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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by Deleted on Jan 2, 2009 20:47:30 GMT 1, Hi there, this is the first time I've started a thread, but it's really bugging me...
I was lucky enough to bag a Bethlehem in the PoW Open Day raffle and I'm chuffed to bits with it. It will be getting framed and should be up on the wall in early Feb.
This print has provoked quite a bit comment and from the on-forum sales, it seems to be that most people think it's great, but maybe not one for their walls.
However, there's been very ltitle chat about the print's counterpart 'Lovemaker'. For me, it's a cracking print. PoW managed to elate and then disappoint me in the space of a few hours. I received a mail saying I'd won a Lovemaker as well - I even paid for it - only to receive a later mail saying I should ignore the Lovemaker mail as it had been sent in error. Oh well - as long as they've refunded my card then I guess it's hard to complain. Maybe I'll be lucky ebnough to land one on the secondary market at some point.
... but what about everyone else? What do you think of Lovemaker? With none being offered on the forum, does that mean it's a keeper for everyone? Or did very few of us end up with one?
(Oh, and Happy New Year to everyone!)
Hi there, this is the first time I've started a thread, but it's really bugging me...
I was lucky enough to bag a Bethlehem in the PoW Open Day raffle and I'm chuffed to bits with it. It will be getting framed and should be up on the wall in early Feb.
This print has provoked quite a bit comment and from the on-forum sales, it seems to be that most people think it's great, but maybe not one for their walls.
However, there's been very ltitle chat about the print's counterpart 'Lovemaker'. For me, it's a cracking print. PoW managed to elate and then disappoint me in the space of a few hours. I received a mail saying I'd won a Lovemaker as well - I even paid for it - only to receive a later mail saying I should ignore the Lovemaker mail as it had been sent in error. Oh well - as long as they've refunded my card then I guess it's hard to complain. Maybe I'll be lucky ebnough to land one on the secondary market at some point.
... but what about everyone else? What do you think of Lovemaker? With none being offered on the forum, does that mean it's a keeper for everyone? Or did very few of us end up with one?
(Oh, and Happy New Year to everyone!)
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by poppysunshine on Jan 2, 2009 20:59:44 GMT 1, Can't decide really.
I bought Nola, Very Little Helps and Bethlehem on the secondary market and must say I'm really really pleasantly surprised by all of them.
They have all translated far better in the flesh than online.
However, the lovemaker image just didn't grab me enough to make me want to get one unseen.
I'm sure it will be great but can't make my mind up without seeing one first hand.
Can't decide really.
I bought Nola, Very Little Helps and Bethlehem on the secondary market and must say I'm really really pleasantly surprised by all of them.
They have all translated far better in the flesh than online.
However, the lovemaker image just didn't grab me enough to make me want to get one unseen.
I'm sure it will be great but can't make my mind up without seeing one first hand.
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by kennas on Jan 2, 2009 21:07:57 GMT 1, I think the lack of chat is quite simple really. It was probably 5th or 6th best release of the open day, it's natural people will discuss there favs more. Behind Very Little Helps, bethlehem, eelus, bast, vhils, etc...
I think the lack of chat is quite simple really. It was probably 5th or 6th best release of the open day, it's natural people will discuss there favs more. Behind Very Little Helps, bethlehem, eelus, bast, vhils, etc...
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by Deleted on Jan 2, 2009 21:21:07 GMT 1, Kennas, I was in the PoW shop on the Sunday of the open weekend and had a really good look at the bast, vhils and eelus. I ended up not buying anything, and the only one I regret not buying is the eelus. Oh well ... but I keep looking at Lovemaker. For me, there is something special about it.
Kennas, I was in the PoW shop on the Sunday of the open weekend and had a really good look at the bast, vhils and eelus. I ended up not buying anything, and the only one I regret not buying is the eelus. Oh well ... but I keep looking at Lovemaker. For me, there is something special about it.
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by Deleted on Jan 2, 2009 21:26:30 GMT 1, I think not many forum members have got one, also a few pepole slated the print a few weeks ago so they might not see any point in talking about the print just in case they get loads of negative comments, also i think the forum members that did manage to get one might have been busy with Xmas and new year, they also might not feel the need to share the purchase until they have it framed, basically i don't know 
for the record i like the image and I'm happy with the size of the hand.
I think not many forum members have got one, also a few pepole slated the print a few weeks ago so they might not see any point in talking about the print just in case they get loads of negative comments, also i think the forum members that did manage to get one might have been busy with Xmas and new year, they also might not feel the need to share the purchase until they have it framed, basically i don't know for the record i like the image and I'm happy with the size of the hand. |
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by pezlow on Jan 2, 2009 21:42:56 GMT 1, I think it's a pretty weak print. Surprised that POW decided to release this image as a print given some of micallef's other charcoals.
I think it's a pretty weak print. Surprised that POW decided to release this image as a print given some of micallef's other charcoals.
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by kennas on Jan 2, 2009 22:25:16 GMT 1, Sorry, I think i came across badly. I do like the print, certainly dont dislike it anyway. I just like the others more 
Sorry, I think i came across badly. I do like the print, certainly dont dislike it anyway. I just like the others more |
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by mikeo on Jan 3, 2009 9:46:36 GMT 1, As pezlow says, it's a very weak image.
As pezlow says, it's a very weak image.
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by G-Man on Jan 3, 2009 10:08:51 GMT 1, I tend to agree with Pezlow on this one I think that Mic has many better images that they could have chosen from
I tend to agree with Pezlow on this one I think that Mic has many better images that they could have chosen from
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by craigf on Jan 3, 2009 10:53:59 GMT 1, It was a great original, very large (and expensive), but as a print it didn't do it for me
It was a great original, very large (and expensive), but as a print it didn't do it for me
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by G-Man on Jan 3, 2009 10:56:45 GMT 1, I just wouldn't want that weird face looking at me all the time!
I just wouldn't want that weird face looking at me all the time!
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by Deleted on Jan 3, 2009 11:40:54 GMT 1, I just wouldn't want that weird face looking at me all the time!
Stay away from mirrors then ;D
I just wouldn't want that weird face looking at me all the time! Stay away from mirrors then ;D |
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by winter on Jan 3, 2009 11:48:19 GMT 1, I think Micallef's return to form was let down by the release of Lovemaker.
I think Micallef's return to form was let down by the release of Lovemaker.
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by tickz on Jan 3, 2009 12:02:14 GMT 1, I had lovemaker in my basket, then after a bit let it go as realised it wasnt doing it for me,but I loved bethlehem
I had lovemaker in my basket, then after a bit let it go as realised it wasnt doing it for me,but I loved bethlehem
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by underpaidartist on Jan 4, 2009 0:04:36 GMT 1, I think Micallef's return to form was let down by the release of Lovemaker.
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by funyoung on Jan 5, 2009 3:03:42 GMT 1, can you tell me what it means?
can you tell me what it means?
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by dodge on Jan 5, 2009 20:45:25 GMT 1, I thought both lovemaker and Bethlehem were both awful choices for prints. Cool to look at in a book or a gallery but not to hang on the wall! A bit scary methinks....
I thought both lovemaker and Bethlehem were both awful choices for prints. Cool to look at in a book or a gallery but not to hang on the wall! A bit scary methinks....
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by mfly on Nov 12, 2015 19:58:49 GMT 1, Any thoughts on Micallef's work & their drop in prices from what they were new? I have 7 of his work...Uzi lover 1 & 2, Improvised Minotaur, Lovemaker, Bethlehem, In god we trust & Friendly Fire!
I enjoy them all but they haven't been the investment I hoped they also would be when purchasing!
Any thoughts on Micallef's work & their drop in prices from what they were new? I have 7 of his work...Uzi lover 1 & 2, Improvised Minotaur, Lovemaker, Bethlehem, In god we trust & Friendly Fire!
I enjoy them all but they haven't been the investment I hoped they also would be when purchasing!
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by Deleted on Nov 12, 2015 20:32:42 GMT 1, Any thoughts on Micallef's work & their drop in prices from what they were new? I have 7 of his work...Uzi lover 1 & 2, Improvised Minotaur, Lovemaker, Bethlehem, In god we trust & Friendly Fire! I enjoy them all but they haven't been the investment I hoped they also would be when purchasing!
(Dibbs45.... Is this OK or must I write more? )
Any thoughts on Micallef's work & their drop in prices from what they were new? I have 7 of his work...Uzi lover 1 & 2, Improvised Minotaur, Lovemaker, Bethlehem, In god we trust & Friendly Fire! I enjoy them all but they haven't been the investment I hoped they also would be when purchasing! Micallefs prints bombed out a long time ago and seems the prices aint ever coming back. (Dibbs45.... Is this OK or must I write more? ) |
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by Deleted on Nov 12, 2015 20:38:59 GMT 1, I agree with the chap above who doesn't seem to write much..
crash and burnt from an investment point of view, like his stuff and have quite a bit on the wall
I agree with the chap above who doesn't seem to write much..
crash and burnt from an investment point of view, like his stuff and have quite a bit on the wall
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by matt on Nov 12, 2015 21:01:56 GMT 1, Goes to show those who think they are "investing" should get a bit of perspective, and confirms those who bought what they like at least have something they like...
I do my own any Micallef but always thought his stuff was good.
Are his larger canvases getting anything near reasonable or still big dough (probably the latter but hey, I can dream of getting a huge cheap OG until someone puts me right)
Goes to show those who think they are "investing" should get a bit of perspective, and confirms those who bought what they like at least have something they like...
I do my own any Micallef but always thought his stuff was good.
Are his larger canvases getting anything near reasonable or still big dough (probably the latter but hey, I can dream of getting a huge cheap OG until someone puts me right)
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by 11 on Nov 12, 2015 21:09:37 GMT 1, Goes to show those who think they are "investing" should get a bit of perspective, and confirms those who bought what they like at least have something they like... I do my own any Micallef but always thought his stuff was good. Are his larger canvases getting anything near reasonable or still big dough (probably the latter but hey, I can dream of getting a huge cheap OG until someone puts me right)
Prints - arse fell out of them a long time ago. Some beautiful work too, but it is hard to convince someone that paid £4k+ for a 21st Century Love that they'd be lucky to get £1.5k these days
Goes to show those who think they are "investing" should get a bit of perspective, and confirms those who bought what they like at least have something they like... I do my own any Micallef but always thought his stuff was good. Are his larger canvases getting anything near reasonable or still big dough (probably the latter but hey, I can dream of getting a huge cheap OG until someone puts me right) Most of his work goes to private collectors but some of the smaller canvases always seem to be available at reasonable prices Prints - arse fell out of them a long time ago. Some beautiful work too, but it is hard to convince someone that paid £4k+ for a 21st Century Love that they'd be lucky to get £1.5k these days |
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by matt on Nov 12, 2015 21:23:35 GMT 1, Thought so.
Too bad because his really large pieces really made an impression on me so would not say no to owning one someday...
Thought so.
Too bad because his really large pieces really made an impression on me so would not say no to owning one someday...
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Micallef Lovemaker - lack of chat?, by mfly on Nov 13, 2015 1:15:25 GMT 1, I bought mine because I liked them but also hoped they'd be a good investment aswell...that hasn't happened but that's how it is with things!
A "we come in peace" went for £750 ish on Ebay this week...gutted I missed it but it got me thinking re them!
I bought mine because I liked them but also hoped they'd be a good investment aswell...that hasn't happened but that's how it is with things!
A "we come in peace" went for £750 ish on Ebay this week...gutted I missed it but it got me thinking re them!
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