Charlie Bronson
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February 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Charlie Bronson on May 9, 2020 17:50:52 GMT 1, Picked up the Fabio La Fauci painting from the framer today. Went with a gloss, thick black oval frame. I think it turned out great. Got another Cheatwood(still wrapped in plastic)to compliment the other Cheatwood.ย
What are the little sculptures/ statues you have there in the background? Look great.
Thanks! Theyโre figurine sculptures done by Kris Kuksi. www.kuksi.com
Picked up the Fabio La Fauci painting from the framer today. Went with a gloss, thick black oval frame. I think it turned out great. Got another Cheatwood(still wrapped in plastic)to compliment the other Cheatwood.ย
What are the little sculptures/ statues you have there in the background? Look great. Thanks! Theyโre figurine sculptures done by Kris Kuksi. www.kuksi.com
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quinn
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December 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by quinn on May 9, 2020 21:07:59 GMT 1, Blast from the past framed up.
Blast from the past framed up.
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quinn
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December 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by quinn on May 9, 2020 22:30:32 GMT 1, And another one.
And another one.
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Charlie Bronson
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February 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Charlie Bronson on May 10, 2020 3:56:36 GMT 1, Not art in the traditional sense I guess. Vintage 1953 Rand McNally/Edward Wormley Cosmopolitan Illuminated Globe. Found this online in really bad condition. After some sanding, refinishing/filling, restaining, brass oxidation removal, changing out the bulb, and adding some brass feet, Iโve got a really cool vintage Wormley piece. First two pics show the brass oxidation and a pic I snapped after I stripped and cleaned the wood.
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thebot
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July 2018
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by thebot on May 10, 2020 18:41:32 GMT 1, Ted Collier is the artist (https://www.tedcollierart.com/). Honestly, any photo will not do justice to the piece...the texture and colors look amazing in person. This was a custom piece and he is incredible to work with. 7.0.1
Ted Collier is the artist (https://www.tedcollierart.com/). Honestly, any photo will not do justice to the piece...the texture and colors look amazing in person. This was a custom piece and he is incredible to work with. 7.0.1
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startimeash
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March 2019
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by startimeash on May 11, 2020 10:49:53 GMT 1, max rumbol, 2020 looking for advice or if there is a thread here. what's the best way to hang this, its 29kg and afraid it'll pull the wall down Had a similar problem with a Mr. Jago piece - ended up hanging it using a TV wall mount. I used a piece of wood as a crosspiece and rested that on the stand, but you could also just loop the hanging wire over the top of it. Not sure whether you have enough clearance behind your piece to stop it sticking out from the wall, so may not be for you. Would definitely mount using one again, though, as they are designed to take a stupid amount of weight.
max rumbol, 2020 looking for advice or if there is a thread here. what's the best way to hang this, its 29kg and afraid it'll pull the wall down Had a similar problem with a Mr. Jago piece - ended up hanging it using a TV wall mount. I used a piece of wood as a crosspiece and rested that on the stand, but you could also just loop the hanging wire over the top of it. Not sure whether you have enough clearance behind your piece to stop it sticking out from the wall, so may not be for you. Would definitely mount using one again, though, as they are designed to take a stupid amount of weight.
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antony
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April 2019
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by antony on May 11, 2020 10:54:18 GMT 1,
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denzil
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April 2009
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by denzil on May 11, 2020 11:02:53 GMT 1, cost much ? have a black one just curious about price range thanks
cost much ? have a black one just curious about price range thanks
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antony
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April 2019
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by antony on May 11, 2020 11:10:35 GMT 1, ย cost much ?ย have a black one just curious about price range thanks
you can see it go for 200 euros sometimes on eBay
ย cost much ?ย have a black one just curious about price range thanks you can see it go for 200 euros sometimes on eBay
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quinn
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December 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by quinn on May 11, 2020 11:57:10 GMT 1, max rumbol, 2020 looking for advice or if there is a thread here. what's the best way to hang this, its 29kg and afraid it'll pull the wall down Had a similar problem with a Mr. Jago piece - ended up hanging it using a TV wall mount. I used a piece of wood as a crosspiece and rested that on the stand, but you could also just loop the hanging wire over the top of it. Not sure whether you have enough clearance behind your piece to stop it sticking out from the wall, so may not be for you. Would definitely mount using one again, though, as they are designed to take a stupid amount of weight. your main concern when hanging something really heavy is what the wall is made from. Solid brick with a decent anchor will hold way more than 29kg. Stud walls are great too if you can find the upright studs. Iโve hung many things much heavier with a split baton. Itโs a piece of timber say 20mm x 70mm ripped down in the center at approx 45 degrees. You attach one piece to the back of your picture and the other onto the wall. This method is commonly used for above worktop kitchen units. You can also buy metal versions of the same thing. Just google split baton. Nice piece!
max rumbol, 2020 looking for advice or if there is a thread here. what's the best way to hang this, its 29kg and afraid it'll pull the wall down Had a similar problem with a Mr. Jago piece - ended up hanging it using a TV wall mount. I used a piece of wood as a crosspiece and rested that on the stand, but you could also just loop the hanging wire over the top of it. Not sure whether you have enough clearance behind your piece to stop it sticking out from the wall, so may not be for you. Would definitely mount using one again, though, as they are designed to take a stupid amount of weight. your main concern when hanging something really heavy is what the wall is made from. Solid brick with a decent anchor will hold way more than 29kg. Stud walls are great too if you can find the upright studs. Iโve hung many things much heavier with a split baton. Itโs a piece of timber say 20mm x 70mm ripped down in the center at approx 45 degrees. You attach one piece to the back of your picture and the other onto the wall. This method is commonly used for above worktop kitchen units. You can also buy metal versions of the same thing. Just google split baton. Nice piece!
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by John The Badgers on May 11, 2020 18:55:20 GMT 1, Good shout from Quinn, and coincidence as only at the weekend I was moving one of my larger prints that uses these 'split batons'. Didn't know they were called this.
As mentioned above, obviously depends on what your wall is made of, worst case, but I was fixing to plasterboard, and used these metal Rawlplugs -
www.screwfix.com/p/rawlplug-hollow-wall-anchors-m5-x-37mm-20-pack/99201?tc=ZB4&ds_kid=92700048793290424&ds_rl=1249413&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr_Kb0a-s6QIVxrHtCh1R6weoEAQYAyABEgLBPvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
These 'open up' at the rear of the board, and they are very secure.
On the baton, there was 5 fixing holes, so would easily hold 29Kg.
And agree, a great piece.
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streetartger
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January 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by streetartger on May 13, 2020 8:45:34 GMT 1, Dear diary... today is a good day because my large PEJAC canvas (spray, oil & acrylic) arrived... This guy is amazing, such skills! So stoked to have added this one to my collection.
Dear diary... today is a good day because my large PEJAC canvas (spray, oil & acrylic) arrived... This guy is amazing, such skills! So stoked to have added this one to my collection.
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Momo
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March 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Momo on May 13, 2020 10:13:37 GMT 1, max rumbol, 2020 looking for advice or if there is a thread here. what's the best way to hang this, its 29kg and afraid it'll pull the wall down Looks great man. Meant to say that Rubio in HangTough might be a good shout if your in Dublin RE how to hang it or if you need split battening added to back of the frame.
max rumbol, 2020 looking for advice or if there is a thread here. what's the best way to hang this, its 29kg and afraid it'll pull the wall down Looks great man. Meant to say that Rubio in HangTough might be a good shout if your in Dublin RE how to hang it or if you need split battening added to back of the frame.
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cnrdvln
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February 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by cnrdvln on May 13, 2020 15:22:48 GMT 1, max rumbol, 2020 looking for advice or if there is a thread here. what's the best way to hang this, its 29kg and afraid it'll pull the wall down Looks great man. Meant to say that Rubio in HangTough might be a good shout if your in Dublin RE how to hang it or if you need split battening added to back of the frame.
thanks Momo they are actually my framers, did my modern monarchy recently and its great. will definitely get their feedback, the framing list is growing I imagine ge they will be busy when re open
max rumbol, 2020 looking for advice or if there is a thread here. what's the best way to hang this, its 29kg and afraid it'll pull the wall down Looks great man. Meant to say that Rubio in HangTough might be a good shout if your in Dublin RE how to hang it or if you need split battening added to back of the frame. thanks Momo they are actually my framers, did my modern monarchy recently and its great. will definitely get their feedback, the framing list is growing I imagine ge they will be busy when re open
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kuni
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February 2018
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by kuni on May 13, 2020 15:29:58 GMT 1, Dear diary... today is a good day because my large PEJAC canvas (spray, oil & acrylic) arrived... This guy is amazing, such skills! So stoked to have added this one to my collection. You can say what you want about Pejac's management and at times repetitive subject matter, but good god the guy is seriously talented. That's an incredible canvas.
Dear diary... today is a good day because my large PEJAC canvas (spray, oil & acrylic) arrived... This guy is amazing, such skills! So stoked to have added this one to my collection. You can say what you want about Pejac's management and at times repetitive subject matter, but good god the guy is seriously talented. That's an incredible canvas.
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streetartger
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January 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by streetartger on May 13, 2020 15:41:43 GMT 1, Dear diary... today is a good day because my large PEJAC canvas (spray, oil & acrylic) arrived... This guy is amazing, such skills! So stoked to have added this one to my collection. You can say what you want about Pejac's management and at times repetitive subject matter, but good god the guy is seriously talented. That's an incredible canvas. Thanks kuni... photographs of this canvas don't come close on how it looks in real life... This is such a stunner. All those haters can say what they want... for me, Pejac is just brilliant and I love all artworks he creates and I am super happy and blessed to have one of those great pieces now on a wall.
Dear diary... today is a good day because my large PEJAC canvas (spray, oil & acrylic) arrived... This guy is amazing, such skills! So stoked to have added this one to my collection. You can say what you want about Pejac's management and at times repetitive subject matter, but good god the guy is seriously talented. That's an incredible canvas. Thanks kuni... photographs of this canvas don't come close on how it looks in real life... This is such a stunner. All those haters can say what they want... for me, Pejac is just brilliant and I love all artworks he creates and I am super happy and blessed to have one of those great pieces now on a wall.
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thebot
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July 2018
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by thebot on May 13, 2020 17:36:24 GMT 1, Yes, one of my favorites.7.0.1
Yes, one of my favorites. 7.0.1
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blackcat
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February 2019
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by blackcat on May 14, 2020 4:22:22 GMT 1, Victor Grasso 'Mumbo Jumbo'
Victor Grasso 'Mumbo Jumbo'
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gsy
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January 2020
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by gsy on May 14, 2020 10:51:52 GMT 1, This just turned up in the post a commission from Hayden Kays
This just turned up in the post a commission from Hayden Kays
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blackcat
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February 2019
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by blackcat on May 16, 2020 2:32:22 GMT 1,
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mcgill14
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January 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by mcgill14 on May 16, 2020 13:15:54 GMT 1, This little Covid-19 pill by Zeus arrived today and I have to say despite the theme it did make me smile. However as we go on, everytime I look at this I'll remember what an absolute s**t year 2020 was. I have a grandson who I have yet to meet, we've had to postpone my daughters wedding and my mother in law passed away suddenly on Wednesday. However I'll also remember that we survived lockdown and covid and we will come out of this having a greater love for those who we haven't been able to see or hug. Stay safe people, we'll get there eventually.
This little Covid-19 pill by Zeus arrived today and I have to say despite the theme it did make me smile. However as we go on, everytime I look at this I'll remember what an absolute s**t year 2020 was. I have a grandson who I have yet to meet, we've had to postpone my daughters wedding and my mother in law passed away suddenly on Wednesday. However I'll also remember that we survived lockdown and covid and we will come out of this having a greater love for those who we haven't been able to see or hug. Stay safe people, we'll get there eventually.
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irl1
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December 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by irl1 on May 16, 2020 13:27:18 GMT 1, This little Covid-19 pill by Zeus arrived today and I have to say despite the theme it did make me smile. However as we go on, everytime I look at this I'll remember what an absolutes**t year 2020 was. I have a grandson who I have yet to meet, we've had to postpone my daughters wedding and my mother in law passed away suddenly on Wednesday. However I'll also remember that we survived lockdown and covid and we will come out of this having a greater love for those who we haven't been able to see or hug. Stay safe people, we'll get there eventually.
Sorry to read this. 2020 will be with us for the rest of our lives.
Keep safe and remember all the hard work you've put in for the Charity auction
This little Covid-19 pill by Zeus arrived today and I have to say despite the theme it did make me smile. However as we go on, everytime I look at this I'll remember what an absolutes**t year 2020 was. I have a grandson who I have yet to meet, we've had to postpone my daughters wedding and my mother in law passed away suddenly on Wednesday. However I'll also remember that we survived lockdown and covid and we will come out of this having a greater love for those who we haven't been able to see or hug. Stay safe people, we'll get there eventually.
Sorry to read this. 2020 will be with us for the rest of our lives. Keep safe and remember all the hard work you've put in for the Charity auction
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Dibbs 45
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October 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Dibbs 45 on May 16, 2020 13:29:44 GMT 1, Just added this Steve Caldwell painting to the collection, as part of the artists support pledge
Just added this Steve Caldwell painting to the collection, as part of the artists support pledge
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mcgill14
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January 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by mcgill14 on May 16, 2020 13:41:09 GMT 1, This little Covid-19 pill by Zeus arrived today and I have to say despite the theme it did make me smile. However as we go on, everytime I look at this I'll remember what an absolutes**t year 2020 was. I have a grandson who I have yet to meet, we've had to postpone my daughters wedding and my mother in law passed away suddenly on Wednesday. However I'll also remember that we survived lockdown and covid and we will come out of this having a greater love for those who we haven't been able to see or hug. Stay safe people, we'll get there eventually.
Sorry to read this. 2020 will be with us for the rest of our lives. Keep safe and remember all the hard work you've put in for the Charity auction Thanks irl1, yep I agree 2020 will be one of those years that forever we'll be saying "do you remember....". The auction is still keeping me going and I am just waiting on an update from the auction house to see if they have any idea, from all the mixed messages that are going about, when they might be allowed to reopen. I can then let the artists who have committed to support but have yet to provide a piece of work that they are good to go, and I have some big names still to come.. Hope you are well.
This little Covid-19 pill by Zeus arrived today and I have to say despite the theme it did make me smile. However as we go on, everytime I look at this I'll remember what an absolutes**t year 2020 was. I have a grandson who I have yet to meet, we've had to postpone my daughters wedding and my mother in law passed away suddenly on Wednesday. However I'll also remember that we survived lockdown and covid and we will come out of this having a greater love for those who we haven't been able to see or hug. Stay safe people, we'll get there eventually.
Sorry to read this. 2020 will be with us for the rest of our lives. Keep safe and remember all the hard work you've put in for the Charity auction Thanks irl1, yep I agree 2020 will be one of those years that forever we'll be saying "do you remember....". The auction is still keeping me going and I am just waiting on an update from the auction house to see if they have any idea, from all the mixed messages that are going about, when they might be allowed to reopen. I can then let the artists who have committed to support but have yet to provide a piece of work that they are good to go, and I have some big names still to come.. Hope you are well.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Midfield General on May 16, 2020 21:44:16 GMT 1, Didn't ever think this painting would ever be hanging in my house, my grail piece from the very first time I saw it at Lazerides.
Ian Francis 2012 A Girl commits (fake) suicide with a raygun 137cm x 183cm
http://instagram.com/p/CAQzOSxB-ut
Didn't ever think this painting would ever be hanging in my house, my grail piece from the very first time I saw it at Lazerides. Ian Francis 2012 A Girl commits (fake) suicide with a raygun 137cm x 183cm http://instagram.com/p/CAQzOSxB-ut
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lymbc001
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February 2020
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by lymbc001 on May 17, 2020 7:43:57 GMT 1, The print isn't new but finally got it framed and it was ready for pickup today
The print isn't new but finally got it framed and it was ready for pickup today
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