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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by etched on Dec 30, 2008 15:58:42 GMT 1, I have just been up to OC and put in my order- the colour spots are beautiful in the flesh - they are priortising walk in customers & those they have done business with before - prices will indeed go up within a week or two . They are truly Lovely
what did you go for - portrait or landscape?
I have just been up to OC and put in my order- the colour spots are beautiful in the flesh - they are priortising walk in customers & those they have done business with before - prices will indeed go up within a week or two . They are truly Lovely what did you go for - portrait or landscape? |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by achtungbono on Dec 30, 2008 16:18:17 GMT 1, Both.
Both.
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by etched on Dec 30, 2008 16:20:11 GMT 1,
therefore you bought two 
therefore you bought two |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by Poppy Sunshine on Dec 30, 2008 16:33:13 GMT 1, Framed?
Framed?
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by achtungbono on Dec 30, 2008 16:39:01 GMT 1, Not sure what to do ATM with regard to framing, but will dwell on it
These are the first Hirsts that I have really been taken by in the flesh, so i got matching numbers
Not sure what to do ATM with regard to framing, but will dwell on it
These are the first Hirsts that I have really been taken by in the flesh, so i got matching numbers
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by Poppy Sunshine on Dec 30, 2008 16:44:21 GMT 1, Nice one.
I doubt there will be any regrets.
Presents me with a little problem with my new years resolution being not to spend on any more art before selling a few bits.
Not new year yet though is it?
Nice one.
I doubt there will be any regrets.
Presents me with a little problem with my new years resolution being not to spend on any more art before selling a few bits.
Not new year yet though is it?
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by achtungbono on Dec 30, 2008 16:52:31 GMT 1, I would suspect there will be price hike at OC after NY
I would suspect there will be price hike at OC after NY
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by loucastel on Dec 30, 2008 17:12:50 GMT 1, Dohh!!! couldnt resist, apparantly after the first 30 have been sold the price goes up, which seems to be standard practice these days, once they put them on their website I think they will fly. many thanks for the info superman.
Dohh!!! couldnt resist, apparantly after the first 30 have been sold the price goes up, which seems to be standard practice these days, once they put them on their website I think they will fly. many thanks for the info superman.
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by snausages on Dec 30, 2008 17:20:59 GMT 1, Eyestorm will not authenticate these prints anymore, unless you consign the print with them, I think the authentication by them was absolute crap anyway as the fakes were so good you couldnt tell the difference, same paper was used, same inks ,the lot, I think it all boiled down to their opinion.
Regarding the Eyestorm prints I don't believe that's true at all. I've been told that the paper is slightly thinner on the fakes and the colors are slightly off — if you have an authentic one side by side you can see it if you look carefully. They're lambda type prints which are like photographic C-Prints, so there isn't ink used, but the forgers still weren't able to duplicate the colors precisely.
Additionally I've seen nothing at all to indicate Eyestorm authenticated any of the prints that were pulled from Sotheby's except for heresay on this forum. Sotheby's 'experts' looked at these prints not Eyestorm.
These new silver spot prints are also kind of nice and a fair price for OC, most of their items are very overpriced. But I'm starting to wonder if there will be as many spot prints as there are drugs? How are the new ones printed?
I'd also suggest to anyone looking at the Diamond Skull prints to pass, he released way too many of those prints. The edition sizes are way beyond large on those.
Eyestorm will not authenticate these prints anymore, unless you consign the print with them, I think the authentication by them was absolute crap anyway as the fakes were so good you couldnt tell the difference, same paper was used, same inks ,the lot, I think it all boiled down to their opinion. Regarding the Eyestorm prints I don't believe that's true at all. I've been told that the paper is slightly thinner on the fakes and the colors are slightly off — if you have an authentic one side by side you can see it if you look carefully. They're lambda type prints which are like photographic C-Prints, so there isn't ink used, but the forgers still weren't able to duplicate the colors precisely. Additionally I've seen nothing at all to indicate Eyestorm authenticated any of the prints that were pulled from Sotheby's except for heresay on this forum. Sotheby's 'experts' looked at these prints not Eyestorm. These new silver spot prints are also kind of nice and a fair price for OC, most of their items are very overpriced. But I'm starting to wonder if there will be as many spot prints as there are drugs? How are the new ones printed? I'd also suggest to anyone looking at the Diamond Skull prints to pass, he released way too many of those prints. The edition sizes are way beyond large on those. |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by bristolmassive on Dec 30, 2008 17:21:11 GMT 1, some wealthy individuals on here...what credit crunch ;D
some wealthy individuals on here...what credit crunch ;D
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by pezlow on Dec 30, 2008 17:31:25 GMT 1, Certainly are. Much as I would love to £3k on art just after xmas it aint gonna happen. Congrats to those who have bought though. From the sounds of it you will not be disappointed.
Certainly are. Much as I would love to £3k on art just after xmas it aint gonna happen. Congrats to those who have bought though. From the sounds of it you will not be disappointed.
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by alsbabar on Dec 30, 2008 17:39:21 GMT 1, No sorry not seen them in the flesh so apologies if I sounded a bit more in the know than I actually am. I know there are a lot of fans and a lot of bashers of Hirst but there's no denying the iconic status of these pieces. They have to be a sound investment at this price if that's the angle anyone is looking at and bearing in mind the fact that no one seems to know a real one from a fake from previous editions then this has to be a real good opportunity to bag the genuine article with no strings or worries attached. They're certainly not being greedy at these prices. A limited piece from an edition of 150 from the most famous and successful artist on the planet at the same price as a flipped Banksy. Surely not a lot to ponder on.
its taken Hirst approx 20 years to get to this point - while you might say its a sound investment - I disagree, it is a lot of money in todays market for a print, especially if you are buying at cost from source. If you compare buying Banksy's from source at cost is a far more lucrative investment. A flipped Banksy print of a higher edition is worth the same as this Hirst print which is a lower edition - I think if using your analogy, i would rather buy a Banksy print - who is still in his early days. Give it another 10 years buying a flipped Banksy print at £2000-3000 would seem like a great investment, buying them at cost, well then you have landed on your feet.
Also lets be clear about this image - if it was iconic, and if the demand was that great, they would have been snapped up like a shot from their private collectors and galleries, who surely must exceed 150. These are probably available to mere mortals simply because they are awful, a rework of a classic image, which has got silver colouring on the back.
Oh and I have seen both the portraint and landscape prints.
No sorry not seen them in the flesh so apologies if I sounded a bit more in the know than I actually am. I know there are a lot of fans and a lot of bashers of Hirst but there's no denying the iconic status of these pieces. They have to be a sound investment at this price if that's the angle anyone is looking at and bearing in mind the fact that no one seems to know a real one from a fake from previous editions then this has to be a real good opportunity to bag the genuine article with no strings or worries attached. They're certainly not being greedy at these prices. A limited piece from an edition of 150 from the most famous and successful artist on the planet at the same price as a flipped Banksy. Surely not a lot to ponder on. its taken Hirst approx 20 years to get to this point - while you might say its a sound investment - I disagree, it is a lot of money in todays market for a print, especially if you are buying at cost from source. If you compare buying Banksy's from source at cost is a far more lucrative investment. A flipped Banksy print of a higher edition is worth the same as this Hirst print which is a lower edition - I think if using your analogy, i would rather buy a Banksy print - who is still in his early days. Give it another 10 years buying a flipped Banksy print at £2000-3000 would seem like a great investment, buying them at cost, well then you have landed on your feet. Also lets be clear about this image - if it was iconic, and if the demand was that great, they would have been snapped up like a shot from their private collectors and galleries, who surely must exceed 150. These are probably available to mere mortals simply because they are awful, a rework of a classic image, which has got silver colouring on the back. Oh and I have seen both the portraint and landscape prints. |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by matbat on Dec 30, 2008 17:47:32 GMT 1, i wonder if hirst has spots on his arse?
i wonder if hirst has spots on his arse?
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by superman on Dec 30, 2008 17:50:11 GMT 1, your welcome loucastel, some people thought i was winding them up.
your welcome loucastel, some people thought i was winding them up.
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by superman on Dec 30, 2008 17:52:48 GMT 1, loucastel, thats good, if i help somone. someone helped me recently on here and gallery. there could changed me full price, but changed me cost price for everything.
loucastel, thats good, if i help somone. someone helped me recently on here and gallery. there could changed me full price, but changed me cost price for everything.
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by achtungbono on Dec 30, 2008 17:53:24 GMT 1, some wealthy individuals on here...what credit crunch ;D
Its all a matter of perspective - many many people on here will lose £3K a year depreciation on their shiny car that sits outside their house for 325 days of the year - or spunk that on a new telly, surround sound bluray system & a years Ifone contract - I prefer to keep old wheels, use a phone that muggers would refuse to steal & download all my movies through (Removed) fopr free
some wealthy individuals on here...what credit crunch ;D Its all a matter of perspective - many many people on here will lose £3K a year depreciation on their shiny car that sits outside their house for 325 days of the year - or spunk that on a new telly, surround sound bluray system & a years Ifone contract - I prefer to keep old wheels, use a phone that muggers would refuse to steal & download all my movies through (Removed) fopr free |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by snausages on Dec 30, 2008 18:02:21 GMT 1, Also lets be clear about this image - if it was iconic, and if the demand was that great, they would have been snapped up like a shot from their private collectors and galleries, who surely must exceed 150. 
I know very rich collectors who would never bother to touch a print worth a mere £2500 even if you tell them it will be worth double. But I think these won't last very long at this price even in this dire economy.
And while Banksy's are a great deal at cost from POW — releases are few and far between and extremely difficult to be successful with, I think as far as diversity goes getting a spot print by Hirst is a solid bet.
Also lets be clear about this image - if it was iconic, and if the demand was that great, they would have been snapped up like a shot from their private collectors and galleries, who surely must exceed 150. Hirst's Spot prints are most definitely iconic. I don't think you're reasoning is spot on I know very rich collectors who would never bother to touch a print worth a mere £2500 even if you tell them it will be worth double. But I think these won't last very long at this price even in this dire economy. And while Banksy's are a great deal at cost from POW — releases are few and far between and extremely difficult to be successful with, I think as far as diversity goes getting a spot print by Hirst is a solid bet. |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by loucastel on Dec 30, 2008 18:09:17 GMT 1, No sorry not seen them in the flesh so apologies if I sounded a bit more in the know than I actually am. I know there are a lot of fans and a lot of bashers of Hirst but there's no denying the iconic status of these pieces. They have to be a sound investment at this price if that's the angle anyone is looking at and bearing in mind the fact that no one seems to know a real one from a fake from previous editions then this has to be a real good opportunity to bag the genuine article with no strings or worries attached. They're certainly not being greedy at these prices. A limited piece from an edition of 150 from the most famous and successful artist on the planet at the same price as a flipped Banksy. Surely not a lot to ponder on. its taken Hirst approx 20 years to get to this point - while you might say its a sound investment - I disagree, it is a lot of money in todays market for a print, especially if you are buying at cost from source. If you compare buying Banksy's from source at cost is a far more lucrative investment. A flipped Banksy print of a higher edition is worth the same as this Hirst print which is a lower edition - I think if using your analogy, i would rather buy a Banksy print - who is still in his early days. Give it another 10 years buying a flipped Banksy print at £2000-3000 would seem like a great investment, buying them at cost, well then you have landed on your feet. Also lets be clear about this image - if it was iconic, and if the demand was that great, they would have been snapped up like a shot from their private collectors and galleries, who surely must exceed 150. These are probably available to mere mortals simply because they are awful, a rework of a classic image, which has got silver colouring on the back. Oh and I have seen both the portraint and landscape prints.
Posts like this make me like it even more, how anybody in their right mind can compare the two artists is totally beyond me.
No sorry not seen them in the flesh so apologies if I sounded a bit more in the know than I actually am. I know there are a lot of fans and a lot of bashers of Hirst but there's no denying the iconic status of these pieces. They have to be a sound investment at this price if that's the angle anyone is looking at and bearing in mind the fact that no one seems to know a real one from a fake from previous editions then this has to be a real good opportunity to bag the genuine article with no strings or worries attached. They're certainly not being greedy at these prices. A limited piece from an edition of 150 from the most famous and successful artist on the planet at the same price as a flipped Banksy. Surely not a lot to ponder on. its taken Hirst approx 20 years to get to this point - while you might say its a sound investment - I disagree, it is a lot of money in todays market for a print, especially if you are buying at cost from source. If you compare buying Banksy's from source at cost is a far more lucrative investment. A flipped Banksy print of a higher edition is worth the same as this Hirst print which is a lower edition - I think if using your analogy, i would rather buy a Banksy print - who is still in his early days. Give it another 10 years buying a flipped Banksy print at £2000-3000 would seem like a great investment, buying them at cost, well then you have landed on your feet. Also lets be clear about this image - if it was iconic, and if the demand was that great, they would have been snapped up like a shot from their private collectors and galleries, who surely must exceed 150. These are probably available to mere mortals simply because they are awful, a rework of a classic image, which has got silver colouring on the back. Oh and I have seen both the portraint and landscape prints. Posts like this make me like it even more, how anybody in their right mind can compare the two artists is totally beyond me. |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by motor on Dec 30, 2008 18:19:32 GMT 1, its taken Hirst approx 20 years to get to this point - while you might say its a sound investment - I disagree, it is a lot of money in todays market for a print, especially if you are buying at cost from source. If you compare buying Banksy's from source at cost is a far more lucrative investment. A flipped Banksy print of a higher edition is worth the same as this Hirst print which is a lower edition - I think if using your analogy, i would rather buy a Banksy print - who is still in his early days. Give it another 10 years buying a flipped Banksy print at £2000-3000 would seem like a great investment, buying them at cost, well then you have landed on your feet. Also lets be clear about this image - if it was iconic, and if the demand was that great, they would have been snapped up like a shot from their private collectors and galleries, who surely must exceed 150. These are probably available to mere mortals simply because they are awful, a rework of a classic image, which has got silver colouring on the back. Oh and I have seen both the portraint and landscape prints.
Although I don't think they are that awful I agree with the most of your post.
Personally I think he should move away from the Spots once and for all.
Milking the cow while you can - that's how I see it and generally don't like it.
Buying these as an investment? Who knows.
I wouldn't be so sure.
You can see the Spots prints at contemporary auctions almost all the time.
its taken Hirst approx 20 years to get to this point - while you might say its a sound investment - I disagree, it is a lot of money in todays market for a print, especially if you are buying at cost from source. If you compare buying Banksy's from source at cost is a far more lucrative investment. A flipped Banksy print of a higher edition is worth the same as this Hirst print which is a lower edition - I think if using your analogy, i would rather buy a Banksy print - who is still in his early days. Give it another 10 years buying a flipped Banksy print at £2000-3000 would seem like a great investment, buying them at cost, well then you have landed on your feet. Also lets be clear about this image - if it was iconic, and if the demand was that great, they would have been snapped up like a shot from their private collectors and galleries, who surely must exceed 150. These are probably available to mere mortals simply because they are awful, a rework of a classic image, which has got silver colouring on the back. Oh and I have seen both the portraint and landscape prints. Although I don't think they are that awful I agree with the most of your post. Personally I think he should move away from the Spots once and for all. Milking the cow while you can - that's how I see it and generally don't like it. Buying these as an investment? Who knows. I wouldn't be so sure. You can see the Spots prints at contemporary auctions almost all the time. |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by alsbabar on Dec 30, 2008 18:19:52 GMT 1, each to their own loucastel. While Poppyshine was comparing prices of a Hirst vs a flipped Banksy, all I am saying is Banksy is has still to reach the dizzy heights of Hirst from a collectors perspective - give it 5 years his prices will be considerably higher.
I am not a Hirst basher by the way - just this image, doesnt do it for me
each to their own loucastel. While Poppyshine was comparing prices of a Hirst vs a flipped Banksy, all I am saying is Banksy is has still to reach the dizzy heights of Hirst from a collectors perspective - give it 5 years his prices will be considerably higher.
I am not a Hirst basher by the way - just this image, doesnt do it for me
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by richy00 on Dec 30, 2008 18:36:07 GMT 1, i dont like the silver 
i want a round spotty one..
i dont like the silver i want a round spotty one.. |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by Poppy Sunshine on Dec 30, 2008 18:41:47 GMT 1, Keep quiet richy00 you've caused enough trouble already. (this is where I'd put a smiley face if I could work it and I don't like lol so I'm not doing that either).
Keep quiet richy00 you've caused enough trouble already. (this is where I'd put a smiley face if I could work it and I don't like lol so I'm not doing that either).
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by richy00 on Dec 30, 2008 18:44:04 GMT 1, im sorry ive caused all this by my simple quest for a round spotty one... 4 pages later and several people 3k lighter and i still have no round spotty one...
im going to go cry
im sorry ive caused all this by my simple quest for a round spotty one... 4 pages later and several people 3k lighter and i still have no round spotty one...
im going to go cry
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by bozwick on Dec 30, 2008 19:48:20 GMT 1, I went down to the gallery this afternoon just to have a look, but just couldn't resist as they look fantastic!!! IMO
These posted photos really do them no justice. I've always liked the spots and for the money, I feel you cant go wrong with these. Its was a no brainer. ;D
I went down to the gallery this afternoon just to have a look, but just couldn't resist as they look fantastic!!! IMO
These posted photos really do them no justice. I've always liked the spots and for the money, I feel you cant go wrong with these. Its was a no brainer. ;D
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by slowmo on Dec 30, 2008 19:55:26 GMT 1, These don't look too good to me? Always hate a massive border on a print anyway, but why a white border on a silver based colourway of spots?
These don't look too good to me? Always hate a massive border on a print anyway, but why a white border on a silver based colourway of spots?
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by bozwick on Dec 30, 2008 20:00:27 GMT 1, Agreed, I usually dislike borders, but to me the border works on these.
Agreed, I usually dislike borders, but to me the border works on these.
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by craigf on Dec 30, 2008 21:40:11 GMT 1, I love the spot prints, but want a nice big circular one. These look nice and are tempting on the basis I've wanted a spot print for some time and this is a lot cheaper and safer than ones on the secondary market. That said there are some wise words on here re anticipating future increases in value, there is no guarantee and art shouldn't put you in debt. If you love it and can afford it go for it is my view (a little too often maybe )
superman - don't suppose you've heard whether they are going to release another circular one ;D
I love the spot prints, but want a nice big circular one. These look nice and are tempting on the basis I've wanted a spot print for some time and this is a lot cheaper and safer than ones on the secondary market. That said there are some wise words on here re anticipating future increases in value, there is no guarantee and art shouldn't put you in debt. If you love it and can afford it go for it is my view (a little too often maybe ) superman - don't suppose you've heard whether they are going to release another circular one ;D |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by achtungbono on Dec 30, 2008 22:19:00 GMT 1, there is going to be a release of another spot next year
there is going to be a release of another spot next year
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by dbnetherleigh on Dec 31, 2008 1:29:40 GMT 1, Just a few pointers - and I'm not trying to put anyone off, there are 150 portrait and 150 landscape editions of the silver spots, plus there is a gold backed version on its way shortly (at a slightly higher price - £3000) - again in 150 portrait, 150 landscpe. Makes this a fairly big run - there will effectively be 600 of these (albeit in variations) floating around. Thought about buying myself, but came to the conclusion I much prefer the non-silver/gold background spot prints - that being said, still a reasonable price at £2.5k - but don't expect a quick profit- buy for the long term. I have a smaller edition Hirst etching (massive size multi-coloured spots on white - and crucially - not a print) that I'm thinking about letting go - but would be looking approx £18k - PM if interested!
Just a few pointers - and I'm not trying to put anyone off, there are 150 portrait and 150 landscape editions of the silver spots, plus there is a gold backed version on its way shortly (at a slightly higher price - £3000) - again in 150 portrait, 150 landscpe. Makes this a fairly big run - there will effectively be 600 of these (albeit in variations) floating around. Thought about buying myself, but came to the conclusion I much prefer the non-silver/gold background spot prints - that being said, still a reasonable price at £2.5k - but don't expect a quick profit- buy for the long term. I have a smaller edition Hirst etching (massive size multi-coloured spots on white - and crucially - not a print) that I'm thinking about letting go - but would be looking approx £18k - PM if interested!
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