor photo quality)
Connor Brothers โChrist Now Whatโ for saleย Professionally Framed (Float mounted in white box frame) Faint blemish (1cm) on top corner of rear where tape was removed which I can show to buyer pre payment. Belfast based and can ship framed or without worldwide at buyerโs expense Price:ยฃ550 exc fees and shipping. Thanks (Apologies for poor photo quality) |
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by simong2017 on Aug 12, 2019 11:27:21 GMT 1, Hi - if this print is still for sale do you know what it might costs to ship (framed) to UK and as best inc of everything price ?
Thanks
Simon
Hi - if this print is still for sale do you know what it might costs to ship (framed) to UK and as best inc of everything price ?
Thanks
Simon
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by strym on Aug 18, 2019 21:21:27 GMT 1, Hi!
looking for the following:
The Connor Brothers
Why Fit In When You Were Born To Stand Out
Call me anything but Ordinary.
Other works Might be if of interest aswell
Big or small
Hi! looking for the following: The Connor Brothers Why Fit In When You Were Born To Stand Out Call me anything but Ordinary. Other works Might be if of interest aswell Big or small |
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met
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by met on Aug 19, 2019 16:38:31 GMT 1, Hi! looking for the following: The Connor Brothers Why Fit In When You Were Born To Stand Out Big or small
Is the Dr. Seuss quote "Why Fit In...?" important to you?
In case the image of the woman herself has greater appeal, I have a variant of this print (small version) with a different title.
Hi! looking for the following: The Connor Brothers Why Fit In When You Were Born To Stand Out Big or small Is the Dr. Seuss quote "Why Fit In...?" important to you? In case the image of the woman herself has greater appeal, I have a variant of this print (small version) with a different title. |
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by met on Aug 19, 2019 17:31:41 GMT 1, Hi! looking for the following: The Connor Brothers Why Fit In When You Were Born To Stand Out Big or small Is the Dr. Seuss quote "Why Fit In...?" important to you? In case the image of the woman herself has greater appeal, I have a variant of this print (small version) with a different title.
Sorry โ should also have mentioned that the print I own isn't actually by the Connor Brothers. So it's obviously not as desirable.
Mine is just a plate-signed offset lithograph which I tore from a paperback, titled No Luck for a Lady. It's pretty much a scanned copy of Why Fit In...? โ by some charlatan called Robert Maguire.
His modus operandi is to steal imagery from the poster-format memes of the Connor Brothers. As far as I can tell, ever since the 1950s, Maguire has been ripping off their images to illustrate book covers. And doing so while cynically failing to ever credit the Connor Brothers as the original artists. Or pay them any royalties for that matter.
In effect, this Maguire chap is cashing in by passing off Connor Brothers artwork as his own. Presumably, he's hoping that we, sophisticated collectors and punters, simply don't care. Or that most of us are too clueless to notice.
__________
It is embarrassing, admittedly, for me to own work by someone who steals without attribution from proper artists. I don't like the idea of condoning (and financially supporting) frauds like Maguire.
But, on the other hand, the image is still kinda cool.
 
Hi! looking for the following: The Connor Brothers Why Fit In When You Were Born To Stand Out Big or small Is the Dr. Seuss quote "Why Fit In...?" important to you? In case the image of the woman herself has greater appeal, I have a variant of this print (small version) with a different title. Sorry โ should also have mentioned that the print I own isn't actually by the Connor Brothers. So it's obviously not as desirable. Mine is just a plate-signed offset lithograph which I tore from a paperback, titled No Luck for a Lady. It's pretty much a scanned copy of Why Fit In...? โ by some charlatan called Robert Maguire. His modus operandi is to steal imagery from the poster-format memes of the Con nor Brothers. As far as I can tell, ever since the 1950s, Maguire has been ripping off their images to illustrate book covers. And doing so while cynically failing to ever credit the Con nor Brothers as the original artists. Or pay them any royalties for that matter. In effect, this Maguire chap is cashing in by passing off Connor Brothers artwork as his own. Presumably, he's hoping that we, sophisticated collectors and punters, simply don't care. Or that most of us are too clueless to notice. __________ It is embarrassing, admittedly, for me to own work by someone who steals without attribution from proper artists. I don't like the idea of condoning (and financially supporting) frauds like Maguire. But, on the other hand, the image is still kinda cool. |
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by strym on Aug 19, 2019 17:46:09 GMT 1, I like the picture and the Dr. Seuss quote. Though I feel like the text on your charlatan copy is taking up a bit to much of the picture for my liking.
Thanks for reaching out!
Is the Dr. Seuss quote "Why Fit In...?" important to you? In case the image of the woman herself has greater appeal, I have a variant of this print (small version) with a different title. Sorry โ should also have mentioned that the print I own isn't actually by the Connor Brothers. So it's obviously not as desirable. Mine is just a plate-signed offset lithograph which I tore from a paperback, titled No Luck for a Lady. It's pretty much a scanned copy of Why Fit In...? โ by some charlatan called Robert Maguire. His modus operandi is to steal imagery from the poster-format memes of the Con nor Brothers. As far as I can tell, ever since the 1950s, Maguire has been ripping off their images to illustrate book covers. And doing so while cynically failing to ever credit the Con nor Brothers as the original artists. Or pay them any royalties for that matter. In effect, this Maguire chap is cashing in by passing off Connor Brothers artwork as his own. Presumably, he's hoping that we, sophisticated collectors and punters, simply don't care. Or that most of us are too clueless to notice. __________ It is embarrassing, admittedly, for me to own work by someone who steals without attribution from proper artists. I don't like the idea of condoning (and financially supporting) frauds like Maguire. But, on the other hand, the image is still kinda cool.
I like the picture and the Dr. Seuss quote. Though I feel like the text on your charlatan copy is taking up a bit to much of the picture for my liking. Thanks for reaching out! Is the Dr. Seuss quote "Why Fit In...?" important to you? In case the image of the woman herself has greater appeal, I have a variant of this print (small version) with a different title. Sorry โ should also have mentioned that the print I own isn't actually by the Connor Brothers. So it's obviously not as desirable. Mine is just a plate-signed offset lithograph which I tore from a paperback, titled No Luck for a Lady. It's pretty much a scanned copy of Why Fit In...? โ by some charlatan called Robert Maguire. His modus operandi is to steal imagery from the poster-format memes of the Con nor Brothers. As far as I can tell, ever since the 1950s, Maguire has been ripping off their images to illustrate book covers. And doing so while cynically failing to ever credit the Con nor Brothers as the original artists. Or pay them any royalties for that matter. In effect, this Maguire chap is cashing in by passing off Connor Brothers artwork as his own. Presumably, he's hoping that we, sophisticated collectors and punters, simply don't care. Or that most of us are too clueless to notice. __________ It is embarrassing, admittedly, for me to own work by someone who steals without attribution from proper artists. I don't like the idea of condoning (and financially supporting) frauds like Maguire. But, on the other hand, the image is still kinda cool. |
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by Deleted on Aug 19, 2019 19:49:49 GMT 1, Is the Dr. Seuss quote "Why Fit In...?" important to you? In case the image of the woman herself has greater appeal, I have a variant of this print (small version) with a different title. Sorry โ should also have mentioned that the print I own isn't actually by the Connor Brothers. So it's obviously not as desirable. Mine is just a plate-signed offset lithograph which I tore from a paperback, titled No Luck for a Lady. It's pretty much a scanned copy of Why Fit In...? โ by some charlatan called Robert Maguire. His modus operandi is to steal imagery from the poster-format memes of the Con nor Brothers. As far as I can tell, ever since the 1950s, Maguire has been ripping off their images to illustrate book covers. And doing so while cynically failing to ever credit the Con nor Brothers as the original artists. Or pay them any royalties for that matter. In effect, this Maguire chap is cashing in by passing off Connor Brothers artwork as his own. Presumably, he's hoping that we, sophisticated collectors and punters, simply don't care. Or that most of us are too clueless to notice. __________ It is embarrassing, admittedly, for me to own work by someone who steals without attribution from proper artists. I don't like the idea of condoning (and financially supporting) frauds like Maguire. But, on the other hand, the image is still kinda cool.
Or........
www.ramaguirecoverart.com
We have shut down our tribute to Mr. Maguire due to the proliferation of art "appropriation"; otherwise known as IP theft. We wish to particularly thank The Connor Brothers for their masterful manipulation of social media and for taking a s**t on the legacy of my father and other great book illustrators of his era.
Is the Dr. Seuss quote "Why Fit In...?" important to you? In case the image of the woman herself has greater appeal, I have a variant of this print (small version) with a different title. Sorry โ should also have mentioned that the print I own isn't actually by the Connor Brothers. So it's obviously not as desirable. Mine is just a plate-signed offset lithograph which I tore from a paperback, titled No Luck for a Lady. It's pretty much a scanned copy of Why Fit In...? โ by some charlatan called Robert Maguire. His modus operandi is to steal imagery from the poster-format memes of the Con nor Brothers. As far as I can tell, ever since the 1950s, Maguire has been ripping off their images to illustrate book covers. And doing so while cynically failing to ever credit the Con nor Brothers as the original artists. Or pay them any royalties for that matter. In effect, this Maguire chap is cashing in by passing off Connor Brothers artwork as his own. Presumably, he's hoping that we, sophisticated collectors and punters, simply don't care. Or that most of us are too clueless to notice. __________ It is embarrassing, admittedly, for me to own work by someone who steals without attribution from proper artists. I don't like the idea of condoning (and financially supporting) frauds like Maguire. But, on the other hand, the image is still kinda cool. Or........ www.ramaguirecoverart.comWe have shut down our tribute to Mr. Maguire due to the proliferation of art "appropriation"; otherwise known as IP theft. We wish to particularly thank The Connor Brothers for their masterful manipulation of social media and for taking a s**t on the legacy of my father and other great book illustrators of his era. |
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by dogstar on Aug 19, 2019 20:23:17 GMT 1, 
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by Dive Jedi on Aug 19, 2019 21:02:00 GMT 1, Is the Dr. Seuss quote "Why Fit In...?" important to you? In case the image of the woman herself has greater appeal, I have a variant of this print (small version) with a different title. Sorry โ should also have mentioned that the print I own isn't actually by the Connor Brothers. So it's obviously not as desirable. Mine is just a plate-signed offset lithograph which I tore from a paperback, titled No Luck for a Lady. It's pretty much a scanned copy of Why Fit In...? โ by some charlatan called Robert Maguire. His modus operandi is to steal imagery from the poster-format memes of the Con nor Brothers. As far as I can tell, ever since the 1950s, Maguire has been ripping off their images to illustrate book covers. And doing so while cynically failing to ever credit the Con nor Brothers as the original artists. Or pay them any royalties for that matter. In effect, this Maguire chap is cashing in by passing off Connor Brothers artwork as his own. Presumably, he's hoping that we, sophisticated collectors and punters, simply don't care. Or that most of us are too clueless to notice. __________ It is embarrassing, admittedly, for me to own work by someone who steals without attribution from proper artists. I don't like the idea of condoning (and financially supporting) frauds like Maguire. But, on the other hand, the image is still kinda cool.
Is the Dr. Seuss quote "Why Fit In...?" important to you? In case the image of the woman herself has greater appeal, I have a variant of this print (small version) with a different title. Sorry โ should also have mentioned that the print I own isn't actually by the Connor Brothers. So it's obviously not as desirable. Mine is just a plate-signed offset lithograph which I tore from a paperback, titled No Luck for a Lady. It's pretty much a scanned copy of Why Fit In...? โ by some charlatan called Robert Maguire. His modus operandi is to steal imagery from the poster-format memes of the Con nor Brothers. As far as I can tell, ever since the 1950s, Maguire has been ripping off their images to illustrate book covers. And doing so while cynically failing to ever credit the Con nor Brothers as the original artists. Or pay them any royalties for that matter. In effect, this Maguire chap is cashing in by passing off Connor Brothers artwork as his own. Presumably, he's hoping that we, sophisticated collectors and punters, simply don't care. Or that most of us are too clueless to notice. __________ It is embarrassing, admittedly, for me to own work by someone who steals without attribution from proper artists. I don't like the idea of condoning (and financially supporting) frauds like Maguire. But, on the other hand, the image is still kinda cool. That Maguire fellow is quite a scoundrel !! |
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The Connor Brothers ๐ฌ๐ง Mike Snelle & James Golding, by met on Aug 20, 2019 15:14:23 GMT 1, Hi! looking for the following: The Connor Brothers Why Fit In When You Were Born To Stand Out Call me anything but Ordinary. Other works Might be if of interest aswell Big or small I like the picture and the Dr. Seuss quote. Though I feel like the text on your charlatan copy is taking up a bit to much of the picture for my liking. Thanks for reaching out!
No worries at all.
Easy to understand why my offering is far less attractive than a genuine Connor Brothers print. In truth, it's the poor man's option for people like me โ who love and covet their images, but can no longer afford them. We're reduced to abandoning our principles and purchasing cheap knockoffs from chancers such as Robert Maguire.
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By the way, I noticed Call Me Anything But Ordinary has since been added to your 'Wanted' list. That's another beautiful image by the Connor Brothers. It truly demonstrates their technical prowess. And decisively as well. [To any naysayers out there, you guys haven't got a clue. Take a close look at the artwork, and then tell me the Connor Brothers lack painterly skill.]
Sadly, however, Call Me Anything But Ordinary is also too rich for my blood. I ended up getting a small ripoff version on eBay for $14.99, which initially came with a bunch of reading material attached.
My copy was churned out by yet another charlatan, called Lou Marchetti. Looks like it was quickly scanned from a Connor Brothers original, and then repackaged with minimal effort in Photoshop.
Moreover, Marchetti seems to be trying to take all the credit for the work, hiding the fact he flagrantly stole the image circa 1955. And the added new title, Of a Strange Woman, isn't even funny. If he was trying to ape the Connor Brothers back then, Marchetti should at least have done what they did: Buy a book of quotes from Amazon so he could take his pick of the clever ones.
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In this day and age, it's a dismal truth that talented artists attract thieving opportunists. And of course, in buying work from parasites like Lou Marchetti (instead of saving up until I can afford an authentic piece by the Connor Brothers), I'm conscious that I too am part of the problem.
But hey-ho. I liked the image. And I wanted the image, even if mine is pretty much a carbon copy of the real thing. As they often say on this message board, "Needs must!"
 
Hi! looking for the following: The Connor Brothers Why Fit In When You Were Born To Stand Out Call me anything but Ordinary. Other works Might be if of interest aswell Big or small I like the picture and the Dr. Seuss quote. Though I feel like the text on your charlatan copy is taking up a bit to much of the picture for my liking. Thanks for reaching out!No worries at all. Easy to understand why my offering is far less attractive than a genuine Connor Brothers print. In truth, it's the poor man's option for people like me โ who love and covet their images, but can no longer afford them. We're reduced to abandoning our principles and purchasing cheap knockoffs from chancers such as Robert Maguire. __________ By the way, I noticed Call Me Anything But Ordinary has since been added to your 'Wanted' list. That's another beautiful image by the Con nor Brothers. It truly demonstrates their technical prowess. And decisively as well. [To any naysayers out there, you guys haven't got a clue. Take a close look at the artwork, and then tell me the Connor Brothers lack painterly skill.]Sadly, however, Call Me Anything But Ordinary is also too rich for my blood. I ended up getting a small ripoff version on eB ay for $14.99, which initially came with a bunch of reading material attached. My copy was churned out by yet another charlatan, called Lou Marchetti. Looks like it was quickly scanned from a Con nor Brothers original, and then repackaged with minimal effort in Photoshop. Moreover, Marchetti seems to be trying to take all the credit for the work, hiding the fact he flagrantly stole the image circa 1955. And the added new title, Of a Strange Woman, isn't even funny. If he was trying to ape the Con nor Brothers back then, Marchetti should at least have done what they did: Buy a book of quotes from Amazon so he could take his pick of the clever ones. __________ In this day and age, it's a dismal truth that talented artists attract thieving opportunists. And of course, in buying work from parasites like Lou Marchetti (instead of saving up until I can afford an authentic piece by the Con nor Brothers), I'm conscious that I too am part of the problem. But hey-ho. I liked the image. And I wanted the image, even if mine is pretty much a carbon copy of the real thing. As they often say on this message board, "Needs must!" |
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