It’s a very nice piece… dran is not simple to sell like some years ago.
His market is changed completely, after the show in London the market and interest is gone down.
It’s my simple and honest opinion… anyway GLWTS

My own view is the polar opposite.

Many potential buyers will be uncertain about the market, especially if it is going through a period of erraticism or unpredictability. Just as we're seeing now, post‑Covid lockdowns.

In addition, there are no posts I can think of that are more helpful to a buyer than those offering cautionary words or criticisms regarding:

(i)  the relevant artist;

(ii)  the relevant artwork; and/or

(iii)  the current state of the market (whether as a whole, or particular to one artist).


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When purchasing art, we sometimes need reminders, to:

(a)  question ourselves about the decisions we're taking;

(b)  properly think through the risks and possible financial downsides; and

(c)  make comparisons with other pieces by better‑known artists that could be acquired instead for a similar price.



And so, as long as the opinions expressed by forum members are made in good faith*, they should be actively encouraged here. Even better if such opinions happen to be informed.

*Good faith, as opposed to bad faith like, say, gratuitously negative comments from a clown who is just looking to sabotage another member's sale. Or from a dishonest prat who is seeking to buy the work for a price below its actual value, perhaps by later using an undisclosed alternate account in their negotiations with the seller.



Efforts to shut down good‑faith discussions usually feel like they're motivated by a desire to keep other people ignorant, especially the less experienced members among us.

Presumably, that's because greater collective knowledge on the forum, along with open exchanges about the pros and cons of specific sale items, could be deemed a threat. They risk becoming "commercially inconvenient" for some sellers.

I would describe censorship efforts of this nature as cynical, and as regrettable signs of insecurity.

We should be trying to make the Urban Art Association more transparent, more informative for both buyers and sellers, rather than less so.


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Regarding the Dran artwork, despite my not being up to speed on the artist's pricing, I do think it's a strong piece.



Now, are the art enthusiasts here paying attention?

Do they have an observant eye?

If so, let us play a game:


Point out what is noteworthy about the above drawing — a detail that casual observers might fail to spot at first or even second glance.



First person to post the correct answer gets to nominate another member, whose posts they find helpful, informative, insightful and/or entertaining.

Provided they accept, that chosen member will then be contacted by me via private message for their shipping details, and sent an official Basquiat or Haring metal pin, as a token of appreciation for their contributions to the forum.

They are shaking with their left hands, which in many cultures (and US Scouting) is seen as closest to the heart, and generally a sign of trust.

Nice, that explains the work. Knife in the back opposite to trust. Thanks.

Not quite the first, but sterling effort nonetheless.

I will therefore offer you the same option to nominate on this thread a fellow forum member whose posts you appreciate.

(My answer is not for a prize, but just to show what I remember from medieval books and movies).

Noted and thank you.



Congratulations, Lroy. Will be in touch in the next few minutes.

cemltz

A courtesy reminder, if you wish to nominate someone here (whether known to you or a complete stranger) for their contributions to this forum.

Let us know by Wednesday, 11 September.



But it's entirely your choice whether to do so, of course. Participation certainly isn't mandatory.

The idea was simply to shine a brief light on a fellow member you believe brings something of value to our communal table.

Hello met hello loui, hello all, allo Hell etc ..

Good  morning !
i would like to thank  Loui & Met for the awesome giveaway that I received yesterday : the Tate pin of Basquiat !
A really lovely one ! I adore !

Thanks again and have a lovely Sunday !