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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by cemltz on Jan 26, 2024 0:33:47 GMT 1, No stronger evidence than the fact that limited releases sell out every time, and timed releases sell a boatload...
Not my cup of tea, but I have no love for lots of things in this world that have unlimited demand from others. That's kinda the beauty of it.
Truthfully, I find no beauty in Hirst's recent works or the way they have been marketed and released. All while his old woodcut spot prints are some of my favorite pieces.
No stronger evidence than the fact that limited releases sell out every time, and timed releases sell a boatload...
Not my cup of tea, but I have no love for lots of things in this world that have unlimited demand from others. That's kinda the beauty of it.
Truthfully, I find no beauty in Hirst's recent works or the way they have been marketed and released. All while his old woodcut spot prints are some of my favorite pieces.
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by Art lover lover on Jan 26, 2024 0:43:19 GMT 1, I think the problem (?) is that the wider market likes the large dibonds… Posed out of interest, not agro... but whats you're evidence of that? (Im aware my only evidence is this forum and personal preference - but I still feel we, as a collective, are a pretty good barometer of the print market sentiment)
Not for this specific release clearly, but the public laps up everything he does. In droves. Every time. Our little UAA cosmos is only part of the story.
I think the problem (?) is that the wider market likes the large dibonds… Posed out of interest, not agro... but whats you're evidence of that? (Im aware my only evidence is this forum and personal preference - but I still feel we, as a collective, are a pretty good barometer of the print market sentiment) Not for this specific release clearly, but the public laps up everything he does. In droves. Every time. Our little UAA cosmos is only part of the story. |
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by blurp on Jan 26, 2024 1:04:31 GMT 1, Sir, that is an insult to pants.
Sir, that is an insult to pants. |
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by nobokov on Jan 26, 2024 1:14:45 GMT 1, No stronger evidence than the fact that limited releases sell out every time, and timed releases sell a boatload... Not my cup of tea, but I have no love for lots of things in this world that have unlimited demand from others. That's kinda the beauty of it. Truthfully, I find no beauty in Hirst's recent works or the way they have been marketed and released. All while his old woodcut spot prints are some of my favorite pieces. Agreed.
Unfortunately these days, who can even trust that limited edition releases actually sell out? They may say it, but who can believe it really. Especially when Hirst claimed to sell the $100 million diamond skull in 2007, only to say in 2022 that it never sold and still has it.
The art market seems to be built on lies, fake sales to build hype and generate real sales from suckers who see the fake auction results as a sign that an artist is investment material. At this point, they can churn out anything, and forum members will throw away their money for even things like timed editions.
I'd recommend that everyone unfollow places that sell limited editions and focus on the artists and real art. Editions are for suckers. Once you unfollow, that FOMO goes away.
No stronger evidence than the fact that limited releases sell out every time, and timed releases sell a boatload... Not my cup of tea, but I have no love for lots of things in this world that have unlimited demand from others. That's kinda the beauty of it. Truthfully, I find no beauty in Hirst's recent works or the way they have been marketed and released. All while his old woodcut spot prints are some of my favorite pieces. Agreed.
Unfortunately these days, who can even trust that limited edition releases actually sell out? They may say it, but who can believe it really. Especially when Hirst claimed to sell the $100 million diamond skull in 2007, only to say in 2022 that it never sold and still has it.
The art market seems to be built on lies, fake sales to build hype and generate real sales from suckers who see the fake auction results as a sign that an artist is investment material. At this point, they can churn out anything, and forum members will throw away their money for even things like timed editions.
I'd recommend that everyone unfollow places that sell limited editions and focus on the artists and real art. Editions are for suckers. Once you unfollow, that FOMO goes away.
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by Art lover lover on Jan 26, 2024 2:23:06 GMT 1, No stronger evidence than the fact that limited releases sell out every time, and timed releases sell a boatload... Not my cup of tea, but I have no love for lots of things in this world that have unlimited demand from others. That's kinda the beauty of it. Truthfully, I find no beauty in Hirst's recent works or the way they have been marketed and released. All while his old woodcut spot prints are some of my favorite pieces. Agreed.
Unfortunately these days, who can even trust that limited edition releases actually sell out? They may say it, but who can believe it really. Especially when Hirst claimed to sell the $100 million diamond skull in 2007, only to say in 2022 that it never sold and still has it.
The art market seems to be built on lies, fake sales to build hype and generate real sales from suckers who see the fake auction results as a sign that an artist is investment material. At this point, they can churn out anything, and forum members will throw away their money for even things like timed editions.
I'd recommend that everyone unfollow places that sell limited editions and focus on the artists and real art. Editions are for suckers. Once you unfollow, that FOMO goes away.
lol at “editions are for suckers”. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to purchase originals from all the artists we love?
No stronger evidence than the fact that limited releases sell out every time, and timed releases sell a boatload... Not my cup of tea, but I have no love for lots of things in this world that have unlimited demand from others. That's kinda the beauty of it. Truthfully, I find no beauty in Hirst's recent works or the way they have been marketed and released. All while his old woodcut spot prints are some of my favorite pieces. Agreed.
Unfortunately these days, who can even trust that limited edition releases actually sell out? They may say it, but who can believe it really. Especially when Hirst claimed to sell the $100 million diamond skull in 2007, only to say in 2022 that it never sold and still has it.
The art market seems to be built on lies, fake sales to build hype and generate real sales from suckers who see the fake auction results as a sign that an artist is investment material. At this point, they can churn out anything, and forum members will throw away their money for even things like timed editions.
I'd recommend that everyone unfollow places that sell limited editions and focus on the artists and real art. Editions are for suckers. Once you unfollow, that FOMO goes away.
lol at “editions are for suckers”. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to purchase originals from all the artists we love? |
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by nobokov on Jan 26, 2024 3:18:04 GMT 1, Agreed.
Unfortunately these days, who can even trust that limited edition releases actually sell out? They may say it, but who can believe it really. Especially when Hirst claimed to sell the $100 million diamond skull in 2007, only to say in 2022 that it never sold and still has it.
The art market seems to be built on lies, fake sales to build hype and generate real sales from suckers who see the fake auction results as a sign that an artist is investment material. At this point, they can churn out anything, and forum members will throw away their money for even things like timed editions.
I'd recommend that everyone unfollow places that sell limited editions and focus on the artists and real art. Editions are for suckers. Once you unfollow, that FOMO goes away.
lol at “editions are for suckers”. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to purchase originals from all the artists we love?
Agreed.
Unfortunately these days, who can even trust that limited edition releases actually sell out? They may say it, but who can believe it really. Especially when Hirst claimed to sell the $100 million diamond skull in 2007, only to say in 2022 that it never sold and still has it.
The art market seems to be built on lies, fake sales to build hype and generate real sales from suckers who see the fake auction results as a sign that an artist is investment material. At this point, they can churn out anything, and forum members will throw away their money for even things like timed editions.
I'd recommend that everyone unfollow places that sell limited editions and focus on the artists and real art. Editions are for suckers. Once you unfollow, that FOMO goes away.
lol at “editions are for suckers”. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to purchase originals from all the artists we love? You love the artists because they're famous. Love them before they're famous and you'll be able to afford it, especially with those ridiculously high edition prices. |
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by Art lover lover on Jan 26, 2024 4:12:03 GMT 1, lol at “editions are for suckers”. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to purchase originals from all the artists we love? You love the artists because they're famous. Love them before they're famous and you'll be able to afford it, especially with those ridiculously high edition prices.
Absolutely. I’m all about up and coming artists and support one or two that I like. Please don’t assume what I love 
lol at “editions are for suckers”. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to purchase originals from all the artists we love? You love the artists because they're famous. Love them before they're famous and you'll be able to afford it, especially with those ridiculously high edition prices. Absolutely. I’m all about up and coming artists and support one or two that I like. Please don’t assume what I love |
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by Extra Ball on Jan 26, 2024 8:11:37 GMT 1, At this rate, our friend will become the richest man in Britain
At this rate, our friend will become the richest man in Britain
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by Pawel on Jan 26, 2024 10:00:14 GMT 1, I was about to get the Condo set, but nie I'm not so sure which one is better. Pest or Cholera…. Skip both, buy a nice original instead.
I was about to get the Condo set, but nie I'm not so sure which one is better. Pest or Cholera…. Skip both, buy a nice original instead. A voice of reason, noooooooo |
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by Someone Like You on Jan 26, 2024 10:05:19 GMT 1, It's a shame this dibond because in my opinion the prints would have been very beautiful
It's a shame this dibond because in my opinion the prints would have been very beautiful
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by Pawel on Jan 26, 2024 10:19:41 GMT 1, It almost feels like they want to distinguish between more premium editions on paper and more general public aluminium editions.
But that did that unique currency prints on paper, which many consider cheap posters, so maybe it's the other way round.
It almost feels like they want to distinguish between more premium editions on paper and more general public aluminium editions.
But that did that unique currency prints on paper, which many consider cheap posters, so maybe it's the other way round.
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by Pawel on Jan 26, 2024 10:30:29 GMT 1, lol at “editions are for suckers”. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to purchase originals from all the artists we love? You love the artists because they're famous. Love them before they're famous and you'll be able to afford it, especially with those ridiculously high edition prices.
Assuming you love Mehdi's Slide paintings for example..He had one show at Golsa with them and than Almine picked him up.
Salman Toor changed his style a bit and one show later he's at Whitney and basically gone.
Plus plenty of arstist who get picked up by galleries while still doing MFA. Prices are not a problem, but the access is.
lol at “editions are for suckers”. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to purchase originals from all the artists we love? You love the artists because they're famous. Love them before they're famous and you'll be able to afford it, especially with those ridiculously high edition prices. This is not that staighforward. Assuming you love Mehdi's Slide paintings for example..He had one show at Golsa with them and than Almine picked him up. Salman Toor changed his style a bit and one show later he's at Whitney and basically gone. Plus plenty of arstist who get picked up by galleries while still doing MFA. Prices are not a problem, but the access is. |
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by My Name is Frank on Jan 26, 2024 10:39:37 GMT 1, I cannot see any reason on earth why someone would want one of these, they look like tea towels from a national trust gift shop
I cannot see any reason on earth why someone would want one of these, they look like tea towels from a national trust gift shop
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by Londown 01 on Jan 26, 2024 12:35:00 GMT 1, I cannot see any reason on earth why someone would want one of these, they look like tea towels from a national trust gift shop
These are conclusive evidence that the art world / market does not necessarily operate on its alleged ideals of innovation, skill, quality, relevance for contemporary culture etc.
If the aim of DH is to prove this point, then: bravo, point well made. (Even though I don't think it is)
I cannot see any reason on earth why someone would want one of these, they look like tea towels from a national trust gift shop These are conclusive evidence that the art world / market does not necessarily operate on its alleged ideals of innovation, skill, quality, relevance for contemporary culture etc. If the aim of DH is to prove this point, then: bravo, point well made. (Even though I don't think it is) |
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by drip on Jan 26, 2024 12:42:31 GMT 1, As Frank said, there is undeniably a whiff of National Trust jigsaw puzzle about them, but a lot of people just want a splash of colour on their otherwise grey walls.
It's safe, cheerful, colourful bollocks. What's not to like?
As Frank said, there is undeniably a whiff of National Trust jigsaw puzzle about them, but a lot of people just want a splash of colour on their otherwise grey walls.
It's safe, cheerful, colourful bollocks. What's not to like?
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by Dahmer on Jan 26, 2024 14:00:41 GMT 1, As for the skull, i thought that it sold for £50m, but was sold to Damien and Jay Jopling, I think because it sold for so much it helped the rest of the auction along, i think if it would of sold for something like £25m, the rest of the lots wouldn't do quite so well. Almost as if the bidders needed reassuring that Hirst was a safe bet.
As for the skull, i thought that it sold for £50m, but was sold to Damien and Jay Jopling, I think because it sold for so much it helped the rest of the auction along, i think if it would of sold for something like £25m, the rest of the lots wouldn't do quite so well. Almost as if the bidders needed reassuring that Hirst was a safe bet.
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by its all about me on Jan 26, 2024 16:21:15 GMT 1, Another bloody awful release from Hirst and Heni. I really don't understand why he churns out this rubbish. Not only is it tat; it is expensive tat - especially when you know the print run will be in the thousands.
Despite having a number of Hirst works on the wall, I'm beginning to loathe the guy.
Another bloody awful release from Hirst and Heni. I really don't understand why he churns out this rubbish. Not only is it tat; it is expensive tat - especially when you know the print run will be in the thousands.
Despite having a number of Hirst works on the wall, I'm beginning to loathe the guy.
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by Charlie Bronson on Jan 26, 2024 18:33:51 GMT 1, Not purchasing, but curios as to whether these are signed on the back sticker, or on the front dibond itself.
Not purchasing, but curios as to whether these are signed on the back sticker, or on the front dibond itself.
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by brule on Jan 26, 2024 18:47:36 GMT 1, Not purchasing, but curios as to whether these are signed on the back sticker, or on the front dibond itself.
Not purchasing, but curios as to whether these are signed on the back sticker, or on the front dibond itself. Sticker on the back. |
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by Schrödinger's Chat on Jan 27, 2024 14:17:39 GMT 1, As sure as the sun will rise tomorrow, First will knock out another dibond times edition. Didn't even let the last one conclude before launching the next one.
As sure as the sun will rise tomorrow, First will knock out another dibond times edition. Didn't even let the last one conclude before launching the next one.
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by LJCal on Jan 27, 2024 14:30:37 GMT 1, Posed out of interest, not agro... but whats you're evidence of that? (Im aware my only evidence is this forum and personal preference - but I still feel we, as a collective, are a pretty good barometer of the print market sentiment) Not for this specific release clearly, but the public laps up everything he does. In droves. Every time. Our little UAA cosmos is only part of the story.
Posed out of interest, not agro... but whats you're evidence of that? (Im aware my only evidence is this forum and personal preference - but I still feel we, as a collective, are a pretty good barometer of the print market sentiment) Not for this specific release clearly, but the public laps up everything he does. In droves. Every time. Our little UAA cosmos is only part of the story. I'd say the sentiments being expressed on this board are starting to filter out. I was pretty forgiving of Hirst even though he's a bit of a charlatan, but the last 12-18 months have left me exceptionally bearish on his market and questioning what the blatant greed (and disregard for his collectors) will do for his legacy. He burnt a lot of people in 2008 and after 5 or so years people seemed to have forgotten and his market started moving again, I'm not sure if that will happen this time. I also don't think it's the crappy giclees that will suffer. |
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by Ads Army on Jan 27, 2024 15:55:00 GMT 1, I agree
I used to like the guy and thought he was really talented and artistic.....now just a greedy old money making machine using his Minions to churn out rubbish.
I am sure he had nothing to do with the painting of the new release - he works around admiring them probably thinking these guys have done a better job than he could he ever do.
This guy probably cant even paint hence the splats and coloured paint blobs !
Has anyone actually seen him paint anything ?
I agree
I used to like the guy and thought he was really talented and artistic.....now just a greedy old money making machine using his Minions to churn out rubbish.
I am sure he had nothing to do with the painting of the new release - he works around admiring them probably thinking these guys have done a better job than he could he ever do.
This guy probably cant even paint hence the splats and coloured paint blobs !
Has anyone actually seen him paint anything ?
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by Acme Thunderer on Jan 28, 2024 9:33:05 GMT 1, I think it is safe to say that Hirst / Heni will continue with the dibond releases long after this as they have clearly invested in or bought the production on this material.
Whilst it will continue to make Heni money on primary sales, the secondary sales for these releases will unfortunately decline. They are starting to saturate the market with jumbo shiny prints and there are only so many people will display or have space to store in jumbo boxes.
You can now get the Invader Heni releases for under £2.5k, which is below cost (@ $3k + vat/fees). Had these releases been done on paper, there is no way on earth would these have ever be reselling for this price. It is clear to see that a 100cm x 100cm Invader on paper would be worth far more than on dibond.
The complete lack of enthusiasm for this release just shows that proper collectors (that is you guys on UAA) know that dibond releases are a complete waste of time (unless they are Virtues of course).
I think it is safe to say that Hirst / Heni will continue with the dibond releases long after this as they have clearly invested in or bought the production on this material.
Whilst it will continue to make Heni money on primary sales, the secondary sales for these releases will unfortunately decline. They are starting to saturate the market with jumbo shiny prints and there are only so many people will display or have space to store in jumbo boxes.
You can now get the Invader Heni releases for under £2.5k, which is below cost (@ $3k + vat/fees). Had these releases been done on paper, there is no way on earth would these have ever be reselling for this price. It is clear to see that a 100cm x 100cm Invader on paper would be worth far more than on dibond.
The complete lack of enthusiasm for this release just shows that proper collectors (that is you guys on UAA) know that dibond releases are a complete waste of time (unless they are Virtues of course).
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by Acme Thunderer on Jan 28, 2024 9:55:40 GMT 1, If I had a pet rabbit I would be asking him for a commission. It feels like it is going to jump right out of the canvas. 😉
If I had a pet rabbit I would be asking him for a commission. It feels like it is going to jump right out of the canvas. 😉 |
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by Art lover lover on Jan 28, 2024 10:19:17 GMT 1, I think it is safe to say that Hirst / Heni will continue with the dibond releases long after this as they have clearly invested in or bought the production on this material. Whilst it will continue to make Heni money on primary sales, the secondary sales for these releases will unfortunately decline. They are starting to saturate the market with jumbo shiny prints and there are only so many people will display or have space to store in jumbo boxes. You can now get the Invader Heni releases for under £2.5k, which is below cost (@ $3k + vat/fees). Had these releases been done on paper, there is no way on earth would these have ever be reselling for this price. It is clear to see that a 100cm x 100cm Invader on paper would be worth far more than on dibond. The complete lack of enthusiasm for this release just shows that proper collectors (that is you guys on UAA) know that dibond releases are a complete waste of time (unless they are Virtues of course).
Why do the cherry blossoms get a pass? Curious for opinions, not being an a-hole.
I think it is safe to say that Hirst / Heni will continue with the dibond releases long after this as they have clearly invested in or bought the production on this material. Whilst it will continue to make Heni money on primary sales, the secondary sales for these releases will unfortunately decline. They are starting to saturate the market with jumbo shiny prints and there are only so many people will display or have space to store in jumbo boxes. You can now get the Invader Heni releases for under £2.5k, which is below cost (@ $3k + vat/fees). Had these releases been done on paper, there is no way on earth would these have ever be reselling for this price. It is clear to see that a 100cm x 100cm Invader on paper would be worth far more than on dibond. The complete lack of enthusiasm for this release just shows that proper collectors (that is you guys on UAA) know that dibond releases are a complete waste of time (unless they are Virtues of course). Why do the cherry blossoms get a pass? Curious for opinions, not being an a-hole. |
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by Acme Thunderer on Jan 28, 2024 11:10:23 GMT 1, I think it is safe to say that Hirst / Heni will continue with the dibond releases long after this as they have clearly invested in or bought the production on this material. Whilst it will continue to make Heni money on primary sales, the secondary sales for these releases will unfortunately decline. They are starting to saturate the market with jumbo shiny prints and there are only so many people will display or have space to store in jumbo boxes. You can now get the Invader Heni releases for under £2.5k, which is below cost (@ $3k + vat/fees). Had these releases been done on paper, there is no way on earth would these have ever be reselling for this price. It is clear to see that a 100cm x 100cm Invader on paper would be worth far more than on dibond. The complete lack of enthusiasm for this release just shows that proper collectors (that is you guys on UAA) know that dibond releases are a complete waste of time (unless they are Virtues of course). Why do the cherry blossoms get a pass? Curious for opinions, not being an a-hole.
Early release on this material (before saturation) / they actually worked on this material (as a window view outside) / the dibond version ended up looking better than the recent canvas / cherry blossoms are a strong image / price has held up
…and I don’t own one 😀
(although would have probably been better on paper)
I think it is safe to say that Hirst / Heni will continue with the dibond releases long after this as they have clearly invested in or bought the production on this material. Whilst it will continue to make Heni money on primary sales, the secondary sales for these releases will unfortunately decline. They are starting to saturate the market with jumbo shiny prints and there are only so many people will display or have space to store in jumbo boxes. You can now get the Invader Heni releases for under £2.5k, which is below cost (@ $3k + vat/fees). Had these releases been done on paper, there is no way on earth would these have ever be reselling for this price. It is clear to see that a 100cm x 100cm Invader on paper would be worth far more than on dibond. The complete lack of enthusiasm for this release just shows that proper collectors (that is you guys on UAA) know that dibond releases are a complete waste of time (unless they are Virtues of course). Why do the cherry blossoms get a pass? Curious for opinions, not being an a-hole. My opinion only… Early release on this material (before saturation) / they actually worked on this material (as a window view outside) / the dibond version ended up looking better than the recent canvas / cherry blossoms are a strong image / price has held up …and I don’t own one 😀 (although would have probably been better on paper) |
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by Invader1887 on Jan 28, 2024 13:20:39 GMT 1, I think it is safe to say that Hirst / Heni will continue with the dibond releases long after this as they have clearly invested in or bought the production on this material. Whilst it will continue to make Heni money on primary sales, the secondary sales for these releases will unfortunately decline. They are starting to saturate the market with jumbo shiny prints and there are only so many people will display or have space to store in jumbo boxes. You can now get the Invader Heni releases for under £2.5k, which is below cost (@ $3k + vat/fees). Had these releases been done on paper, there is no way on earth would these have ever be reselling for this price. It is clear to see that a 100cm x 100cm Invader on paper would be worth far more than on dibond. The complete lack of enthusiasm for this release just shows that proper collectors (that is you guys on UAA) know that dibond releases are a complete waste of time (unless they are Virtues of course).
I think it is safe to say that Hirst / Heni will continue with the dibond releases long after this as they have clearly invested in or bought the production on this material. Whilst it will continue to make Heni money on primary sales, the secondary sales for these releases will unfortunately decline. They are starting to saturate the market with jumbo shiny prints and there are only so many people will display or have space to store in jumbo boxes. You can now get the Invader Heni releases for under £2.5k, which is below cost (@ $3k + vat/fees). Had these releases been done on paper, there is no way on earth would these have ever be reselling for this price. It is clear to see that a 100cm x 100cm Invader on paper would be worth far more than on dibond. The complete lack of enthusiasm for this release just shows that proper collectors (that is you guys on UAA) know that dibond releases are a complete waste of time (unless they are Virtues of course). I haven’t seen any Invader Heni releases offered below cost yet. Most are either not selling due to a reserve or above cost. As to prints prices have taken hard hits too. |
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by Acme Thunderer on Jan 28, 2024 13:45:40 GMT 1, I think it is safe to say that Hirst / Heni will continue with the dibond releases long after this as they have clearly invested in or bought the production on this material. Whilst it will continue to make Heni money on primary sales, the secondary sales for these releases will unfortunately decline. They are starting to saturate the market with jumbo shiny prints and there are only so many people will display or have space to store in jumbo boxes. You can now get the Invader Heni releases for under £2.5k, which is below cost (@ $3k + vat/fees). Had these releases been done on paper, there is no way on earth would these have ever be reselling for this price. It is clear to see that a 100cm x 100cm Invader on paper would be worth far more than on dibond. The complete lack of enthusiasm for this release just shows that proper collectors (that is you guys on UAA) know that dibond releases are a complete waste of time (unless they are Virtues of course). I haven’t seen any Invader Heni releases offered below cost yet. Most are either not selling due to a reserve or above cost. As to prints prices have taken hard hits too.
Sold for under £2.5k
Currently available for under £2.5k
I think it is safe to say that Hirst / Heni will continue with the dibond releases long after this as they have clearly invested in or bought the production on this material. Whilst it will continue to make Heni money on primary sales, the secondary sales for these releases will unfortunately decline. They are starting to saturate the market with jumbo shiny prints and there are only so many people will display or have space to store in jumbo boxes. You can now get the Invader Heni releases for under £2.5k, which is below cost (@ $3k + vat/fees). Had these releases been done on paper, there is no way on earth would these have ever be reselling for this price. It is clear to see that a 100cm x 100cm Invader on paper would be worth far more than on dibond. The complete lack of enthusiasm for this release just shows that proper collectors (that is you guys on UAA) know that dibond releases are a complete waste of time (unless they are Virtues of course). I haven’t seen any Invader Heni releases offered below cost yet. Most are either not selling due to a reserve or above cost. As to prints prices have taken hard hits too. People are selling for below £2.5k (as below) and those sold at other auction houses are not recouping their cost after seller fees. If they were printed on paper, they would not perform as bad. Sold for under £2.5k Currently available for under £2.5k |
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Damien Hirst, The Secrets H14, by Hanging Around on Jan 28, 2024 13:56:59 GMT 1, I would have bought the spin paintings if it was on diabond but it’s been the only one that wasn’t!
I would have bought the spin paintings if it was on diabond but it’s been the only one that wasn’t!
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