motor
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Ian Francis canvasses, by motor on Jun 7, 2007 13:07:59 GMT 1, He's here, lurking. When there was talk of Micallef Angel Bombers being a good deal on his site at 1200 the price went up within a day to 1500. He doesn't talk, he just reads. Look at the amount of views this thread has had - a lot more than many other recent thread in this section and the view numbers increased dramatically once the 2nd Ian Francis print sold out. The fact of the matter is that the majority of people reading this right now aren't reading it because they're Ian Francis fans, it's in hope that they can make some easy money out of an artist whose work it will now be a lot more difficult to get hold of.
Totally agree with you user, especially the second part of your comment. But unfortunately I think that's the way things are these days.
He's here, lurking. When there was talk of Micallef Angel Bombers being a good deal on his site at 1200 the price went up within a day to 1500. He doesn't talk, he just reads. Look at the amount of views this thread has had - a lot more than many other recent thread in this section and the view numbers increased dramatically once the 2nd Ian Francis print sold out. The fact of the matter is that the majority of people reading this right now aren't reading it because they're Ian Francis fans, it's in hope that they can make some easy money out of an artist whose work it will now be a lot more difficult to get hold of. Totally agree with you user, especially the second part of your comment. But unfortunately I think that's the way things are these days.
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bennybenben
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Ian Francis canvasses, by bennybenben on Jun 7, 2007 13:28:25 GMT 1, Yeah, I agree with your comments user. I had not seen Ian's work until this thread, I must admit. I'd have actually liked to have bought one of his giclee's on redpropeller. I think several on there are really beautiful pieces at a fair price for a signed piece in such a small edition size.
Personally, and I'm sure there are plenty of others feeling exactly the same, I'd have liked to have buy to put on my wall and enjoy. Not to sell on. Those of us feeling like this have now had our chance ruined by the flippers who I, despite still liking the pieces, shall not be held to ransom by.
I'm not surprised, don't get me wrong; we all know this will happen, though I am a little surprised it has off the back of, seemingly, this forum and this thread alone.
Ben
Yeah, I agree with your comments user. I had not seen Ian's work until this thread, I must admit. I'd have actually liked to have bought one of his giclee's on redpropeller. I think several on there are really beautiful pieces at a fair price for a signed piece in such a small edition size.
Personally, and I'm sure there are plenty of others feeling exactly the same, I'd have liked to have buy to put on my wall and enjoy. Not to sell on. Those of us feeling like this have now had our chance ruined by the flippers who I, despite still liking the pieces, shall not be held to ransom by.
I'm not surprised, don't get me wrong; we all know this will happen, though I am a little surprised it has off the back of, seemingly, this forum and this thread alone.
Ben
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Ian Francis canvasses, by johnas on Jun 7, 2007 13:31:39 GMT 1, you make a valid point user. i think it's niiave to think that lurkers aren't watching this forum closely to see what is 'hot gossip'. I learnt a long time ago not to post things that may be of interest to the majority of members, because of this issue - as you say, sad but true
as for campbarbara/frankie - my understanding is he's been banned so can't contribute to this forum. However, i know he does contribute on the 'light' side because he can.
The real issue here is not Campbarbara but instead, the many people out there who do not contribute in ANY sense of the word and do just bleed the forums of info for their own gains.
you make a valid point user. i think it's niiave to think that lurkers aren't watching this forum closely to see what is 'hot gossip'. I learnt a long time ago not to post things that may be of interest to the majority of members, because of this issue - as you say, sad but true
as for campbarbara/frankie - my understanding is he's been banned so can't contribute to this forum. However, i know he does contribute on the 'light' side because he can.
The real issue here is not Campbarbara but instead, the many people out there who do not contribute in ANY sense of the word and do just bleed the forums of info for their own gains.
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Ian Francis canvasses, by alderevans2007 on Jun 7, 2007 13:43:03 GMT 1, Too be fair, there have been few comments on this thread to indicate that people are only interseted in making quick cash. We never knew how many prints were left on red propeller and theres no reason why thay haven't just been snapped up by people genuinley interested in his work. After all, they were only editions of 25 and they are great prints IMO.
I had never really heard of Ian Francis before this thread. I then looked at the image, decided I really liked it, then bought it. Maybe thats what lots of people did. Maybe they haven't just gone to baggers. As I said, there is nothing to suggest this.
Maybe I'm just being naive. Maybe we will see loads on ebay.
Too be fair, there have been few comments on this thread to indicate that people are only interseted in making quick cash. We never knew how many prints were left on red propeller and theres no reason why thay haven't just been snapped up by people genuinley interested in his work. After all, they were only editions of 25 and they are great prints IMO. I had never really heard of Ian Francis before this thread. I then looked at the image, decided I really liked it, then bought it. Maybe thats what lots of people did. Maybe they haven't just gone to baggers. As I said, there is nothing to suggest this. Maybe I'm just being naive. Maybe we will see loads on ebay.
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Ian Francis canvasses, by alderevans2007 on Jun 7, 2007 13:47:23 GMT 1, have fun in the sun. the weathers crap in Wales!
have fun in the sun. the weathers crap in Wales!
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mickg
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Ian Francis canvasses, by mickg on Jun 7, 2007 13:56:41 GMT 1, In Campbarbara's defence - Frankie is a great bloke who loves his art and has put me onto loads of artists that I didn't know and whose work he doesn't sell, and he does really fair deals. Also worth noting that he is very friendly with loads of the artists themselves which must say something.
In Campbarbara's defence - Frankie is a great bloke who loves his art and has put me onto loads of artists that I didn't know and whose work he doesn't sell, and he does really fair deals. Also worth noting that he is very friendly with loads of the artists themselves which must say something.
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romanywg
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Ian Francis canvasses, by romanywg on Jun 7, 2007 17:00:15 GMT 1, I can vouch for Frankie too. I was after a Turin Scam and was offered a few from forum members at overinflated prices and Campbarbara came in ยฃ50 lower than any other offer I had been given. He's no different from a load of people on this forum, he's just up front with it.
I can vouch for Frankie too. I was after a Turin Scam and was offered a few from forum members at overinflated prices and Campbarbara came in ยฃ50 lower than any other offer I had been given. He's no different from a load of people on this forum, he's just up front with it.
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stuey09
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Ian Francis canvasses, by stuey09 on Jun 7, 2007 19:44:05 GMT 1, Still think that this print sold out as a result of some last minute panic buying. It will be very interesting to see what this one goes for.
Still think that this print sold out as a result of some last minute panic buying. It will be very interesting to see what this one goes for.
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Montubu7
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Ian Francis canvasses, by Montubu7 on Jun 7, 2007 19:45:48 GMT 1, These have been sitting on Red prop for ages, a mate of mine had a Red chopper months ago.....
These have been sitting on Red prop for ages, a mate of mine had a Red chopper months ago.....
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Ian Francis canvasses, by alderevans2007 on Jun 7, 2007 19:52:02 GMT 1, thomas, have you you seen it? how does it look?
thomas, have you you seen it? how does it look?
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Montubu7
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Ian Francis canvasses, by Montubu7 on Jun 7, 2007 19:57:44 GMT 1, Only glanced @ it as it was in a pile to go to the framers, looked alright...only remembered it as it seemed like a very small run for a print.
Only glanced @ it as it was in a pile to go to the framers, looked alright...only remembered it as it seemed like a very small run for a print.
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romanywg
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Ian Francis canvasses, by romanywg on Jun 7, 2007 23:05:59 GMT 1, "He has a style simular to Antony Micallef and Adam Neate." His style is nothing like either of those two!
"He has a style simular to Antony Micallef and Adam Neate." His style is nothing like either of those two!
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Ian Francis canvasses, by Friendly Ghost on Jun 8, 2007 1:19:09 GMT 1, Though conversation seems to have shifted to the prints from red propeller, if anyone is interested in the earlier prints (with the larger print run) that are available at several places...
If you go to collectorsprints.co.uk (which already has the lowest prices for those prints) you seem to be able to get 15% more off the price by putting it in your basket and typing in CLUB15 into the special offer code box. The code's not listed on the site anymore as it was earlier, but it looks like it still works.
Here's the link to the four Ian Francis pieces... www.collectorsprints.co.uk/search_results.php?keyword=ian%20francis
Though conversation seems to have shifted to the prints from red propeller, if anyone is interested in the earlier prints (with the larger print run) that are available at several places... If you go to collectorsprints.co.uk (which already has the lowest prices for those prints) you seem to be able to get 15% more off the price by putting it in your basket and typing in CLUB15 into the special offer code box. The code's not listed on the site anymore as it was earlier, but it looks like it still works. Here's the link to the four Ian Francis pieces... www.collectorsprints.co.uk/search_results.php?keyword=ian%20francis
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Ian Francis canvasses, by slowmo on Jun 8, 2007 9:36:08 GMT 1, Respect for a post that saves people money! You are a friendly ghost indeed ;D
Respect for a post that saves people money! You are a friendly ghost indeed ;D
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paulah
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Ian Francis canvasses, by paulah on Jun 8, 2007 11:18:37 GMT 1, 2 are pretty inoffensive...
2 are pretty inoffensive...
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paulah
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Ian Francis canvasses, by paulah on Jun 8, 2007 12:04:39 GMT 1, wow - this turned up quick!
Just the cheapie poster from fine arts - wanted to see one in real life. Just popped it in a cheapo frame - you can see the ripples!
wow - this turned up quick! Just the cheapie poster from fine arts - wanted to see one in real life. Just popped it in a cheapo frame - you can see the ripples!
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matbat
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Ian Francis canvasses, by matbat on Jun 9, 2007 8:16:02 GMT 1, Im loving those posters. Ians work definitely strikes a chord with me. Has anyone got any photos of their Giclee's from the 25 edition run. I would love to see before i consider purchasing. Especially considering the price at Cambabara seems to have gone up.
thanks,
m
Im loving those posters. Ians work definitely strikes a chord with me. Has anyone got any photos of their Giclee's from the 25 edition run. I would love to see before i consider purchasing. Especially considering the price at Cambabara seems to have gone up.
thanks,
m
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romanywg
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Ian Francis canvasses, by romanywg on Jun 9, 2007 8:39:26 GMT 1, I would love to see before i consider purchasing. Especially considering the price at Cambabara seems to have gone up. They're all sold out.
I would love to see before i consider purchasing. Especially considering the price at Cambabara seems to have gone up. They're all sold out.
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matbat
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Ian Francis canvasses, by matbat on Jun 9, 2007 9:48:51 GMT 1, really, the 'Red Chopper' is still up. And thats the one im after. But ยฃ550.
m
really, the 'Red Chopper' is still up. And thats the one im after. But ยฃ550.
m
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paulah
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Ian Francis canvasses, by paulah on Jun 9, 2007 10:46:18 GMT 1, The Amy Allen one is still available. Ticks the Star Wars box and all!
The Amy Allen one is still available. Ticks the Star Wars box and all!
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Ian Francis canvasses, by Dellboyy on Jun 9, 2007 12:27:43 GMT 1, really, the 'Red Chopper' is still up. And thats the one im after. But ยฃ550. m
May be worth checking out ebay for a week or so, there are a couple of Red Chopper's on there now, one as an auction thats on ยฃ275 at the moment if you don't mind the shipping from America!
I think in a week or so you'll be seeing a few more too from people who have bought for a quick sale!
really, the 'Red Chopper' is still up. And thats the one im after. But ยฃ550. m May be worth checking out ebay for a week or so, there are a couple of Red Chopper's on there now, one as an auction thats on ยฃ275 at the moment if you don't mind the shipping from America! I think in a week or so you'll be seeing a few more too from people who have bought for a quick sale!
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matbat
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Ian Francis canvasses, by matbat on Jun 9, 2007 13:24:14 GMT 1, great, thanks for that. Cant wait for his show in L.A. Id love to get an origianl if its not out my budget which i suspect it will be.
m
great, thanks for that. Cant wait for his show in L.A. Id love to get an origianl if its not out my budget which i suspect it will be.
m
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Ian Francis canvasses, by alderevans2007 on Jun 12, 2007 11:17:54 GMT 1, Got my Ian Francis through this morning. Though I'd share. Is massive at 70X70. Really good quality. Its on very thick paper that feels a bit like canvass.
Anyone got any ideas on framing? I was thinking maybe a just a plain black or white with no mount?
Got my Ian Francis through this morning. Though I'd share. Is massive at 70X70. Really good quality. Its on very thick paper that feels a bit like canvass. Anyone got any ideas on framing? I was thinking maybe a just a plain black or white with no mount?
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matbat
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Ian Francis canvasses, by matbat on Jun 12, 2007 13:41:43 GMT 1, white box mount i reckon. floated. Looks beautiful by the way. I wish i could afford one now.
white box mount i reckon. floated. Looks beautiful by the way. I wish i could afford one now.
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Ian Francis canvasses, by alderevans2007 on Jun 12, 2007 13:46:24 GMT 1, Cheers mate. Just had a quote for a thick black frame with a 20mm mount (all conservation materials) ยฃ60.
Seems very reasonable. Maybe it's one of the perks of living in sleepy Wales
Cheers mate. Just had a quote for a thick black frame with a 20mm mount (all conservation materials) ยฃ60. Seems very reasonable. Maybe it's one of the perks of living in sleepy Wales
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bond
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Ian Francis canvasses, by bond on Jun 12, 2007 14:44:38 GMT 1, wow - that's a nice piece !!
- the amy allen piece is good too and g/f friendly unlike most o the stuff i try to get on my walls !
am i right in thinking they are dispatched from the UK ? just checking as i don't fancy a customs charge !
thank you.
wow - that's a nice piece !! - the amy allen piece is good too and g/f friendly unlike most o the stuff i try to get on my walls ! am i right in thinking they are dispatched from the UK ? just checking as i don't fancy a customs charge ! thank you.
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Ian Francis canvasses, by alderevans2007 on Jun 12, 2007 14:54:09 GMT 1, Yeah. It's from Red propeller gallery based in Devon. Comes in a wide sturdy tube with a letter of provenance.
Yeah. It's from Red propeller gallery based in Devon. Comes in a wide sturdy tube with a letter of provenance.
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bond
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Ian Francis canvasses, by bond on Jun 12, 2007 14:57:15 GMT 1, thanks very much , i think i'll hoover one in then !
thanks very much , i think i'll hoover one in then !
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