art auctions

On 2/6/06 2:56 PM bb consulted a Magic 8 Ball and declared:
Does anyone have experience or advice concerning the art auctions held on
cruises? I would like to know whether they are good deals, or whether I can
get ripped off. I'm not an art expert, but would be interested in bidding
as an activity on my cruise. I understand the company is Park West at Sea.
I couldn't seem to locate much info on their website.
Thanks for any information you can lend.
Babs



There are so many better sources for original art, not prints or
repros. For the life of me I don't know why people shell out for this
substandard dreck they can buy in any shopping mall.

You needn't buy from a high end art gallery. Art Student's Leagues such
as the one in New York City is an excellent source for original art.
Think about it, you are supporting young emerging artists. At the same
time you're getting an original work of art at a very reasonable price.
I bought several pieces from students at University of South Carolina's
Sloan School of Art. One of the artists is now showing in Atlanta, New
York and Paris. A piece I got for $15.00 is now worth thousands.

Why get hosed while on a cruise? Buy your art from artists, not art
brokers.

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jim wrote:

They will ship you the items and you will get what you paid for. As the
others have said, if you like it and like the price then go ahead and buy
it.

We have bought a lot at the art auctions and I agree that mostly you
should buy only what you really like and want to hang in your home,
not for investment purposes. They do have some original art that would
be a good investment, but those are very expensive and you have to
really know alot about art/value etc before even considering any of them.

Remember there is also a buyers premium which is usually 10-15%. We
have bought some works we like and wanted many years ago and they are
probably worth what we paid by now. They are not an investment.

At the beginning of the art auctions they tell you about the buyers
premium, shiping costs, what pcs you will get framed/unframed etc. I
suggest going to one auction to "listen and learn", then if you are
still interested bid at future auctions.

sue

Joseph Coulter wrote:

"Marsha L" wrote in
:


I don't usually go to these things, but did last week because the
subject comes up so often...
They said frames were included, with upgrades (for a fee of course)
available.


frames are available on the carry off pieces as a rule those that they send
come in a tube.

There are some pieces that are shiped already frames, but I belive
that is mostly with more expensive pieces of art. The majority are
shipped in tubes as you said.

sue