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Sotheby's Art Auctions • LONDON 🇬🇧, by kfroms on Mar 18, 2021 15:47:07 GMT 1, Can't wait for the first excuse like 'wrong auction house', 'wrong timing', 'condition!!' and so on! :-) Don't forget the final hammer prices that add 40% to the total Sure, but given the bold statements before and just after bidding started it seems to be a bit of an anti-climax!
Can't wait for the first excuse like 'wrong auction house', 'wrong timing', 'condition!!' and so on! :-) Don't forget the final hammer prices that add 40% to the total Sure, but given the bold statements before and just after bidding started it seems to be a bit of an anti-climax!
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Sotheby's Art Auctions • LONDON 🇬🇧, by kfroms on Mar 18, 2021 15:30:19 GMT 1, Can't wait for the first excuse like 'wrong auction house', 'wrong timing', 'condition!!' and so on! :-)
Can't wait for the first excuse like 'wrong auction house', 'wrong timing', 'condition!!' and so on! :-)
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Recommended Art Books, by kfroms on Mar 18, 2021 13:10:22 GMT 1, Lovely - big fan of both Struth and Tillmans ( plus the usual other suspects like Gursky, Ruff & Teller ) Should post some of my signed ones! :-)
Lovely - big fan of both Struth and Tillmans ( plus the usual other suspects like Gursky, Ruff & Teller ) Should post some of my signed ones! :-)
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Sotheby's Art Auctions • LONDON 🇬🇧, by kfroms on Mar 18, 2021 13:01:16 GMT 1, is that old geezer reading this forum from his rolls royce? No - it is read out to him by his assistants. One does not read oneself.
is that old geezer reading this forum from his rolls royce? No - it is read out to him by his assistants. One does not read oneself.
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Recommended Art Books, by kfroms on Mar 18, 2021 10:22:51 GMT 1, Thank you EKAP ( although this is not a competition )
A last one from the OP-Art department - the catalogue of The Responsive Eye at MoMA in 1965
Years in the making, this was the first big public exhibition of Op Art. Artists included Bridget Riley, V Vasarely, G Uecker, Larry Poons, Agnes Martin, E. Kelly, Josef Albers and lots of others www.moma.org/calendar/exhibitions/2914
On the cover is BR's 'Current' from 1964
Thank you EKAP ( although this is not a competition ) A last one from the OP-Art department - the catalogue of The Responsive Eye at MoMA in 1965 Years in the making, this was the first big public exhibition of Op Art. Artists included Bridget Riley, V Vasarely, G Uecker, Larry Poons, Agnes Martin, E. Kelly, Josef Albers and lots of others www.moma.org/calendar/exhibitions/2914On the cover is BR's 'Current' from 1964
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Recommended Art Books, by kfroms on Mar 17, 2021 23:48:44 GMT 1, One more...sadly not signed but 50 years old!
One of the coolest covers ever!
I have two of those - one signed , one un-signed. Photo will follow.
One more...sadly not signed but 50 years old! One of the coolest covers ever! I have two of those - one signed , one un-signed. Photo will follow.
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Recommended Art Books, by kfroms on Mar 17, 2021 21:44:22 GMT 1, Brilliant Coach, great to see, appreciate you posting these. I’m starting to feel like I’m being a little too showy, so I’ll stop until someone else posts some! The signed BR book was a great pick up mate.
Pretty sure no one here would consider this as show off!
Will pick some of my favourite signed ones tomorrow
Brilliant Coach, great to see, appreciate you posting these. I’m starting to feel like I’m being a little too showy, so I’ll stop until someone else posts some! The signed BR book was a great pick up mate. Pretty sure no one here would consider this as show off! Will pick some of my favourite signed ones tomorrow
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Stik + Banksy at Sotheby's 17/3/21, by kfroms on Mar 17, 2021 16:52:37 GMT 1, Fuck me, he is absolutely relentless on Instagram. Unbearable. And completely uncool.
Fuck me, he is absolutely relentless on Instagram. Unbearable. And completely uncool.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by kfroms on Mar 17, 2021 14:39:41 GMT 1, Still in the process of reducing my collection but every now and then I can't resist a little treat:
Nan Goldin - Swan like embrace hand signed verso, 20x15cm, from a charity edition I was after a NG for a while and this one finally ticked all the boxes. The purchase supports the Sackler PAIN charity which is doing great work for a dark and difficult topic.
Back in 1995, some friends decided to get on a rather long train ride from south-west Germany all the way up to Berlin ( must have been at least 10 hours back then ). For whatever reason I did not join them. Up until today, I regret my decision - not having seen the wrapped Reichstag still bugs me enormously.
Bought this beauty from nurturenature.org - they are hand signed by Christo and Jeanne Claude who have donated them to the charity. There is still a good selection of various prints available.
Size is approx 29x40cm
Still in the process of reducing my collection but every now and then I can't resist a little treat: Nan Goldin - Swan like embrace hand signed verso, 20x15cm, from a charity edition I was after a NG for a while and this one finally ticked all the boxes. The purchase supports the Sackler PAIN charity which is doing great work for a dark and difficult topic. Back in 1995, some friends decided to get on a rather long train ride from south-west Germany all the way up to Berlin ( must have been at least 10 hours back then ). For whatever reason I did not join them. Up until today, I regret my decision - not having seen the wrapped Reichstag still bugs me enormously. Bought this beauty from nurturenature.org - they are hand signed by Christo and Jeanne Claude who have donated them to the charity. There is still a good selection of various prints available. Size is approx 29x40cm
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Recommended Art Books, by kfroms on Mar 16, 2021 15:07:44 GMT 1, With all that chat about Damien Hirst: My wife went to NY before the first lockdown and I got this lovely book ( to distract from her shopping spree...)
Damien Hirst at Institute of Contemporary Art ( ICA ) in London - December 1991 to February 1992 Edition is 2,000 ( 250 signed Hard backs and 1,750 of the soft back )
DH's big painting studio is across the river from where I live, think I should pop bye one day, have it signed and frame it! :-)
With all that chat about Damien Hirst: My wife went to NY before the first lockdown and I got this lovely book ( to distract from her shopping spree...) Damien Hirst at Institute of Contemporary Art ( ICA ) in London - December 1991 to February 1992 Edition is 2,000 ( 250 signed Hard backs and 1,750 of the soft back ) DH's big painting studio is across the river from where I live, think I should pop bye one day, have it signed and frame it! :-)
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Recommended Art Books, by kfroms on Mar 15, 2021 23:17:48 GMT 1, The “normal” first edition is worth it but don’t pay crazy prices & avoid the multiple “special” editions. Pretty sure there are some of the numbered ( or even the rare unnumbered) ones on the bay. I refused to buy Vol 2 due to his antics and the greedy pricing. Thanks. Does the content differ much between editions? I hear you. The guys a Dick!
I dont know but I am sure someone here is able to help.
The “normal” first edition is worth it but don’t pay crazy prices & avoid the multiple “special” editions. Pretty sure there are some of the numbered ( or even the rare unnumbered) ones on the bay. I refused to buy Vol 2 due to his antics and the greedy pricing. Thanks. Does the content differ much between editions? I hear you. The guys a Dick! I dont know but I am sure someone here is able to help.
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Recommended Art Books, by kfroms on Mar 15, 2021 22:51:49 GMT 1, What are your thoughts on 'Banksy Captured' book? I cancelled my order in the end as they never responded after nearly two months of waiting. Will probably pick one up if the consensus is that it's worth it.
The “normal” first edition is worth it but don’t pay crazy prices & avoid the multiple “special” editions. Pretty sure there are some of the numbered ( or even the rare unnumbered) ones on the bay. I refused to buy Vol 2 due to his antics and the greedy pricing.
What are your thoughts on 'Banksy Captured' book? I cancelled my order in the end as they never responded after nearly two months of waiting. Will probably pick one up if the consensus is that it's worth it. The “normal” first edition is worth it but don’t pay crazy prices & avoid the multiple “special” editions. Pretty sure there are some of the numbered ( or even the rare unnumbered) ones on the bay. I refused to buy Vol 2 due to his antics and the greedy pricing.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by kfroms on Mar 15, 2021 19:44:10 GMT 1, Only mats which are still owned by the initial buyer will get a COA Sorted. No mat will ever get a coa ever. Even more sorted.
I know. Just find it funny that this topic comes up very regularly.
Sorted. For ever ever.
Only mats which are still owned by the initial buyer will get a COA Sorted. No mat will ever get a coa ever. Even more sorted. I know. Just find it funny that this topic comes up very regularly. Sorted. For ever ever.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by kfroms on Mar 15, 2021 19:03:07 GMT 1, Only mats which are still owned by the initial buyer will get a COA Sorted.
Only mats which are still owned by the initial buyer will get a COA Sorted.
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Recommended Art Books, by kfroms on Mar 15, 2021 15:36:18 GMT 1, Very cool Reader!
I have a thing for signed books - my bookbuddy tells me I own 79 of those.
Btw: The Eddie Martinez book ( More drawings ) which was recommended here a few pages ago is really good! Thanks again!
Also, I am happy that the Vlad is not spamming around in this precious little thread.
Very cool Reader! I have a thing for signed books - my bookbuddy tells me I own 79 of those. Btw: The Eddie Martinez book ( More drawings ) which was recommended here a few pages ago is really good! Thanks again! Also, I am happy that the Vlad is not spamming around in this precious little thread.
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Invader “Prints on Paper” Book , by kfroms on Mar 15, 2021 10:28:22 GMT 1, Status of my Fnac order now changed to 'unavailable from the supplier' Oh well, will try to grab a second edition then.
Status of my Fnac order now changed to 'unavailable from the supplier' Oh well, will try to grab a second edition then.
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Invader “Prints on Paper” Book , by kfroms on Mar 12, 2021 11:51:24 GMT 1, I'm happy to learn that you manage my business... Instead of criticize build your own... but i will not be the first to comment how you should process, manage ... sorry, i respect the entrepreneur !! For your informations, it's pre order, with all conditions are clearly wrote in the description of the product page. Actually, the website is offline but i will send a copy when it's online. Denis sold books to bona fide purchasers. The orders should stand and Denis should now go into the secondary market and acquire such number of books required to satisfy the orders that he took.
Don’t waste your time on that - the conditions of the pre-sale were clear.
I'm happy to learn that you manage my business... Instead of criticize build your own... but i will not be the first to comment how you should process, manage ... sorry, i respect the entrepreneur !! For your informations, it's pre order, with all conditions are clearly wrote in the description of the product page. Actually, the website is offline but i will send a copy when it's online. Denis sold books to bona fide purchasers. The orders should stand and Denis should now go into the secondary market and acquire such number of books required to satisfy the orders that he took. Don’t waste your time on that - the conditions of the pre-sale were clear.
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Watch Collectors ⌚ Buy & Sell, by kfroms on Mar 11, 2021 15:48:02 GMT 1, I have been collecting watches since the good old days ( = pre Instagram ) when prices were still reasonable and you could walk in any AD and buy whatever you wanted. One of my favourites is this 16570 Explorer II from 1994. Bought it in 2000 for a song ( around 1,500GBP with box and papers ). Had the cyclops removed as I hate them.
For me this is the last proper tool Rolex. Whatever came after this is all too big and shiny.
I have been collecting watches since the good old days ( = pre Instagram ) when prices were still reasonable and you could walk in any AD and buy whatever you wanted. One of my favourites is this 16570 Explorer II from 1994. Bought it in 2000 for a song ( around 1,500GBP with box and papers ). Had the cyclops removed as I hate them. For me this is the last proper tool Rolex. Whatever came after this is all too big and shiny.
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Tracey Emin 🇬🇧 New Release • Exhibition News • For Sale, by kfroms on Mar 10, 2021 23:15:39 GMT 1,
No. Please do it in public! :-)
Edit: I owned one, “lost” it, was lucky to get one from source again despite being “sold out”, learned in the process that there may be less then 50 around and No - none of the owners would ever sell one. No matter the offer.
No. Please do it in public! :-) Edit: I owned one, “lost” it, was lucky to get one from source again despite being “sold out”, learned in the process that there may be less then 50 around and No - none of the owners would ever sell one. No matter the offer.
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Watch Collectors ⌚ Buy & Sell, by kfroms on Mar 9, 2021 19:39:35 GMT 1, Well done & no need for buyers remorse, it is a great watch. Also, buying any Rolex steel sports watch at list price is a good idea.
Well done & no need for buyers remorse, it is a great watch. Also, buying any Rolex steel sports watch at list price is a good idea.
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Magnum Square Print Sale Password?, by kfroms on Mar 7, 2021 11:15:43 GMT 1, Next round starts on March 22nd, as usual open for one week Interesting topic!!
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The Magnum Square Print Sale is back for 7 days only from Monday, March 22, 1AM PST to Sunday, March 28, 11:59 PM PST.
Celebrating the unpredictability of life, the curation of the Magnum’s Square Print Sale explores the happy accidents and unusual turns of events that lead to memorable images.
From its earliest days, photography has been associated with the unexpected: documentation of under-explored issues, reporting of events unfurling in far-flung locations, or single frames capturing split seconds of levity.
The Magnum Square Print Sale will take place on magnumphotos.com/shop from Monday, March 22, 1AM PST to Sunday, March 28, 11:59 PM PST.
Next round starts on March 22nd, as usual open for one week Interesting topic!!
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The Magnum Square Print Sale is back for 7 days only from Monday, March 22, 1AM PST to Sunday, March 28, 11:59 PM PST.
Celebrating the unpredictability of life, the curation of the Magnum’s Square Print Sale explores the happy accidents and unusual turns of events that lead to memorable images.
From its earliest days, photography has been associated with the unexpected: documentation of under-explored issues, reporting of events unfurling in far-flung locations, or single frames capturing split seconds of levity.
The Magnum Square Print Sale will take place on magnumphotos.com/shop from Monday, March 22, 1AM PST to Sunday, March 28, 11:59 PM PST.
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Berkeley auction march 7 (Banksy, Haring, Indiana, Warhol, e, by kfroms on Mar 7, 2021 8:48:21 GMT 1, APIP Thanks, you are so right, reading terms and conditions sometimes can give you the informations you are seeking after ! LJCal thanks for your recommandations ! Can you explain me what are ts and cs ? Jeezuz Jones Snr It's so revolting that auction houses are not doing their main job (authenticate artworks before offer them) nowadays and just want their fees regardless the authenticity of the artworks... (And that Banksy story )
In this case it doesn’t feel like they are not doing their job but more that knowingly selling fakes and saving their asses via the small print in the T&Cs is their business model. That said a little bit of common sense and due diligence should tell every buyer to stay clear of most of the works.
APIP Thanks, you are so right, reading terms and conditions sometimes can give you the informations you are seeking after ! LJCal thanks for your recommandations ! Can you explain me what are ts and cs ? Jeezuz Jones Snr It's so revolting that auction houses are not doing their main job (authenticate artworks before offer them) nowadays and just want their fees regardless the authenticity of the artworks... (And that Banksy story ) In this case it doesn’t feel like they are not doing their job but more that knowingly selling fakes and saving their asses via the small print in the T&Cs is their business model. That said a little bit of common sense and due diligence should tell every buyer to stay clear of most of the works.
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TateWard • Art Auctions 🇬🇧, by kfroms on Mar 4, 2021 20:19:19 GMT 1, Who ever buys at TW doesn’t deserve better.
Who ever buys at TW doesn’t deserve better.
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Adam Pendleton 🇺🇸 New Print Release • Exhibition News, by kfroms on Mar 4, 2021 12:17:00 GMT 1, How can I have missed this one? Damn it. At least I have one of his signed Phaidon books. That’ll have to do for the moment.
How can I have missed this one? Damn it. At least I have one of his signed Phaidon books. That’ll have to do for the moment.
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Kaws what party (signed edition) book, by kfroms on Mar 3, 2021 9:55:37 GMT 1, Nice to see that the amount of books on the bay shrunk quite a lot! :-)
Nice to see that the amount of books on the bay shrunk quite a lot! :-)
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Damien Hirst H9 • The Virtues, by kfroms on Mar 3, 2021 9:53:22 GMT 1, Surprisingly, my wife wanted to get one. For the first time , and most likely last time, it was me being the art police and veto a purchase. Boy did that feel good. Big mistake, my friend! You give away a fantastic argument for your own future shopping ideas...
I would have given in but I really don’t want such a glossy monstrosity in my house. We are usually quite aligned anyway so no leverage needed. :-)
Surprisingly, my wife wanted to get one. For the first time , and most likely last time, it was me being the art police and veto a purchase. Boy did that feel good. Big mistake, my friend! You give away a fantastic argument for your own future shopping ideas... I would have given in but I really don’t want such a glossy monstrosity in my house. We are usually quite aligned anyway so no leverage needed. :-)
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Damien Hirst H9 • The Virtues, by kfroms on Mar 3, 2021 8:46:55 GMT 1, Surprisingly, my wife wanted to get one. For the first time , and most likely last time, it was me being the art police and veto a purchase.
Boy did that feel good.
Surprisingly, my wife wanted to get one. For the first time , and most likely last time, it was me being the art police and veto a purchase.
Boy did that feel good.
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Invader “Prints on Paper” Book , by kfroms on Mar 1, 2021 15:54:32 GMT 1, Has anyone received an order from FNAC yet? Mine is still pending. Mine was cancelled, so hopefully you get a first edition if they haven't cancelled yours yet.
Just checked my fnac order - still active, expecting stock today and delivery’March 3rd / 4th
Let’s see....
Has anyone received an order from FNAC yet? Mine is still pending. Mine was cancelled, so hopefully you get a first edition if they haven't cancelled yours yet. Just checked my fnac order - still active, expecting stock today and delivery’March 3rd / 4th Let’s see....
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