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Post by mose on Sept 2, 2011 17:15:58 GMT -8
Don't even have to go back that far. As recently as May 2007, a 4'x4' could have been had for $12k, 6'x4' for $17k.
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Post by thejoker on Sept 3, 2011 1:21:39 GMT -8
I contacted the gallery to enquire what was available and practically had to have an interview just to get an answer - are you familiar with his work, do you own any, where are you based - in other words, can you afford one and the price is whatever we think we can get. It's everything that I hate about this hobby. We are on the verge of the greatest depression since the thirties and you get arrogance like this. I bought one piece form Elms Lester, managed to get 50% off the ridiculous price quoted, only to find I was still paying over the odds. I will never buy a piece of art from Elms again. What a great way to do business. There is so much great art on the secondary market which is only going one way with how tough things are that it's about time some of these guys got real.
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Post by ricosg11 on Sept 3, 2011 5:08:36 GMT -8
what a beautiful group of work.
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Post by mose on Sept 3, 2011 6:15:48 GMT -8
I contacted the gallery to enquire what was available and practically had to have an interview just to get an answer - are you familiar with his work, do you own any, where are you based - in other words, can you afford one and the price is whatever we think we can get. It's everything that I hate about this hobby. We are on the verge of the greatest depression since the thirties and you get arrogance like this. I bought one piece form Elms Lester, managed to get 50% off the ridiculous price quoted, only to find I was still paying over the odds. I will never buy a piece of art from Elms again. What a great way to do business. There is so much great art on the secondary market which is only going one way with how tough things are that it's about time some of these guys got real. Given Parla's past history, wouldn't you endorse the gallery's approach? Parla consistently went with half-ass 'galleries' instead of proper representation and the result was disgustingly run-up prices, commissioned pieces being basically drop-shipped to auctions or other galleries, pieces being put up on ebay or listed en masse on forums and lameness like a diptych being split and 1/2 being put up at Christies. Respect to Ohwow and Wolkowitz if they can pull it all back together over the next few years. |
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Post by bluesteel on Sept 5, 2011 21:00:05 GMT -8
Really strong paintings! Loving the colors and textures. Cant wait to see them in person.
Would love to get one. Are there any out there for sale privately?
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Post by sleepboy on Sept 10, 2011 9:53:03 GMT -8
Quite enjoyed the show last night at OHWOW ( showthread). More pics here.     |
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Post by sleepboy on Nov 25, 2011 10:06:57 GMT -8
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Post by Jean-Pascal on Nov 26, 2011 7:35:33 GMT -8
thanks for posting this video!! It really interesting seeing Jose Parla working.
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Post by thewalrus on Dec 1, 2011 13:01:22 GMT -8
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Post by sleepboy on Jan 15, 2012 9:15:14 GMT -8
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Post by ricosg11 on Mar 9, 2012 10:57:55 GMT -8
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Post by epicfai on Mar 9, 2012 12:51:48 GMT -8
never seen that piece before. not terribly small though, right? i think its 4 feet long? |
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Post by lowpro on Mar 12, 2012 3:19:02 GMT -8
never seen that piece before. not terribly small though, right? i think its 4 feet long? 4ft in any direction, sans watercolors, is small for jose. def an interesting result. thanks for pointing it out. still find it hard to believe myself. however, i think i'll always suspect there are various parties behind the scenes methodically attempting to rehab his market from the harm done a few years back. |
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Post by lowpro on Apr 24, 2012 20:51:26 GMT -8
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Post by djsp on Apr 24, 2012 22:09:40 GMT -8
which is telling of the recovery achieved in his market since the Elms fallout, Curious to what the fall out you are referring to is. I was completely unaware. I would love some insight. |
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