jtk
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Wanted: Micallef Original, by jtk on Aug 6, 2007 18:00:26 GMT 1, I would love to be able to purchase an original at the up-coming show in Los Angeles. Does anyone have any idea of what starting prices will be? Now, assuming they're within my budget, how difficult will it be to have an opportunity to actually purchase something? I know that there will be a mad rush for the prints, but will the same happen for originals in the $25-50,000 area?
This is very new territory for me, so any advice would be most appreciated!
Thanks!!
I would love to be able to purchase an original at the up-coming show in Los Angeles. Does anyone have any idea of what starting prices will be? Now, assuming they're within my budget, how difficult will it be to have an opportunity to actually purchase something? I know that there will be a mad rush for the prints, but will the same happen for originals in the $25-50,000 area?
This is very new territory for me, so any advice would be most appreciated!
Thanks!!
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Wanted: Micallef Original, by Deleted on Aug 6, 2007 18:03:02 GMT 1, you may well find that they'll all be sold to david beckham before the doors are open.
you may well find that they'll all be sold to david beckham before the doors are open.
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Harveyn
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Wanted: Micallef Original, by Harveyn on Aug 6, 2007 18:06:06 GMT 1, I think you might struggle to find an original paintings for ยฃ25k. 
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neutral
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Wanted: Micallef Original, by neutral on Aug 6, 2007 18:07:39 GMT 1, I will be a little pissed off if travelling half way across the world to find out originals are already sold out !!!
I will be a little pissed off if travelling half way across the world to find out originals are already sold out !!!
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andrewd
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Wanted: Micallef Original, by andrewd on Aug 6, 2007 18:09:37 GMT 1, If you are serious give Steve Lazarides a ring.
If you are serious give Steve Lazarides a ring.
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Wanted: Micallef Original, by Oliver Garland on Aug 6, 2007 18:10:47 GMT 1, Am I correct in thinking half the prints are being sold in uk and half at the show? 
Am I correct in thinking half the prints are being sold in uk and half at the show? |
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jtk
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Wanted: Micallef Original, by jtk on Aug 6, 2007 18:13:32 GMT 1, Fortunately, I live in Los Angeles, so the only travel costs I'll likely incur are $6 for parking! If anyone is coming to town that week, let me know!
Fortunately, I live in Los Angeles, so the only travel costs I'll likely incur are $6 for parking! If anyone is coming to town that week, let me know!
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Strange Al
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Wanted: Micallef Original, by Strange Al on Aug 6, 2007 18:28:24 GMT 1, If you are serious give Steve Lazarides a ring.
That's very good advice. It's standard practice in the art world for galleries to sell off original works prior to a show starting. Serious buyers will be given pre-previews or sent photos of work. It's therefore very likely that most things will be gone even before the pre-view. I'd therefore agree, if you're a serious buyer speak to Laz as soon as possible.
If you are serious give Steve Lazarides a ring. That's very good advice. It's standard practice in the art world for galleries to sell off original works prior to a show starting. Serious buyers will be given pre-previews or sent photos of work. It's therefore very likely that most things will be gone even before the pre-view. I'd therefore agree, if you're a serious buyer speak to Laz as soon as possible. |
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Wanted: Micallef Original, by brainthedog on Aug 6, 2007 18:53:17 GMT 1, i rang them this morning and they said that they were not doing any pre-previews or such.
i rang them this morning and they said that they were not doing any pre-previews or such.
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stuey09
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Wanted: Micallef Original, by stuey09 on Aug 6, 2007 19:09:22 GMT 1, you may well find that they'll all be sold to david beckham before the doors are open.
That would be adding insult to injury.
you may well find that they'll all be sold to david beckham before the doors are open. That would be adding insult to injury. |
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ABC
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Wanted: Micallef Original, by ABC on Aug 7, 2007 0:12:09 GMT 1, The thing is, most shows are now selling out before they open on preview nights, take the Neate show, all originals gone apart from one before the doors opened, even if you had 50k in your pocket it would have been no use (well not on art anyway, could have had a good night at spearmint rhinos instead though). Its all about that all important client list IMO. If your on it your in luck, If not you've dipped
The thing is, most shows are now selling out before they open on preview nights, take the Neate show, all originals gone apart from one before the doors opened, even if you had 50k in your pocket it would have been no use (well not on art anyway, could have had a good night at spearmint rhinos instead though). Its all about that all important client list IMO. If your on it your in luck, If not you've dipped
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Wanted: Micallef Original, by Jamesy Wamesy on Aug 7, 2007 0:43:03 GMT 1, The word from Holly is that serious buyers have been invited to the preview on the 18th and they expect to sell out within thr first hour.....
There will be 4 new prints, around $2000 each, 400 each, half available in LA, teh other half in the UK...
Hope this helps, please give me some positive feedback, fed up with being hated on for no apparent reason....
Thanks
j
The word from Holly is that serious buyers have been invited to the preview on the 18th and they expect to sell out within thr first hour.....
There will be 4 new prints, around $2000 each, 400 each, half available in LA, teh other half in the UK...
Hope this helps, please give me some positive feedback, fed up with being hated on for no apparent reason....
Thanks
j
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Wanted: Micallef Original, by brainthedog on Aug 7, 2007 1:17:40 GMT 1, i hooked you up j, also is it one per person for all 4 prints or just one print per person period? will they be available at the preview night?
i hooked you up j, also is it one per person for all 4 prints or just one print per person period? will they be available at the preview night?
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phat planet
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Wanted: Micallef Original, by phat planet on Aug 7, 2007 1:46:29 GMT 1, How many peeps at a preview night? 200 400 600?
Whats the thoughts of those who have been before?
How many peeps at a preview night? 200 400 600?
Whats the thoughts of those who have been before?
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Strange Al
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Wanted: Micallef Original, by Strange Al on Aug 7, 2007 8:27:53 GMT 1, The thing is, most shows are now selling out before they open on preview nights, take the Neate show, all originals gone apart from one before the doors opened, even if you had 50k in your pocket it would have been no use (well not on art anyway, could have had a good night at spearmint rhinos instead though). Its all about that all important client list IMO. If your on it your in luck, If not you've dipped
This practice shouldn't really surprise people, these are commercial exhibitions and the galleries are running a business after all. If you can sell all of the expensive pieces to clients you know and trust before the show you've both covered your overheads and minimised the risks of buyers backing out and/or defaulting on payments. Plus you've kept the big boys happy. How many big time art collectors would really be happy to stand in a queue for 6 hours to get a chance of a piece by a particular artist? Not too many I would think.
The thing is, most shows are now selling out before they open on preview nights, take the Neate show, all originals gone apart from one before the doors opened, even if you had 50k in your pocket it would have been no use (well not on art anyway, could have had a good night at spearmint rhinos instead though). Its all about that all important client list IMO. If your on it your in luck, If not you've dipped This practice shouldn't really surprise people, these are commercial exhibitions and the galleries are running a business after all. If you can sell all of the expensive pieces to clients you know and trust before the show you've both covered your overheads and minimised the risks of buyers backing out and/or defaulting on payments. Plus you've kept the big boys happy. How many big time art collectors would really be happy to stand in a queue for 6 hours to get a chance of a piece by a particular artist? Not too many I would think. |
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