09-13-2007, 09:28 PM
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So Fucking Gay
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 19,714
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Originally Posted by Libertine
Then again, to me art is like wine - something to enjoy, rather than to invest in.
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I agree 100% I'm the same way. But you have to admit, not everyone gets involved in art for the same reason. When you're dealing in art, you provide the client with something he asks for that's in line with the current market and that's as described.
To me, lithographs give individuals an opportunity to own a piece of a work or artist that they wouldn't otherwise be able to. Most people simply can not afford to own "originals" from the famous artists like Picasso or Miro or Chagall.
When the lithograph was done during the artists life, and is signed by him/her I see value in that (as does obviously the market). The piece has been touched by its creator. That said, I've never been a huge fan of "after" lithographs, but that's just my personal opinion (many of those fetch incredible prices as well, so obviously the markets opinion of those differs from mine).
I'm fortunate to own several original Picasso pieces, and I treasure them as part of history and our cultural heritage. |
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