Author Topic: Art Collecting (Read 1375 times)

bikerbart · « **on:** June 05, 2012, 08:45:19 AM »

Anyone collect art,or even have just one piece.What do you have?I am currently getting a rare print authenticated,we will see.If its real I will probably sell it to invest in the Art of the motorcycle

.Its a salvador dali I have had for 25 yrs.signed numbered,its a long shot because there were a ton of fakes in the market,still,even if its fake,its a pretty cool piece.

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #1 on:** June 05, 2012, 09:33:44 AM »

Not to sound rude but...they give those "original Dali" prints away on cruise ships. Pretty sure they will do a short run on them so the production number seems low and rare. They will call it a "Limited Edition". Make an "Edition" this week of 200...and maybe another "Limited Edition" of 300 next week.

I worked at as a picture framer for 7 years and cant tell you how many people came in to get a "Limited Edition" print from either Dali or Picasso.

I collect antique letter/ printing press blocks and intaglio printing plates though.
I have one "COOP" signed silkscreen and want....more.

bikerbart · « **Reply #2 on:** June 05, 2012, 10:20:40 AM »

I worked in galleries since 85,I was also a picture framer for 20 yrs,I went to Art school for fine arts so,I know a thing or two about it.I also have a coop,as well as a ton of framed rock posters and a really cool piece of Tiki wall art by Mister G a famed japanese pinstriper.

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #3 on:** June 05, 2012, 01:59:56 PM »

Ok Ok sheeez. I was just giving my honest opinion. I hope it works out for the best for you and it is worth 20K..but if not please post a pic of that "Hang in there" kitty poster.

I joke....but am serious....but I joke.

The last painting I bought was one of those chinese master copies. It is a Klimpt..and looks great....for a $100 original oil. funny as heck.

bikerbart · « **Reply #4 on:** June 05, 2012, 02:11:21 PM »

No silly,its the big eyed kids on the swing poster.I kind of miss picture framing,its how I met my wife,she has great taste in Art.

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #5 on:** June 05, 2012, 02:21:29 PM »

good job man. When I met my wife I had a movie poster for "Bad Taste" on the wall....now its Alphonse Mucha.

Damfino · « **Reply #6 on:** June 05, 2012, 02:26:55 PM »

Would you girls like a skinny girl margarita to go along with your conversation?

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #7 on:** June 05, 2012, 02:28:50 PM »

waka waka

bikerbart · « **Reply #8 on:** June 05, 2012, 03:47:37 PM »

Klimpt,Mucha very cool stuff.Love the Art deco era.

marknpb · « **Reply #9 on:** June 05, 2012, 07:28:06 PM »

I've just started collecting, but due to budget constraints, I collect the art created by hundreds of my friends, all local artists here in South Florida. I'm an amateur artist and attend many local art events. It's very fun, and affordable, collecting local artists work!
I only have my first 3 pieces so far, but I hope to get much more.

switchum · « **Reply #10 on:** June 06, 2012, 06:20:37 AM »

Quote from: FrankenFrankenstuff on June 05, 2012, 01:59:56 PM

Ok Ok sheeez. I was just giving my honest opinion. I hope it works out for the best for you and it is worth 20K..but if not please post a pic of that "Hang in there" kitty poster.

I joke....but am serious....but I joke.

The last painting I bought was one of those chinese master copies. It is a Klimpt..and looks great....for a $100 original oil. funny as heck.

What is wrong with a "Hang in there" kitty poster?

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #11 on:** June 06, 2012, 07:17:40 AM »

faux fiddy · « **Reply #12 on:** June 06, 2012, 07:29:37 AM »

I picked up a Van Gogh landscape for $8 at the thrift store. Nice frame and everything.

gerhed · « **Reply #13 on:** June 06, 2012, 08:54:33 AM »

Here's some "biker art"
--My 3-wheel, tilting electric on display at
"Artomatic" in Arlington, Va.

MoMo · « **Reply #14 on:** June 06, 2012, 09:34:07 AM »

Quote from: fiddy of industry on June 06, 2012, 07:29:37 AM

I picked up a Van Gogh landscape for $8 at the thrift store. Nice frame and everything.

..

Great find, you should go on American Pickers or The Road Show

...Larry

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #15 on:** June 06, 2012, 06:43:58 PM »

The original of this painting sold for $590,000 a few years ago. Painted in 1903 by CM Coolidge as a series of nine paintings of dogs playing poker to advertise cigars. Collect all nine but beware the many imitators.

Stev-o · « **Reply #16 on:** June 06, 2012, 06:50:47 PM »

Arent Hondas considered art? I'm collecting a few...

Don R · « **Reply #17 on:** June 06, 2012, 10:33:42 PM »

I have a pinstripe tiki painted on an antique galvanized oil can. But I did forget to sign it. Probably enhanced the value.

faux fiddy · « **Reply #18 on:** June 07, 2012, 01:55:01 AM »

This is probably my most culturally significant piece, probably most valuable, too, though I have no real estimate of it's value. People who know enough about it to tell anything all want to buy it.

I was going to use it as a guitar strap decoration, but my archaeologist friend who I have worked for said don't. The native fellow who seemed to know about it said that would be a way to appreciate what it is.

Tee-pees and stars on a white background- one guy immediately said it was Cheyenne. It is made on a loom so it is not over about 120 years old. Probably it's at least 110 YO. I was told I did well buying it, though at the time it seemed like most of my budget.

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Author Topic: Art Collecting (Read 1375 times)