[Humble Art Collector]

I have always been curious on how large people's collections are.  Do you focus on many artists with few works from each or few artists with many works.  I have about 70 original canvas works from 45 artists, with an additional maybe 35 LE prints.  I do not know if this is on the low end or high end.  Also have no idea of the collections value but not sure if it is even worth valuing yet.

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I have as much as I can fit on the walls. Maybe 20/25 prints. Not really comfortable with the idea of keeping things in folders or storage. Seems a little disrespectful to the artist who spent time creating the art.

[Humble Art Collector]

Yes I agree. I have about 40 original unique works on the walls the others waiting for frames. I am a cabinet maker so I make frames that complement the pieces but also enhance. Most of my prints are in flat files although I am starting to have them framed and put up in an apartment I just build under my house.

I am running out of wall space so I am thinking about "paneling" my main room with extra large cabinets. Basically floor to ceiling about 6" deep. The idea is when closed my walls look like fancy paneled walls with art hanging on them. When open the show 3x the art. Basically I can hang art on the door, the back of the door and the back of the cabinet. When we have a party we open the walls for a gallery effect.

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Nice pad. Looks like you've got some great art there. Love the cabinets idea too.

[Jareds Mind]

Cool photos, love the Seth and Gondek pieces. Anyone who's traveled to Florence will love the Blub pieces!

Personally, I've bought too many LE prints and arttoys, many 20-30 more of each then I now want. Like others, I'm editing down what I don't honor on a shelf or wall.

I think less is more as your taste matures. Can't go after every drop.

[Inknart]

25 Framed Pieces for me hanging. Very symmetric and OCD, so nothing on top of each other. Growing out of my current place for sure.

[Humble Art Collector]

Yes I am trying to figure out how to place everything now. We will probably split it all between a cabin, and in law condo below our house and the house. The house has our favorite artists which is also a shockingly high number :-(. I am pretty OCD as well the "cluttered" wall is just a place holder. the dining room with the Gondek, Shelby and Sandy's and a few other great paintings is pretty much final. A few "stacks" but I do not mind one painting above another if it is done right. I figure I can get about 13 in the condo, another 15-20 in the cabin, and maybe 40-50 at home.

[Humble Art Collector]

Jan 22, 2021 16:19:39 GMT 1 Jareds Mind said:

Cool photos, love the Seth and Gondek pieces. Anyone who's traveled to Florence will love the Blub pieces!

Personally, I've bought too many LE prints and arttoys, many 20-30 more of each then I now want. Like others, I'm editing down what I don't honor on a shelf or wall.

I think less is more as your taste matures. Can't go after every drop.

The Gondek is one of my favorites.  I think it is one of his better works in my opinion.  I like how simple it is.  His newer works have a lot going on.  Not that it is bad but creates a lot of noise and need space to breathe.  We have definitely slowed a bit and only have a handful of editions most of our works are on canvas.

Speaking of Florence we also have a Clet and ExitEnter.

[Coach]

Must be over 500 pieces. 97 pieces of art in my sitting room alone. This thread made me wonder so I counted!
My name is coach and I am an addict!

[LJCal]

I’ve got about 20 originals and 40-50 prints, all but 10-15 are on the wall and some of those are at framers or in transit. I do rotate a fair bit and try to trade up or sideways where I can.

[Jareds Mind]

Jan 22, 2021 17:15:08 GMT 1 Humble Art Collector said:

Jan 22, 2021 16:19:39 GMT 1 Jareds Mind said:

Cool photos, love the Seth and Gondek pieces. Anyone who's traveled to Florence will love the Blub pieces!

Personally, I've bought too many LE prints and arttoys, many 20-30 more of each then I now want. Like others, I'm editing down what I don't honor on a shelf or wall.

I think less is more as your taste matures. Can't go after every drop.

The Gondek is one of my favorites.  I think it is one of his better works in my opinion.  I like how simple it is.  His newer works have a lot going on.  Not that it is bad but creates a lot of noise and need space to breathe.  We have definitely slowed a bit and only have a handful of editions most of our works are on canvas.

Speaking of Florence we also have a Clet and ExitEnter.

Cool! I have a Clet as well, his son is easy to deal with at Clet Studios. I have that same woman Blub as you, and I have the Cristo one. My wife and I loved the art scavenger hunts in Florence... Want to go back.

I saw your Gondek in LA at the Avenue Des Arts gallery. I still have a photo of it up on my IG. Same moniker as on here.

[FЯ]

This thread is a potential burglars paradise.


Have we not learnt anything from this with members being done over.

[Humble Art Collector]

Jan 22, 2021 17:34:47 GMT 1 FЯ said:

This thread is a potential burglars paradise.


Have we not learnt anything from this with members being done over.

Have a lot of people been robbed because of discussing their collections here?

[irl1]

I have one torn poster pinned to my wall, everything else is under my bed with my shotgun

[FЯ]

Jan 22, 2021 17:43:48 GMT 1 Humble Art Collector said:

Jan 22, 2021 17:34:47 GMT 1 FЯ said:

This thread is a potential burglars paradise.


Have we not learnt anything from this with members being done over.

Have a lot of people been robbed because of discussing their collections here?

Yes 100%

[Dive Jedi]

Jan 22, 2021 7:29:26 GMT 1 Humble Art Collector said:

I have always been curious on how large people's collections are.  Do you focus on many artists with few works from each or few artists with many works.  I have about 70 original canvas works from 45 artists, with an additional maybe 35 LE prints.  I do not know if this is on the low end or high end.  Also have no idea of the collections value but not sure if it is even worth valuing yet.

Hi, I'm a new member : Humble Art Collector

I have 70 OG's and another 35K in prints.





           

[tab1]

Nice welcome to a new member, gratitude can be returned in show us your latest art thread 

[Coach]

Jan 22, 2021 17:43:48 GMT 1 Humble Art Collector said:

Jan 22, 2021 17:34:47 GMT 1 FЯ said:

This thread is a potential burglars paradise.


Have we not learnt anything from this with members being done over.

Have a lot of people been robbed because of discussing their collections here?

I can recall 1 in the 13+ years I’ve been here.
That’s not to say that there haven’t been more.

[maven]

I have 50 framed prints and 2 originals, I think it’s time to focus on originals before I run out of space!

[TAXED]

These guys would not be impressed haha 



www.thegreatgodpanisdead.com/2013/12/how-to-dispose-of-5000-works-of-art.html

[greenart]

Jan 23, 2021 19:17:07 GMT 1 TAXED said:

These guys would not be impressed haha 



www.thegreatgodpanisdead.com/2013/12/how-to-dispose-of-5000-works-of-art.html

for those that have not seen this documentary, do yourself a favour and watch it. It’s truly mind blowing.