afroken
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Damien โข Opium, by afroken on Jul 10, 2009 1:06:20 GMT 1, It's been about 18 months since I was there Wiz but he had plenty squirreled away. Might be different now I suppose but seems unlikely. He had good ones for about ยฃ6k.
It's been about 18 months since I was there Wiz but he had plenty squirreled away. Might be different now I suppose but seems unlikely. He had good ones for about ยฃ6k.
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Damien โข Opium, by wizzy on Jul 10, 2009 1:10:46 GMT 1, Will fire off another email to him then to see what else he has,
thanks Afroken.
Will fire off another email to him then to see what else he has,
thanks Afroken.
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Damien โข Opium, by jdwheeler on Jun 12, 2010 9:14:57 GMT 1, Winter,
By any chance is this still available?
Kind regards
Winter,
By any chance is this still available?
Kind regards
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Winter
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Damien โข Opium, by Winter on Jun 13, 2010 9:17:19 GMT 1, I offered this a year ago at ยฃ3.5k. I forgot this thread existed. I'm surprised no one bought this off me for that price. My wife doesn't want me to sell it now and even if she did I wouldn't sell for less than ยฃ5k. Classic Hirst and a highlight of my collection.
I offered this a year ago at ยฃ3.5k. I forgot this thread existed. I'm surprised no one bought this off me for that price. My wife doesn't want me to sell it now and even if she did I wouldn't sell for less than ยฃ5k. Classic Hirst and a highlight of my collection.
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jdwheeler
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Damien โข Opium, by jdwheeler on Jun 13, 2010 9:33:33 GMT 1, Thanks for letting me know Winter.
Pity I missed it then!!!!
I have found another one available and you (your wife) are correct wth your current valuation.
I also agree with her for you not to sell, but worth a chance!
Thanks again
Jonathan
Thanks for letting me know Winter.
Pity I missed it then!!!!
I have found another one available and you (your wife) are correct wth your current valuation.
I also agree with her for you not to sell, but worth a chance!
Thanks again
Jonathan
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Damien โข Opium, by mafekingnuns on Nov 19, 2010 14:32:33 GMT 1, Hi All
Damien Hirst Opium print - bought directly from Eyestorm in 2000 and framed in a Perspex box by John Jones.
Signed, edition of 500.
These are currently going for ยฃ5,500 on Eyestorm Trade.
Yours for ยฃ4k.
Please PM if interested.
Hi All
Damien Hirst Opium print - bought directly from Eyestorm in 2000 and framed in a Perspex box by John Jones.
Signed, edition of 500.
These are currently going for ยฃ5,500 on Eyestorm Trade.
Yours for ยฃ4k.
Please PM if interested.
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Damien โข Opium, by mafekingnuns on Nov 19, 2010 16:42:43 GMT 1, Forgot to mention, I'm based in London.
Forgot to mention, I'm based in London.
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craigf
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Damien โข Opium, by craigf on Nov 19, 2010 16:56:39 GMT 1, one of my favourites and even the gf likes this one unlike my cartoon prints (read Banksy rather than cartoon)
Not enough wall space though 
one of my favourites and even the gf likes this one unlike my cartoon prints (read Banksy rather than cartoon) Not enough wall space though |
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Warm Gun
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Damien โข Opium, by Warm Gun on Nov 19, 2010 17:27:48 GMT 1, Ah crap.......new kitchen or an opium print?
I really shouldn't think about spunking all my money on a print but this is a beauty!.......hmmmmm
Ah crap.......new kitchen or an opium print? I really shouldn't think about spunking all my money on a print but this is a beauty!.......hmmmmm |
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Damien โข Opium, by mafekingnuns on Nov 19, 2010 21:29:18 GMT 1, If it was me I'd go for the opium print.
If it was me I'd go for the opium print.
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Damien โข Opium, by maadbeats on Nov 21, 2010 13:40:04 GMT 1, Screw that, a kitchen with a Viking stovetop and a hibachi island.
Screw that, a kitchen with a Viking stovetop and a hibachi island.
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jB
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Damien โข Opium, by jB on Nov 22, 2010 16:21:52 GMT 1, what's the measurement on these?
what's the measurement on these?
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Damien โข Opium, by redfred on Nov 22, 2010 16:54:29 GMT 1, Print size 48cm x 43cm, or are you on about the kitchen, fraid can't help there!
Print size 48cm x 43cm, or are you on about the kitchen, fraid can't help there!
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Damien โข Opium, by mafekingnuns on Nov 24, 2010 21:39:28 GMT 1, Hi All,
Some answers to a few questions:
Yes the print will come with a receipt/COA/proof of purchase from Eyestorm (this will be ready next week as they need to remove it from the frame to check the edition number).
Yes the print is conservation framed by John Jones.
No, the signature hasn't faded (this was a problem mainly on the Valium prints - my Valium print is currently with Damien waiting to be re-signed).
Yes I am open to offers, but as it stands these would have to be above rather than below ยฃ4K (however, the right buyer is just as important as the right price in my opinion).
Yes I will ship worldwide.
And finally, yes a new kitchen would be nice, but wouldn't you rather have this hanging on your wall?
Hope this helps
Hi All,
Some answers to a few questions:
Yes the print will come with a receipt/COA/proof of purchase from Eyestorm (this will be ready next week as they need to remove it from the frame to check the edition number).
Yes the print is conservation framed by John Jones.
No, the signature hasn't faded (this was a problem mainly on the Valium prints - my Valium print is currently with Damien waiting to be re-signed).
Yes I am open to offers, but as it stands these would have to be above rather than below ยฃ4K (however, the right buyer is just as important as the right price in my opinion).
Yes I will ship worldwide.
And finally, yes a new kitchen would be nice, but wouldn't you rather have this hanging on your wall?
Hope this helps
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Damien โข Opium, by rdl81 on Nov 26, 2010 22:54:34 GMT 1, do u have any pics of it framed??
do u have any pics of it framed??
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Damien โข Opium, by mafekingnuns on Nov 27, 2010 17:34:16 GMT 1, I do, but I haven't cracked loading pictures on to here. Send me a PM and I'll email them to you.
I do, but I haven't cracked loading pictures on to here. Send me a PM and I'll email them to you.
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nimsu
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Damien โข Opium, by nimsu on Jul 1, 2011 1:40:16 GMT 1, Found this auction on ebay (it's not mine). $2k USD for Opium. Seems too good to be true plus the seller has 0 feedback. Any chance this is legit?
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250846932983
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Damien โข Opium, by rperry on Jul 1, 2011 3:58:09 GMT 1, the key is that it a reserve auction. low price is to start the punters bidding
the key is that it a reserve auction. low price is to start the punters bidding
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Damien โข Opium, by als33 on Jul 1, 2011 4:20:04 GMT 1, Not necessarily saying it's fake, but that signature looks different than the one on my Opium, which I bought from source. Although it's not the most legible, mine is definitely "Damien Hirst" rather than "D Hirst" which is what it looks like on the Ebay print. Also, it looks like the one on ebay was signed with a different kind of marker, one with a finer nib.
Now, I swear I read a post here but I can't find it - I think it said that Hirst re-signed some prints on request because the original signatures were fading (and mine has, in fact, faded from when I bought it), but it would seem if this were the case, that the print would have a faded and a non-faded signature, and this one doesn't.
Again, I'm not saying that any of this necessarily means the print is fake, but I just thought I'd offer up my thoughts, for whatever it's worth.
Not necessarily saying it's fake, but that signature looks different than the one on my Opium, which I bought from source. Although it's not the most legible, mine is definitely "Damien Hirst" rather than "D Hirst" which is what it looks like on the Ebay print. Also, it looks like the one on ebay was signed with a different kind of marker, one with a finer nib.
Now, I swear I read a post here but I can't find it - I think it said that Hirst re-signed some prints on request because the original signatures were fading (and mine has, in fact, faded from when I bought it), but it would seem if this were the case, that the print would have a faded and a non-faded signature, and this one doesn't.
Again, I'm not saying that any of this necessarily means the print is fake, but I just thought I'd offer up my thoughts, for whatever it's worth.
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johnnyh
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Damien โข Opium, by johnnyh on Jul 1, 2011 10:22:49 GMT 1, There are a lot of opium fakes on the market. Look back in the old threads as cannot remember the name but one of the very knowledgeable members tore apart a Hirst piece that was being sold by a member. Not in a nasty way!!! He just new the pieces. Might give you some pointers to check before anyone buys these would advise to be very careful with eBay Hirst's
Johnny
There are a lot of opium fakes on the market. Look back in the old threads as cannot remember the name but one of the very knowledgeable members tore apart a Hirst piece that was being sold by a member. Not in a nasty way!!! He just new the pieces. Might give you some pointers to check before anyone buys these would advise to be very careful with eBay Hirst's
Johnny
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Damien โข Opium, by Lunch Special on Jul 1, 2011 20:34:31 GMT 1, yea it was by a guy in denmark trying to push a fake print
yea it was by a guy in denmark trying to push a fake print
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Damien โข Opium, by gironawatch on Jul 2, 2011 7:44:08 GMT 1, how can you check it the print is fake?
how can you check it the print is fake?
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johnnyh
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Damien โข Opium, by johnnyh on Jul 2, 2011 8:47:22 GMT 1, Think unless you really know what your looking at it is really hard. So think provenance, coa if avail and the source you are buying from.
As far as I understand the opium's are high on the list for lots of fakes.
The thread I mentioned was called swop Hirst for a Banksy or similar. If you find this and cannot remember the author or the member who was really knowlegeable. But the member new the paper sig etc etc.
I have Hirsts but new none of it. Hence the point to be really careful with eBay etc.
Buy from reputable auction houses - not a gaurs tee but safer. Buy from other criteria as it's all real.
Both these options a bit more exspensive but much safer.
Dreweats had some that did not sell at the auction the other day so you can make an offer and ask the provenance etc.
Hope that helps
Johnny
Think unless you really know what your looking at it is really hard. So think provenance, coa if avail and the source you are buying from.
As far as I understand the opium's are high on the list for lots of fakes.
The thread I mentioned was called swop Hirst for a Banksy or similar. If you find this and cannot remember the author or the member who was really knowlegeable. But the member new the paper sig etc etc.
I have Hirsts but new none of it. Hence the point to be really careful with eBay etc.
Buy from reputable auction houses - not a gaurs tee but safer. Buy from other criteria as it's all real.
Both these options a bit more exspensive but much safer.
Dreweats had some that did not sell at the auction the other day so you can make an offer and ask the provenance etc.
Hope that helps
Johnny
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Warm Gun
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Damien โข Opium, by Warm Gun on Jul 3, 2011 21:08:24 GMT 1, Stunning looking print but I'd be very careful myself.
Stunning looking print but I'd be very careful myself.
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nimsu
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Damien โข Opium, by nimsu on Jul 3, 2011 21:32:11 GMT 1, Stunning looking print but I'd be very careful myself.
Yeah..I've emailed the seller a few questions and didn't like his answers so I think I'm scared off. He was selling it for $2500 USD and I told him that honestly that seemed on the low side. He said "It IS - but I've listed it 2 times on Ebay and I've not made the $3,000.00 reserve - hence the discu=ount. I'm losing too much money if I list again."
I've also asked for pictures of the # on the print since the # on the COA doesn't do me any good if I can;t see what it matches and any references he has.
Stunning looking print but I'd be very careful myself. Yeah..I've emailed the seller a few questions and didn't like his answers so I think I'm scared off. He was selling it for $2500 USD and I told him that honestly that seemed on the low side. He said "It IS - but I've listed it 2 times on Ebay and I've not made the $3,000.00 reserve - hence the discu=ount. I'm losing too much money if I list again." I've also asked for pictures of the # on the print since the # on the COA doesn't do me any good if I can;t see what it matches and any references he has. |
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nimsu
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Damien โข Opium, by nimsu on Jul 3, 2011 22:02:57 GMT 1,
There seems to be too much that doesn't look right.
There seems to be too much that doesn't look right. |
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Damien โข Opium, by Collection 1 on Jul 3, 2011 22:12:07 GMT 1, for your info one sold at Bonhams on feb 2011 for 1900 gbp ( hammer price). I think you could find a legit print for 2 or 2,5k.
for your info one sold at Bonhams on feb 2011 for 1900 gbp ( hammer price). I think you could find a legit print for 2 or 2,5k.
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Damien โข Opium, by gironawatch on Jul 3, 2011 22:16:10 GMT 1,
this mail is from hem:
I used to have a gallery in Malibu California but I couldn't pay that high rent and remain profitable, so I started doing sales online malibumodernart.com/
That will be a full e-commerce site in August.
About 20% of my business is online now - I started with Ebay a few months ago. I have a lot of private clients and I also work with a lot of decorators here in LA and Palm Springs.
I don't keep much inventory, I seek out pieces for clients and I purchase good deals and try to sell them at a fair profit. I've been able to get some good pieces lately at a good price, but you really need a global audience these days to find the best buyers.
this mail is from hem: I used to have a gallery in Malibu California but I couldn't pay that high rent and remain profitable, so I started doing sales online malibumodernart.com/That will be a full e-commerce site in August. About 20% of my business is online now - I started with Ebay a few months ago. I have a lot of private clients and I also work with a lot of decorators here in LA and Palm Springs. I don't keep much inventory, I seek out pieces for clients and I purchase good deals and try to sell them at a fair profit. I've been able to get some good pieces lately at a good price, but you really need a global audience these days to find the best buyers. |
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