Anyone here know any serious art collectors? (1 Viewer)

[johnnycakes]

Is there a reason why you aren't telling us the artist's name and the piece? I don't get the mystery.

There is a reason. Can't get into it right now. Two FBG's have seen the picture of the painting.

Confirmed.

So... is he ugly enough to be a modern art masterpiece?

 

[flysack]

Nothing is taking place on the message board. But I can assure you if things go as planned a bank statement may end up being posted before I log off for my permanent vacation.

So give us casual observers a little unspecific background. Did you happen upon an obscure piece but a famous contemporary artist? Now you're looking to cash in (hence the bank statement remark)? No need for names. Just drop us some background story.

 

[johnnycakes]

I think he's negotiating the return of the art from the Gardner Museum heist.

 

[Iron_Far]

Real art collectors buy original art and make it valuable. Then they sell it to chumps who jump on the bandwagon with a little apartment-decorating fund wanting what all the big-dogs have.

You edited this post, and still, this is the best you could do?

 

[rabidfireweasel]

I know some serious art collectors. I gave a lecture series about art since 1960 to some of the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston's collectors circle group in spring

of 2007.

edit: I know that actor Jonathan Pryce is a serious art collector. I met Pryce when I was a studio assistant for this guy and was hanging a show a the Cadogan Gallery in London.

How's that for serious art business, Fin.

 

[Finless]

Nothing is taking place on the message board. But I can assure you if things go as planned a bank statement may end up being posted before I log off for my permanent vacation.

So give us casual observers a little unspecific background. Did you happen upon an obscure piece but a famous contemporary artist? Now you're looking to cash in (hence the bank statement remark)? No need for names. Just drop us some background story.

A friend has access to a number of works that have been in a private collection for about 80 years. A few of these pieces are big name, high dollar works. They will not go to auction. The seller prefers a private sale. I know the seller. That's about all I can say about the story. Call it shtick if you'd like.

I think he's negotiating the return of the art from the Gardner Museum heist.

 

[Das Boot]

Nothing is taking place on the message board. But I can assure you if things go as planned a bank statement may end up being posted before I log off for my permanent vacation.

So give us casual observers a little unspecific background. Did you happen upon an obscure piece but a famous contemporary artist? Now you're looking to cash in (hence the bank statement remark)? No need for names. Just drop us some background story.

A friend has access to a number of works that have been in a private collection for about 80 years. A few of these pieces are big name, high dollar works. They will not go to auction. The seller prefers a private sale. I know the seller. That's about all I can say about the story. Call it shtick if you'd like.

Why do they prefer a private sale?I'd think an auction would garner the highest possible prices.Oh.

 

[flysack]

I know some serious art collectors. I gave a lecture series about art since 1960 to some of the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston's collectors circle group in spring

of 2007.

edit: I know that actor Jonathan Pryce is a serious art collector. I met Pryce when I was a studio assistant for this guy and was hanging a show a the Cadogan Gallery in London.

How's that for serious art business, Fin.

I can vouch for all this info. RFW is the real deal, and he indeed has some serious connections in the art world.

 

[flysack]

Nothing is taking place on the message board. But I can assure you if things go as planned a bank statement may end up being posted before I log off for my permanent vacation.

So give us casual observers a little unspecific background. Did you happen upon an obscure piece but a famous contemporary artist? Now you're looking to cash in (hence the bank statement remark)? No need for names. Just drop us some background story.

A friend has access to a number of works that have been in a private collection for about 80 years. A few of these pieces are big name, high dollar works. They will not go to auction. The seller prefers a private sale. I know the seller. That's about all I can say about the story. Call it shtick if you'd like.

Oh I don't give a rat's !@# if it's shtick or not. I just want a story.

 

[R 2 D 2]

More interesting stuff -

Tamayo's 1970 painting Tres Personajes was bought by a Houston man as a gift for his wife in 1977, then stolen from their storage locker in 1987 during a move. In 2003, Elizabeth Gibson found the painting in the trash on a New York City curb. Although she knew little about modern art, Gibson felt the painting "had power" and took it without knowing its origin or market value. She spent four years trying to learn about the work, eventually learning from the PBS website that it had been featured on an episode of Antiques Roadshow. After seeing the Missing Masterpieces segment about Tres Personajes, Gibson and the former owner arranged to sell the painting at a Sotheby's auction. In November, 2007 Gibson received a $15,000 reward plus a portion of the $1,049,000 auction sales price

Tres Personajes. Awesome painting with one strange history.

I may be interested if Finless has this piece.

 

[R 2 D 2]

I think he's negotiating the return of the art from the Gardner Museum heist.

I hope they recover the paintings some day. It's terrible to see the blank spaces on the wall every time I visit this great museum.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Pickles, email sent. It's legit. There is also a Tamayo piece available.

Received, but I'm still skeptical.

 

[joni mitchell]

 

[Das Boot]

Eagerly awaiting the next update. People need to know what to do here, and when to check their email and stuff.

 

[Englishteacher]

I'll give ya' $3.50.

 

[Joe_Mama]

I have a picture of the piece of art I am talking about. This isn't shtick. It's never been seen by the public. This artist falls just slightly below the masters.

I can't believe I just read through this whole thread. I'm now going into the bathroom and stick a couple of fingers down my throat. I feel violated. I'll never get these minutes back.

 

[Finless]

I have a picture of the piece of art I am talking about. This isn't shtick. It's never been seen by the public. This artist falls just slightly below the masters.

I can't believe I just read through this whole thread. I'm now going into the bathroom and stick a couple of fingers down my throat. I feel violated. I'll never get these minutes back.

Do you have any prospects or are you just here to waste my time?

 

[Oh Yes!]

I have a picture of the piece of art I am talking about. This isn't shtick. It's never been seen by the public. This artist falls just slightly below the masters.

I can't believe I just read through this whole thread. I'm now going into the bathroom and stick a couple of fingers down my throat. I feel violated. I'll never get these minutes back.

Do you have any prospects or are you just here to waste my time?

isnt it too early for you to be outta bed?

 

[QUEZILLA]

I don't consider myself a collector, just a schmuck who spent way too much on a Dali print one day when I was drunk. I talked the guy down quite a bit, but I still think I am an idiot. I will never go into an art gallery drunk again.

pm me pics if you don't mind. I have a few friends with art degrees, and a friend who works at a gallery I could ask.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

We still doing this?

 

[shut it down]

We still doing this?

Given that we appear to be the only two other people who have seen the item in question, what are your thoughts re: its authenticity, and why? I don't have any, really, since I'm not very steeped in this particular area.

 

[Fennis]

YWIA

How to Sell Fake Art on ebay and Make Big Money

http://www.artbusiness.com/faketutorial.html

 

[Mr. Pickles]

We still doing this?

Given that we appear to be the only two other people who have seen the item in question, what are your thoughts re: its authenticity, and why? I don't have any, really, since I'm not very steeped in this particular area.

Well, I explained to Mr. Fin why I felt the art was likely not authentic. He actually expressed reservation, but later sent an email "explaining" why he feels that the story checks out. I asked additional questions, but have not received a reply.I thought Fin was working on a second pitch?

 

[safariplanet]

I have a picture of the piece of art I am talking about. This isn't shtick. It's never been seen by the public. This artist falls just slightly below the masters.

I can't believe I just read through this whole thread. I'm now going into the bathroom and stick a couple of fingers down my throat. I feel violated. I'll never get these minutes back.

Do you have any prospects or are you just here to waste my time?

What is this, the art gallery scouting combine forum?

 

[Finless]

We still doing this?

Given that we appear to be the only two other people who have seen the item in question, what are your thoughts re: its authenticity, and why? I don't have any, really, since I'm not very steeped in this particular area.

Well, I explained to Mr. Fin why I felt the art was likely not authentic. He actually expressed reservation, but later sent an email "explaining" why he feels that the story checks out. I asked additional questions, but have not received a reply.I thought Fin was working on a second pitch?

We'll do this through gmail. It's legit.

 

[joni mitchell]

 

[Mr. Pickles]

We still doing this?

Given that we appear to be the only two other people who have seen the item in question, what are your thoughts re: its authenticity, and why? I don't have any, really, since I'm not very steeped in this particular area.

Well, I explained to Mr. Fin why I felt the art was likely not authentic. He actually expressed reservation, but later sent an email "explaining" why he feels that the story checks out. I asked additional questions, but have not received a reply.I thought Fin was working on a second pitch?

We'll do this through gmail. It's legit.

Then why aren't you answering my gmail?

 

[joni mitchell]

We still doing this?

Given that we appear to be the only two other people who have seen the item in question, what are your thoughts re: its authenticity, and why? I don't have any, really, since I'm not very steeped in this particular area.

Well, I explained to Mr. Fin why I felt the art was likely not authentic. He actually expressed reservation, but later sent an email "explaining" why he feels that the story checks out. I asked additional questions, but have not received a reply.I thought Fin was working on a second pitch?

We'll do this through gmail. It's legit.

Then why aren't you answering my gmail?

Photoshopping takes time, be patient.

 

[Finless]

We still doing this?

Given that we appear to be the only two other people who have seen the item in question, what are your thoughts re: its authenticity, and why? I don't have any, really, since I'm not very steeped in this particular area.

Well, I explained to Mr. Fin why I felt the art was likely not authentic. He actually expressed reservation, but later sent an email "explaining" why he feels that the story checks out. I asked additional questions, but have not received a reply.I thought Fin was working on a second pitch?

We'll do this through gmail. It's legit.

Then why aren't you answering my gmail?

I thought I did. And good looking out bringing you opinion to the board What was your last response? Explain? I had already explained. I just sent you a follow up. Lets just leave it there.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

I thought I did. And good looking out bringing you opinion to the board What was your last response? Explain? I had already explained. I just sent you a follow up. Lets just leave it there.

I didn't give any details here. Settle down. If you really wanted to keep this quiet there wouldn't be a thread about it.

 

[Das Boot]

If you really wanted to keep this quiet there wouldn't be a thread about it.

 

[flysack]

This thread is still around?

Is it a success at 3 pages or is 2 good enough?

 

[ArcticEdge]

Fin, you should ask some of the famous ball players that are banging your roomates. They probably know some big time art peeps.

Good luck.

 

[jamny]

Somehow I doubt an original Moon Mullins will bring that much coin. I could be wrong though, I'm no art dealer.

 

[joni mitchell]

If you really wanted to keep this quiet there wouldn't be a thread about it.

 

[Finless]

I thought I did. And good looking out bringing you opinion to the board What was your last response? Explain? I had already explained. I just sent you a follow up. Lets just leave it there.

I didn't give any details here. Settle down. If you really wanted to keep this quiet there wouldn't be a thread about it.

Wasn't looking to "keep this quiet". Was looking for a lead without having to give up too much info about the actual painting. And that's what I did. I spoke with you privately and you came back and shared some of our conversation. Was a bit surprised quite honestly. Kind of feel violated.

 

[safariplanet]

Some schticks have substance.

 

[Statcruncher]

YWIA

How to Sell Fake Art on ebay and Make Big Money

http://www.artbusiness.com/faketutorial.html

Awesome. My personal favorite from that website:

* Some prints are posthumous impressions, or ones printed after the artist is dead. A posthumous impression hand-signed by the artist would be extremely valuable and proof of life after death.

 

[PatsWillWin]

This thread is still around?Is it a success at 3 pages or is 2 good enough?

2 pages is already a major slumpbuster for Fin.

 

[Dexter Manley]

I've got a Dali original print/1st print (I'm art illiterate) signed by him and everything, hanging on my wall.

It's the drawing he did of the centaur, basically using all circles. Anyone have any idea how much it's worth?

 

[Das Boot]

Some schticks have substance.

It's still real to me dammit!

 

[Mr. Pickles]

I thought I did. And good looking out bringing you opinion to the board What was your last response? Explain? I had already explained. I just sent you a follow up. Lets just leave it there.

I didn't give any details here. Settle down. If you really wanted to keep this quiet there wouldn't be a thread about it.

Wasn't looking to "keep this quiet". Was looking for a lead without having to give up too much info about the actual painting. And that's what I did. I spoke with you privately and you came back and shared some of our conversation. Was a bit surprised quite honestly. Kind of feel violated.

What's with the email silence?

 

[Finless]

I thought I did. And good looking out bringing you opinion to the board What was your last response? Explain? I had already explained. I just sent you a follow up. Lets just leave it there.

I didn't give any details here. Settle down. If you really wanted to keep this quiet there wouldn't be a thread about it.

Wasn't looking to "keep this quiet". Was looking for a lead without having to give up too much info about the actual painting. And that's what I did. I spoke with you privately and you came back and shared some of our conversation. Was a bit surprised quite honestly. Kind of feel violated.

What's with the email silence?

I thought I replied yesterday. I'll have to go catch up on the chain. Give me a few.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

This isn't shtick

Finless, if you help to track down the paintings stolen from Isabella Gardner, I will split the $5 million reward with you. No shtick.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-rozv2t88A

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Tempted to share the details.

 

[El Floppo]

You should- or I'll take a pm. I work with designers who are constantly pimping art to wealthy clients... Finless never got in touch.

 

[Das Boot]

Plus the paintings are 5 years older now and thus all the more valuable.

 

[McGarnicle]

My wife's niece goes to Temple's art school and her stuff is starting to get some local buzz. I've been hoarding anything of hers she has available because it's just insanely good. We have one over our fireplace that is a forest scene and you can see the roots of the trees, and as you look close, some of the roots are human limbs and you start to see full human reclining figures.

 

[mr. furley]

Tempted to share the details.

i don't think you have the guts

 

[El Floppo]

Tempted to share the details.

i don't think you have the guts

He's got the guts, he just needs the fuel. [/HenryChinaski]