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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by manty on Apr 28, 2008 17:48:44 GMT 1, Anyone interested in selling judgement day?  ?? I have one one with some smears of watercolour on it from a jose parla pigment. I had the parla in a sleeve, took that out to get framed and put the JD in the same sleeve and it had left traces of the pigment. Anyways, ยฃ500. Looks good!
I think its extremely good value for a Parla-Micallef one off
Anyone interested in selling judgement day? ?? I have one one with some smears of watercolour on it from a jose parla pigment. I had the parla in a sleeve, took that out to get framed and put the JD in the same sleeve and it had left traces of the pigment. Anyways, ยฃ500. Looks good! I think its extremely good value for a Parla-Micallef one off |
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by loupa on Apr 28, 2008 17:49:29 GMT 1, LOL nice spin.
LOL nice spin.
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by mcster on Apr 28, 2008 17:50:34 GMT 1, To be honest I can see why his prices have dipped. I had an Angel Bomber and a Friendly Fire framed and up on my wall, but sold both last year. There's no doubt that the guy is a good artist and they weren't bad pieces, but the two of them seemed to get a little lost amongst the other stuff I have up and, dare I say it, I got a bit bored with them both. The thing with all of this is unless you paid top whack for your pieces and could buy them at a fraction of the cost now, it doesn't matter. If you bought them to keep it doesn't matter a tuppeny f**k if they are worth a fortune or nothing.
To be honest I can see why his prices have dipped. I had an Angel Bomber and a Friendly Fire framed and up on my wall, but sold both last year. There's no doubt that the guy is a good artist and they weren't bad pieces, but the two of them seemed to get a little lost amongst the other stuff I have up and, dare I say it, I got a bit bored with them both. The thing with all of this is unless you paid top whack for your pieces and could buy them at a fraction of the cost now, it doesn't matter. If you bought them to keep it doesn't matter a tuppeny f**k if they are worth a fortune or nothing.
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by guest2 on Apr 28, 2008 18:08:23 GMT 1, I have one one with some smears of watercolour on it from a jose parla pigment. I had the parla in a sleeve, took that out to get framed and put the JD in the same sleeve and it had left traces of the pigment. Anyways, ยฃ500. Looks good! I think its extremely good value for a Parla-Micallef one off
It's actually a very nice collaboration! 
I have one one with some smears of watercolour on it from a jose parla pigment. I had the parla in a sleeve, took that out to get framed and put the JD in the same sleeve and it had left traces of the pigment. Anyways, ยฃ500. Looks good! I think its extremely good value for a Parla-Micallef one off It's actually a very nice collaboration! |
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by burnz on Apr 28, 2008 18:36:44 GMT 1, jd is a wicked print not as good as a ff but still worth getting if you like it plus you will need the wall space as it wont fit in any folder
angle bomers are cool too got the 2nd one after the 1 if anyone is selling also a save my soul not seen one for sale for a bit and would love to get this print
i would be willing to swap a unsigned banksy for a save my soul if anyone wants too
jd is a wicked print not as good as a ff but still worth getting if you like it plus you will need the wall space as it wont fit in any folder angle bomers are cool too got the 2nd one after the 1 if anyone is selling also a save my soul not seen one for sale for a bit and would love to get this print i would be willing to swap a unsigned banksy for a save my soul if anyone wants too |
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by dotdot on Apr 28, 2008 18:43:27 GMT 1, Wonder if the prices for his original pieces have taken a significant hit. ...Doubt it.
Anyone who thinks this guys prints prices matters a jot is slightly mish-taken.
JD is a presence.
Canvas - you'll not see one in auction i predict for a while.
Mic's talent is undisputed this thread on the other hand .....
Wonder if the prices for his original pieces have taken a significant hit. ...Doubt it. Anyone who thinks this guys prints prices matters a jot is slightly mish-taken. JD is a presence. Canvas - you'll not see one in auction i predict for a while. Mic's talent is undisputed this thread on the other hand ..... |
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by Philippe on Apr 28, 2008 18:53:56 GMT 1, i agree the canvases might dip slightly but in the long run they will be cool. I never see them up for sale!!!! ! Do they go for alot?
Not too sure about at auctions but this should give you an idea. The most expensive canvas from his recent Impure Idols show in LA was the Improvised Minotaur, 140 x 220 cm, and it sold for $240,000.
i agree the canvases might dip slightly but in the long run they will be cool. I never see them up for sale!!!! ! Do they go for alot? Not too sure about at auctions but this should give you an idea. The most expensive canvas from his recent Impure Idols show in LA was the Improvised Minotaur, 140 x 220 cm, and it sold for $240,000. |
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by bobbyt23 on Apr 28, 2008 18:56:17 GMT 1, Anyone interested in selling judgement day? ?? I have one one with some smears of watercolour on it from a jose parla pigment. I had the parla in a sleeve, took that out to get framed and put the JD in the same sleeve and it had left traces of the pigment. Anyways, ยฃ500. Looks good!
Can we see a picture? I'd love to see what it looks like with colour on.
Anyone interested in selling judgement day? ?? I have one one with some smears of watercolour on it from a jose parla pigment. I had the parla in a sleeve, took that out to get framed and put the JD in the same sleeve and it had left traces of the pigment. Anyways, ยฃ500. Looks good! Can we see a picture? I'd love to see what it looks like with colour on. |
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by dkla on Apr 28, 2008 19:51:00 GMT 1, few items that sold over the weekend at really nice prices Antony Micallef Signed Minotaur ยฃ499.17
Im sorry, but it's beyond me why anybody would want to hang this image on their wall in their home. 
few items that sold over the weekend at really nice prices Antony Micallef Signed Minotaur ยฃ499.17 Im sorry, but it's beyond me why anybody would want to hang this image on their wall in their home. |
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by manty on Apr 28, 2008 19:54:14 GMT 1, few items that sold over the weekend at really nice prices Antony Micallef Signed Minotaur ยฃ499.17 Im sorry, but it's beyond me why anybody would want to hang this image on their wall in their home.
Looks better than the geezer with a gun, and looks pretty cool with an uzi lover either side
few items that sold over the weekend at really nice prices Antony Micallef Signed Minotaur ยฃ499.17 Im sorry, but it's beyond me why anybody would want to hang this image on their wall in their home. Looks better than the geezer with a gun, and looks pretty cool with an uzi lover either side |
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by dumpsuk on Apr 28, 2008 20:20:24 GMT 1, A Micallef original sold at Bonhams recently. I REALLY REALLY wanted it but it bid up beyond me. However it WAS an absolute steal at 8k.
A Micallef original sold at Bonhams recently. I REALLY REALLY wanted it but it bid up beyond me. However it WAS an absolute steal at 8k.
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by graeme501 on Apr 28, 2008 20:25:48 GMT 1, i have to agree with dkla
i am a massive micallef fan, but MW is the only print that i would not like on my wall, its pretty gash
i have to agree with dkla
i am a massive micallef fan, but MW is the only print that i would not like on my wall, its pretty gash
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by moleman on Apr 28, 2008 20:29:48 GMT 1, i have had giwbb and judgment day and they grew old to quick for me i have a giant freak and love it.
misses wants to get a tokyo girl to go opposite it. i would like dirty deluxe or rth as its my fav. Its a buyers market but think the big prints will not go up for auction as no one wants to lose. gf going to framers next week he will recover but some of the new artist are coming through and he will have to up his work or slide away, in my opinion he later works piss all over the newer stuff. The spaz bear always makes you giggle
i have had giwbb and judgment day and they grew old to quick for me i have a giant freak and love it.
misses wants to get a tokyo girl to go opposite it. i would like dirty deluxe or rth as its my fav. Its a buyers market but think the big prints will not go up for auction as no one wants to lose. gf going to framers next week he will recover but some of the new artist are coming through and he will have to up his work or slide away, in my opinion he later works piss all over the newer stuff. The spaz bear always makes you giggle
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by dkla on Apr 28, 2008 20:40:43 GMT 1, i have had giwbb and judgment day and they grew old to quick for me i have a giant freak and love it. misses wants to get a tokyo girl to go opposite it. i would like dirty deluxe or rth as its my fav. Its a buyers market but think the big prints will not go up for auction as no one wants to lose. gf going to framers next week he will recover but some of the new artist are coming through and he will have to up his work or slide away, in my opinion he later works piss all over the newer stuff. The spaz bear always makes you giggle
Huh? 
i have had giwbb and judgment day and they grew old to quick for me i have a giant freak and love it. misses wants to get a tokyo girl to go opposite it. i would like dirty deluxe or rth as its my fav. Its a buyers market but think the big prints will not go up for auction as no one wants to lose. gf going to framers next week he will recover but some of the new artist are coming through and he will have to up his work or slide away, in my opinion he later works piss all over the newer stuff. The spaz bear always makes you giggle Huh? |
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by colonelkurtz on Apr 28, 2008 20:40:52 GMT 1, i have to agree with dkla i am a massive micallef fan, but MW is the only print that i would not like on my wall, its pretty gash
don't get why IMW is gash? The image is mint IMHO, there is obvious differences here between the black and white of FF (which hasn't dropped in value at all), SC and so on.. than the uzi lovers, which are odd but still good and 21st century....well don't know what to say.
Colour or no colour.. ?!
i have to agree with dkla i am a massive micallef fan, but MW is the only print that i would not like on my wall, its pretty gash don't get why IMW is gash? The image is mint IMHO, there is obvious differences here between the black and white of FF (which hasn't dropped in value at all), SC and so on.. than the uzi lovers, which are odd but still good and 21st century....well don't know what to say. Colour or no colour.. ?! |
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by graeme501 on Apr 28, 2008 20:44:40 GMT 1, i really like the uzi lovers, but id want them as a set, and dont have the cash 
each to their own opinion, thats the beauty of art, but the 'spazy bear' comment on a previous post by some1 else sums it up for me
the other AM prints i dont rate are dirty delux and girl in red dress
i really like the uzi lovers, but id want them as a set, and dont have the cash each to their own opinion, thats the beauty of art, but the 'spazy bear' comment on a previous post by some1 else sums it up for me the other AM prints i dont rate are dirty delux and girl in red dress |
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by bobbymeachamjr on Apr 28, 2008 21:07:14 GMT 1, Remember those commercials - "I've fallen and I can't get up!" ?
Remember those commercials - "I've fallen and I can't get up!" ?
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by moleman on Apr 28, 2008 21:12:33 GMT 1, micallef will come back and trip again or be good old mic. ( bit worried when i saw f-ckface )that was a love hate piece not my cup of tea.
At the end of the day if he brought out some small runs of prints they would sell out, just hope he gets up soon to give the haters the finger. finger crossed
micallef will come back and trip again or be good old mic. ( bit worried when i saw f-ckface )that was a love hate piece not my cup of tea.
At the end of the day if he brought out some small runs of prints they would sell out, just hope he gets up soon to give the haters the finger. finger crossed
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by funster on Apr 28, 2008 21:18:30 GMT 1, IMO I notice that many of the 'good/great' artists prints don't do particularly well - take Neate, Micallef and Baldwin - great artists, poor print prices. IMO
IMO I notice that many of the 'good/great' artists prints don't do particularly well - take Neate, Micallef and Baldwin - great artists, poor print prices. IMO
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by colonelkurtz on Apr 28, 2008 21:44:28 GMT 1, Anyone got a photo of a framed IMW, none in the gallery. Can't all be stored away.
Anyone got a photo of a framed IMW, none in the gallery. Can't all be stored away.
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by dkla on Apr 28, 2008 21:57:48 GMT 1, At the end of the day if he brought out some small runs of prints they would sell out, just hope he gets up soon to give the haters the finger. finger crossed
True that
At the end of the day if he brought out some small runs of prints they would sell out, just hope he gets up soon to give the haters the finger. finger crossed True that |
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by Philippe on Apr 29, 2008 1:05:37 GMT 1, Its funny how people worry about the prices even after Antony purposefully did this to the market. He released all these high runs to flood the market and he's been successful. Frankly I am ecstatic about what he's done even after paying a 10k for a MW that I was able to purchase from quickly flipping an LA set and making 6k, it doesnt bother me that it could be worth less because I love the image and I'm blown away by his artistic talent. I can now afford other pieces without having to resort to being a flipper and let me tell you it feels damn good.
Its funny how people worry about the prices even after Antony purposefully did this to the market. He released all these high runs to flood the market and he's been successful. Frankly I am ecstatic about what he's done even after paying a 10k for a MW that I was able to purchase from quickly flipping an LA set and making 6k, it doesnt bother me that it could be worth less because I love the image and I'm blown away by his artistic talent. I can now afford other pieces without having to resort to being a flipper and let me tell you it feels damn good. |
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by robotoil on Apr 29, 2008 1:34:08 GMT 1, Its funny how people worry about the prices even after Antony purposefully did this to the market. He released all these high runs to flood the market and he's been successful. Frankly I am ecstatic about what he's done even after paying a 10k for a MW that I was able to purchase from quickly flipping an LA set and making 6k, it doesnt bother me that it could be worth less because I love the image and I'm blown away by his artistic talent. I can now afford other pieces without having to resort to being a flipper and let me tell you it feels damn good.
Sorry, had to laugh. It feels good not to be a flipper, but flipping got you to that point where you don't need to flip? A little ironic. And note, I don't care about flippers so don't think I am going on the attack. You just gave me a good laugh is all.
Its funny how people worry about the prices even after Antony purposefully did this to the market. He released all these high runs to flood the market and he's been successful. Frankly I am ecstatic about what he's done even after paying a 10k for a MW that I was able to purchase from quickly flipping an LA set and making 6k, it doesnt bother me that it could be worth less because I love the image and I'm blown away by his artistic talent. I can now afford other pieces without having to resort to being a flipper and let me tell you it feels damn good. Sorry, had to laugh. It feels good not to be a flipper, but flipping got you to that point where you don't need to flip? A little ironic. And note, I don't care about flippers so don't think I am going on the attack. You just gave me a good laugh is all. |
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by darjeeling on Apr 29, 2008 1:56:13 GMT 1, people here keep saying its a great time for fans to buy Micaleff but obv no one is putting their money where their mouth is or else his prices wouldnt still be in free fall
exactly, people have been saying for about 6 months it's a great time to buy micallef but no one is stepping up. Everyone is too hyped up about the next crash and burn artists (Walker comes to mind) instead of chasing after dead money.
kind of reminds me of a thread a long time ago about what print will be worth more, "all fall down" or "lv child" funny as the argument got really heated but in the end they're both worthless now, (practically) but if you enjoy it eh. I do think he has talent, just like thousands of other contemporary artists but he (and laz) dug himself a huge hole and doubt he will get out.
The most fooked up and sad thing about it though is that Micallef flooded the market because he wanted to. Because he wanted as many people to own a print that wanted at a time when people were paying $5000 for an angel bomber. He did this for the fans and the fans and flippers hav left him hanging dry.
And you can slag on people for buying prints related to value etc. and complain they're not true fans if they don't buy so whatever slag away, but I tell you at keast for me it really grinds away at me when I spend 2 or 3 k for a print that later is selling for 1k. Even of I like the art of course, hard not to feel like a sucker or down about it or something. It's no fun paying 3k for something you could have gotten for 1, that's for sure.
people here keep saying its a great time for fans to buy Micaleff but obv no one is putting their money where their mouth is or else his prices wouldnt still be in free fall exactly, people have been saying for about 6 months it's a great time to buy micallef but no one is stepping up. Everyone is too hyped up about the next crash and burn artists (Walker comes to mind) instead of chasing after dead money. kind of reminds me of a thread a long time ago about what print will be worth more, "all fall down" or "lv child" funny as the argument got really heated but in the end they're both worthless now, (practically) but if you enjoy it eh. I do think he has talent, just like thousands of other contemporary artists but he (and laz) dug himself a huge hole and doubt he will get out. The most fooked up and sad thing about it though is that Micallef flooded the market because he wanted to. Because he wanted as many people to own a print that wanted at a time when people were paying $5000 for an angel bomber. He did this for the fans and the fans and flippers hav left him hanging dry. And you can slag on people for buying prints related to value etc. and complain they're not true fans if they don't buy so whatever slag away, but I tell you at keast for me it really grinds away at me when I spend 2 or 3 k for a print that later is selling for 1k. Even of I like the art of course, hard not to feel like a sucker or down about it or something. It's no fun paying 3k for something you could have gotten for 1, that's for sure. |
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by Philippe on Apr 29, 2008 2:26:28 GMT 1, [quote author=robotoil board=general thread=18400 post=281086 [/quote]
Sorry, had to laugh. It feels good not to be a flipper, but flipping got you to that point where you don't need to flip? A little ironic. And note, I don't care about flippers so don't think I am going on the attack. You just gave me a good laugh is all.[/quote]
haha dont worry at all I wrote it with the intention of being funny. I dont think flipping is necessarily wrong if you use the profits to buy more work from the artist you initially flipped.
[quote author=robotoil board=general thread=18400 post=281086 [/quote]
Sorry, had to laugh. It feels good not to be a flipper, but flipping got you to that point where you don't need to flip? A little ironic. And note, I don't care about flippers so don't think I am going on the attack. You just gave me a good laugh is all.[/quote]
haha dont worry at all I wrote it with the intention of being funny. I dont think flipping is necessarily wrong if you use the profits to buy more work from the artist you initially flipped.
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by robotoil on Apr 29, 2008 2:34:13 GMT 1, The most fooked up and sad thing about it though is that Micallef flooded the market because he wanted to. Because he wanted as many people to own a print that wanted at a time when people were paying $5000 for an angel bomber. He did this for the fans and the fans and flippers hav left him hanging dry.
How exactly is Micallef being left to dry? He sold all his prints at the price he asked for right? I think he got what he wanted. No?
Micallef, to my knowledge, hasn't put anything out lately, has he? Where is his fall from grace you speak of?
I'd love to own a couple Micallef myself, but not at the original prices. When they hit $500-$700 I'll pull the trigger.
It's an interesting discussion about how artists don't pace themselves and the dynamics of the circle of artists/sellers/buyers that goes on all the time here. Prices being where they are is a direct result of what Micallef did; large run sizes. Why would you feel bad for him?
The most fooked up and sad thing about it though is that Micallef flooded the market because he wanted to. Because he wanted as many people to own a print that wanted at a time when people were paying $5000 for an angel bomber. He did this for the fans and the fans and flippers hav left him hanging dry. How exactly is Micallef being left to dry? He sold all his prints at the price he asked for right? I think he got what he wanted. No? Micallef, to my knowledge, hasn't put anything out lately, has he? Where is his fall from grace you speak of? I'd love to own a couple Micallef myself, but not at the original prices. When they hit $500-$700 I'll pull the trigger. It's an interesting discussion about how artists don't pace themselves and the dynamics of the circle of artists/sellers/buyers that goes on all the time here. Prices being where they are is a direct result of what Micallef did; large run sizes. Why would you feel bad for him? |
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by bobbymeachamjr on Apr 29, 2008 2:40:59 GMT 1, exactly, last person one should feel bad for is Micallef. He made a ridiculous amount of money in a very short period of time - mostly due to circumstance than pure talent. He's talented no doubt but no way deserving his god like ascension last summer. Feel bad for the peeps who bought at 5-10x the price they're at now...
exactly, last person one should feel bad for is Micallef. He made a ridiculous amount of money in a very short period of time - mostly due to circumstance than pure talent. He's talented no doubt but no way deserving his god like ascension last summer. Feel bad for the peeps who bought at 5-10x the price they're at now...
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by darjeeling on Apr 29, 2008 3:18:03 GMT 1, How exactly is Micallef being left to dry? He sold all his prints at the price he asked for right? I think he got what he wanted. No?
Again! Are you a total moron Micallef prints that were selling for 5 to 6 thousand dollars last august now sell for 1 to 2 thousand. Why do you think that is? Because "his star shines" brighter? WTF?
You must not be a "true fan" then if you won't spend 1k huh?Why not support his market and why not support other collectors who supported micallef by buying his prints? Of course you won't you're only concerned about the bottom line. 
How exactly is Micallef being left to dry? He sold all his prints at the price he asked for right? I think he got what he wanted. No? What are you a total moron You think what Micallef really wanted is a quick buck or a serious career? I can't say for sure but I would bet money that he would be more concerned with establishing a strong career than making a quick buck selling prints to stupid banksy forum members. Yet he did it because at the time all of you were tripping ver each other trying to get a Micallef. Now you guys are like eh, I'll buy it when it comes down to $500. WTF? Again! Are you a total moron Micallef prints that were selling for 5 to 6 thousand dollars last august now sell for 1 to 2 thousand. Why do you think that is? Because "his star shines" brighter? WTF? You must not be a "true fan" then if you won't spend 1k huh?Why not support his market and why not support other collectors who supported micallef by buying his prints? Of course you won't you're only concerned about the bottom line. |
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by robotoil on Apr 29, 2008 3:37:57 GMT 1, How exactly is Micallef being left to dry? He sold all his prints at the price he asked for right? I think he got what he wanted. No? What are you a total moron You think what Micallef really wanted is a quick buck or a serious career? I can't say for sure but I would bet money that he would be more concerned with establishing a strong career than making a quick buck selling prints to stupid banksy forum members. Yet he did it because at the time all of you were tripping ver each other trying to get a Micallef. Now you guys are like eh, I'll buy it when it comes down to $500. WTF? Again! Are you a total moron Micallef prints that were selling for 5 to 6 thousand dollars last august now sell for 1 to 2 thousand. Why do you think that is? Because "his star shines" brighter? WTF? You must not be a "true fan" then if you won't spend 1k huh?Why not support his market and why not support other collectors who supported micallef by buying his prints? Of course you won't you're only concerned about the bottom line.
I'm asking perfectly good questions. No need to be rude. Do you think people are obligated to spend outrageous sums on overpriced goods to support artists egos? There is a limit to what people will pay for something. It's nice if you have "make artist feel good money". I don't.
How exactly is Micallef being left to dry? He sold all his prints at the price he asked for right? I think he got what he wanted. No? What are you a total moron You think what Micallef really wanted is a quick buck or a serious career? I can't say for sure but I would bet money that he would be more concerned with establishing a strong career than making a quick buck selling prints to stupid banksy forum members. Yet he did it because at the time all of you were tripping ver each other trying to get a Micallef. Now you guys are like eh, I'll buy it when it comes down to $500. WTF? Again! Are you a total moron Micallef prints that were selling for 5 to 6 thousand dollars last august now sell for 1 to 2 thousand. Why do you think that is? Because "his star shines" brighter? WTF? You must not be a "true fan" then if you won't spend 1k huh?Why not support his market and why not support other collectors who supported micallef by buying his prints? Of course you won't you're only concerned about the bottom line. I'm asking perfectly good questions. No need to be rude. Do you think people are obligated to spend outrageous sums on overpriced goods to support artists egos? There is a limit to what people will pay for something. It's nice if you have "make artist feel good money". I don't. |
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Antony Micallef hits all time low over weekend!, by darjeeling on Apr 29, 2008 3:49:09 GMT 1, You're questions don't really address the entirety of the situation and come across as crass imo. I don't think you understand what happened. It's not the artist's fault that everyone here was paying $5-6,000 dollars for a $750 print prior to the LA show with people coming on the forum and being like "money well spent" etc. When he released those prints at the LA show for 2k they were IMO priced significantly under what his secondary market prices were at the time and they sold out immediately in the UK and pretty quickly in the US so it's not fair to blame the artist acting like he was trying to extort his fans. He accommodated his fans.
There is a limit to what some people will pay??? Well you don't say.... I guess you don't get sarcasm.
But honestly there is truth to what I say. When you buy art you are supporting that artist. You are supporting the art establishment, and you are supporting fans who had the guts and interest to buy work by that artist. I'm pointing out how everyone on this stupid forum likes to say how talented Micallef is but doesn't put their money where there mouth is unless they think they're going to make money off of it. Even the supposed "true fans" of Micallef are still spouting out crap like .."I'll buy it when it drops to $500" Great, good for you. What do you think is going to happen the next time Micallef releases prints and people know that if they for whatever reason need to sell it that the "true fans" won't step up to the plate unless they sell it for a $2000 loss?
You're questions don't really address the entirety of the situation and come across as crass imo. I don't think you understand what happened. It's not the artist's fault that everyone here was paying $5-6,000 dollars for a $750 print prior to the LA show with people coming on the forum and being like "money well spent" etc. When he released those prints at the LA show for 2k they were IMO priced significantly under what his secondary market prices were at the time and they sold out immediately in the UK and pretty quickly in the US so it's not fair to blame the artist acting like he was trying to extort his fans. He accommodated his fans.
There is a limit to what some people will pay??? Well you don't say.... I guess you don't get sarcasm.
But honestly there is truth to what I say. When you buy art you are supporting that artist. You are supporting the art establishment, and you are supporting fans who had the guts and interest to buy work by that artist. I'm pointing out how everyone on this stupid forum likes to say how talented Micallef is but doesn't put their money where there mouth is unless they think they're going to make money off of it. Even the supposed "true fans" of Micallef are still spouting out crap like .."I'll buy it when it drops to $500" Great, good for you. What do you think is going to happen the next time Micallef releases prints and people know that if they for whatever reason need to sell it that the "true fans" won't step up to the plate unless they sell it for a $2000 loss?
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