Urban Art Association

jesus do you keep anything over a month ?

What was the original price on the Zeus, I remember it being WAY cheaper than 1900???

But what did YOU pay for it at the Corked show. What "galleries" ask is almost irrelevant: for example they seem to want 2k for a Neate street piece that doesn't even reach 800 in real life.....

yep. it was only two months back you were showing this off on the get your art out thread saying how amazing it was ....what's changed?

I am just asking !!

there are unlimited reasons why people sell art pieces, whether it's days/weeks/months/years after they originally bought them

financial gain that will be moved out of the 'scene'

financial gain that will stay in the 'scene' to further 'x' collection that wouldn't otherwise be financially able

opportunities to buy a 'better' piece whatever your definition of 'better' is

financial difficulties

successful rehabilitation for this addiction

why anyone feels they require an explanation from a seller is beyond me

Origo

If you are offering something for sale it is absurd to get all sensitive when people ask questions. That's like putting your apartment on the market then not wanting anyone to look at the place.

Grow up: you want to sell, there will be questions, especially regarding the price at this moment in time.

I totally agree that sellers never need to explain themselves as such, but sometimes, people in here are on friendly enough terms to feel (perhaps in error) that they can ask a question based on genuine curiosity. I made this mistake on Neil's thread with the Choe and perhaps I should have PM'd it and made sure it seemed a genuine and friendly enquiry. It happens, we're all open to misenterpretation at times. Making narky comments on the other hand, such as "jesus, do you ever keep anything for over a month" may of course cause offense! But to suggest that people in an open forum shouldn't be free to speak their minds is wrong. If someone wants to ask why Origo rotates his collection so frequently, let them ask away! If he wants to answer, he will, if not, he won't!

FWIW, I believe Origo is a totally genuine collector who loves a lot of art and has a serious problem not looking for that next special piece. Like anyone else, he only has so many walls! Same goes for Harveyn. Imo, these guys are fantastic for this forum and give us all a chance to enjoy LOTS of excellent art in the "get your art out" thread.

Personally I hope (for my benefit and this forum's) that Origo and Harveyn never stop buying!!! ;D Then again, maybe they feel differently! ;D

Now I read the thread again I can see where you were coming from...apologies....

No worries man, I like a little edge to the debate.

interesting thread.

I wouldn‘t need to think much when i‘d sell anything - alas i wouldn‘t put up here.
i‘d buy / swap yeah - cool - but sell nah - not here - it‘s just not a place where i‘d trade -
much as i trust a few folks here - and yeah i know a few of you - but this place has
changed of late.

just not worth the ag.

I have never had a bad experience in here, I actually think this is the best forum I am on, cool people and so much good art being shown.

Surely there will always be some bad apples in between, but I have chatted with some serious good people and always know who to turn to, if I need a word of advise.

A lot of people will have different views on this, but I for one think that buying an original from an artist and then immediately selling it is sometimes damaging for the artist (as it starts messing with there primary market). Also I can never understand why someone would spend that much on a piece of art without the intention of keeping it for a long time, I understand new pieces come along, but sometimes it just feels like people buy everything hoping the price will go up and then cut their losses if it hasn't.

Not having a dig at all, but just trying to explain why some people may be annoyed with people re-selling stuff so quickly, as many wouldn't dream of doing it themselves.

Have you asked the galleries you purchased these works from if they are OK with you selling it? Say you sell it for a loss, which is probably what will happen....it would seriously damage the artist's reputation and ability to sell in future shows.