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Post by bram on Feb 6, 2008 20:29:00 GMT
Some prices (so far)
CASHING PUT OPTIONS 120cmX120cm £10500
ANTI GLORY 100cmX60cm £5500
DOUBLE HAPINESS 100cmX100cm £6000
LILTH 120cmX120cm £12500
WE WATCH IT COME DOWN 54cmX54cm £4000
(all Conte on paper 58cmx37cm £895)
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Post by bram on Feb 6, 2008 20:42:51 GMT
updated
BEFORE THE FALLING STARTS 91cmX91cm £6500
SOMEBODYS SON 91cmX91cm £6500
MORT DES AMANTS 100cmX100cm £7500
SMELL THE FEAR 100cmX100cm £6000
SUICIDE BOMBER 91cmX91cm £4500
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Post by photoxtc on Feb 6, 2008 20:44:32 GMT
well, it looks like the days of being able to afford a great piece of art from Denning are all over!!! my heart just sank when I saw those prices...  I really wanted to buy Lilith and thought it would be from £5 to £6k and was willing to pay that but £12500  A depressing day for me... Although I have to say good job to Guy for putting out such good work ... |
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Post by bram on Feb 6, 2008 20:52:41 GMT
I think this is too big a jump Photoxtc. Yes there was always going to be an increase in price after that £9k at Bonhams but £12500?
These are big canvases though but still 33% too much imo.
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Post by scavos on Feb 7, 2008 13:27:53 GMT
Yep, that made me sit up and acknowledge that was my chance of a canvas gone. I honestly believe it was bound to happen eventually but this does feel a little too soon to me. That's no reflection on the work because I think we're all agreed that many of these pieces are his best yet. The two standout pieces being Mort des Amants and Lilith.
I'm so pleased for Guy from an artistic perspective because whilst this may be his strongest work, he's been plugging away for years and his amazing body of work largely ignored by the masses despite much of it being up there in terms of quality with his recent works. Just look through the archives to see that. I can guarantee he'd have gone through the despair of self doubt and wondering if anyone will ever get it. So I celebrate his success.
What I'm saying is he is, in the main, consistently good. The fact that more and more people are waking up to his talent as we ourselves have done is wonderful.
Price wise, I wonder if Josh Keyes has got it right by selling his pieces, knowing they are much sought after and guaranteed to sell with the lists of eager punters paying still high but more reasonable prices. For example currently a 30" x 40" canvas sells at £2200/$4400ish. This is then periodically increased over the shows he does. I don't want to go too far down the road of making comparisons but I guess I'm just disappointed from a very personal and selfish perspective.
That said, I have some superb original pieces that whilst they're not on canvas, I can enjoy every day. ;D
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Post by bram on Feb 7, 2008 14:52:29 GMT
*****UPDATE***** Red Prop have issued a statement taking 30% off all the new canvases. This in my opinion puts the pieces bang on the right price. www.redpropeller.co.uk/index.html |
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Post by scavos on Feb 7, 2008 16:09:59 GMT
Mmmm. Very interesting development.
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Post by photoxtc on Feb 7, 2008 17:20:27 GMT
well Said Scavos... we all know Guy is an amazing talent and a top bloke and I hope this isn't the focus now instead of the Amazing show, agreed that this is truely some of his best work to date... prices now seem to be more in line and trust me, I'm sitting here right this second trying to figure out a way to buy Lilith |
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Post by kit on Feb 7, 2008 19:15:36 GMT
Excellent works. Bit embarrassing for Red Propeller, to say the least.
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Post by bram on Feb 7, 2008 20:57:08 GMT
Photoxtc - that lilth is a snip for you lol. Hit the buy now button. It will look cool in one of those fancy frames.
Hats off to RP for listening to feedback. Yea maybe an error with the initial pricing but how many galleries would have left them like that to save face.
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Post by photoxtc on Feb 7, 2008 21:35:47 GMT
I do have to say much respect should go out to RP, as Bram said many other galleries would probably have just kept the prices as is... But Guy (and RP) have a good fan base and thankfully they listened to our feedback...
One again, Amazing show Guy!!! you just get better and better and never let us down with your talent!!!
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Post by top on Feb 8, 2008 16:33:14 GMT
I went and saw them all..excellent work,truly phenomenal..almost too good to be true!!! Never went with an intent to buy, would've bought five pieces in an instant given the cash! (in my wildest dreams!). Hope it all goes well for Guy and Red Propeller being ever hopeful,I'm off to buy a scratchcard and lottery ticket! ;D ;D Went to a pub after the show with Guy and Dave from RPG. Those gentlemen are wild,intriguing and hilarious. Had to go around 11pm so as not to miss my train back to Devon..finished my pint and legged it! Met some amazing people too.. always the highlight for me   He is happy here by the way! 2-3 bottles of wine may have had something to do with it..  I'm in love with 'Lilith' ;D  Apologize for the glare, unavoidable with the amount of varnish! |
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Post by daley on Feb 8, 2008 16:54:57 GMT
Yes the Lilith painting looks exquisite. I'm gonna have a look at the show this weekend - should be good!  |
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Post by yomster on Feb 8, 2008 17:05:00 GMT
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Post by photoxtc on Feb 8, 2008 20:06:56 GMT
Thanks Yomster.. great Video... in fact I was up in the air about buying Lilith and then I saw it in your Video and Tops Pictues, I had to bite the bullet and buy that beauty... ;D
now time for a major sell off of some other stuff!!!
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Post by bram on Feb 8, 2008 20:30:09 GMT
1st off Top sound like you had a good night, wish I could have been there (envy 1)
2nd Photoxtc - you gone and done man! thats gonna look awesome on your wall!!!
what was it again 100cm x 100 cm (envy 2)
3rd Yomster - that video buddy freakin fastastic!!!!!
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Post by photoxtc on Feb 8, 2008 20:53:25 GMT
120 x 120 it's going to be frigging huge on my wall!!!!  I can't wait to see her in the flesh ;D I really think I just bought something beyond special... |
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Post by top on Feb 8, 2008 22:20:02 GMT
As predicted.. once 'Lilith' entered your life..nothing else mattered did it Photoxtc.. Well done that man!! Congratulations on this most beautiful piece. I'm gonna make you jealous now..I kissed her  she smells good too! Going to the best home bar mine.. ;D Wait til you see her in the flesh..moved me in a way I cannot write.. |
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Post by top on Feb 8, 2008 22:24:12 GMT
You might be able to sleep now bud really happy for you, went to a true fan.. look after her tho..or I'll come knocking! ;D France,England,America ..she travels well.. I'll miss you 'Lilith'  ;D |
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Post by bram on Feb 8, 2008 22:42:10 GMT
Photoxtc - I trust you will be splitting the difference between the original price and the less 30% with the forum for getting the price down ;D ;D ;D
Well done once again. Better get than camera on charge ;D
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Post by scavos on Feb 10, 2008 19:08:29 GMT
Blimey - I turn my back for 5 minutes and look what happens! ;D Top - many thanks for those great photos. It does show Lilith in a different light that makes her even more appealing if that were possible. Any chance of posting any more photos from the night? Yomster - what a fantastic video. To hear Guy talk directly about each piece like that really helps contextualise his work. Great to hear how honest and frank he about himself too. He's the sort of person I can imagine getting on well with if I met him. He also hints at his extensive knowledge of art history too which would keep me enthralled for a long long time! And well Mr Photo! What can I say. I envy you for taking that leap and owning what must be one of the most striking paintings I've ever seen. The best work I can think of is awesome. I look forward to seeing that one up in your place sometime in the not too distant future my friend. This might be of interest with regard to the poem Guy mentions in the video, relating to my other favourite piece of the show. fleursdumal.org/poem/197"La Mort des Amants Nous aurons des lits pleins d'odeurs légères, Des divans profonds comme des tombeaux, Et d'étranges fleurs sur des étagères, Ecloses pour nous sous des cieux plus beaux. Usant à l'envi leurs chaleurs dernières, Nos deux coeurs seront deux vastes flambeaux, Qui réfléchiront leurs doubles lumières Dans nos deux esprits, ces miroirs jumeaux. Un soir fait de rose et de bleu mystique, Nous échangerons un éclair unique, Comme un long sanglot, tout chargé d'adieux; Et plus tard un Ange, entr'ouvrant les portes, Viendra ranimer, fidèle et joyeux, Les miroirs ternis et les flammes mortes. — Charles Baudelaire" |
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Post by Silky on Feb 11, 2008 19:30:28 GMT
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Post by top on Feb 11, 2008 21:44:00 GMT
Got more drunk as the evening progressed, so please excuse the photo's!  ;D The amount of varnish on all the paintings made it very hard to avoid glare (..combined with the gallery lighting).      I think 'Double happiness' is an unsung hero of the show.. dark it most certainly is.. 'Mort des amants' has writing etched in bold going just above the top knee up the thigh.. something about Love! ..(hammered..cant remember unfortunately) will ask Red Propeller Gallery when I see them next week or sooner..must have another look at Guy's work!! ;D Funniest fact of the nightThe larger canvasses are the biggest Guy will do presently.. reason..'my estate wont take any bigger' ;D |
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Post by photoxtc on Feb 12, 2008 1:02:38 GMT
there is something about this piece (MORT DES AMANTS) I really like and seeing your pictures TOP makes it look all the more interesting... Nice to see some pictures of the show
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Post by scavos on Feb 12, 2008 1:13:24 GMT
there is something about this piece (MORT DES AMANTS) I really like and seeing your pictures TOP makes it look all the more interesting... Nice to see some pictures of the show I agree photo. It's a beauty. The more I see it the more I love it. The blue stands out so far in his show. So rich. Great pics Top. Keep the coming. |
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Post by rhodesy2112 on Feb 12, 2008 9:20:18 GMT
120 x 120 it's going to be frigging huge on my wall!!!! I can't wait to see her in the flesh ;D I really think I just bought something beyond special... photoxtc....nuts man, were the hell are you going to hang that!!! I had no idea of the size of it til I saw the interview with Guy. It's a beauty man......nearly as nice as mine ;-) congratulations fella |
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Post by top on Feb 12, 2008 15:52:28 GMT
I'll happily take photo's and rhodesy's pices any day..
you chaps have the loveliest lady's Guy has produced..so far!
More pics later people..not from the show, but from Red Propeller.
I went up earlier today and photographed them all for your pleasure(coz i'm nice like that). None hung up as yet, due to just returning from London yesterday..
..more glare unfortunately..unavoidable tho..
Gave 'Lilith' a snog too ;D ;D ;D
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Post by top on Feb 12, 2008 16:30:10 GMT
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Post by photoxtc on Feb 12, 2008 17:01:15 GMT
nice job on all the picts... they all look lovely indeed, I know it's really hard to photograph Denning"s work and not pick up a glare...
Thanks for posting TOP
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Post by bram on Feb 12, 2008 21:03:58 GMT
Eh up Top - nice job. Pics look good. You could have got that Lilth under your coat on your way out. No one would have spotted you.
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she smells good too!
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