iandol on wed 4 jul 01
Dear Howard,
The astronomical price for a ceramic sculpture quoted by Janet in a =
recent post brought back to mind the idea that some people like to see =
their work exhibited but do not wish to part with it. Perhaps they are =
afraid they cannot repeat their experiences and their work is all that =
will remain to remind them of that feeling of achievement. So, to ensure =
they retain their work they put on a ridiculous price tag .
Must get out Old Harry and read him again.
Best regards,
Ivor
Gayle Bair on thu 5 jul 01
Recently I submitted 5 of my paintings for a show. When they were accepted
I mentioned it to my daughter. When I told her I was pricing them she was
aghast and said, " I always looked at them as being my heritage! You're not
going to sell them are you???"
I was taken by surprise as I didn't realize she was attached to the pieces!
So we compromised. I priced them high enough that if they do sell neither of
us will feel too bad about it!
So if anyone in interested in an acrylic painting of the Grand Canyon the
price is $4800!->
Gayle Bair- Bainbridge Island WA
Ivor wrote>>
The astronomical price for a ceramic sculpture quoted by Janet in a recent
post brought back to mind the idea that some people like to see their work
exhibited but do not wish to part with it. Perhaps they are afraid they
cannot repeat their experiences and their work is all that will remain to
remind them of that feeling of achievement. So, to ensure they retain their
work they put on a ridiculous price tag .
Must get out Old Harry and read him again.
Best regards,
Ivor
William Moody on fri 6 jul 01
This reminds me of an acquaintance of mine who turns wood bowls and vase
forms. He used to sell only to people/friends directly and not through a
gallery. One day a buyer/friend was over at his studio and saw my friend's
favorite very large bowl and asked how much it was. My friend didn't want to
part with it so he replied, "$3000.00." The buyer wrote him a check on the
spot and took it home!
The astronomical price for a ceramic sculpture quoted by Janet in a recent
post brought back to mind the idea that some people like to see their work
exhibited but do not wish to part with it. Perhaps they are afraid they
cannot repeat their experiences and their work is all that will remain to
remind them of that feeling of achievement. So, to ensure they retain their
work they put on a ridiculous price tag .
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