Post #264096 by hewey on Thu, Nov 2, 2006 5:55 PM

On 2006-11-02 10:02, sirginn wrote:
If you are looking to purchase an original, I recommend you contact the gallerys at which he shows, (he has regular shows at La luz, outre, mmodern....) ask to be placed on the wait list for originals (often a 2 year wait), the gallery curators may also know collectors who may be willing to sell there originals and will broker the deal.

Outre is near me in Sydney, nothing but positive feedback from me when I have dealt with them. They recently had a Shag exhibition, and to buy an original its contact them and discuss it (they probably get a lot of dreamers who have done no research into how much it costs), then jump in the line and wait to be offered stuff.

As everyone has said, buy what you like - it should really resonate with you and have a personal meaning, its shouldnt be a financial investment.

One thing to consider, have a look around at all the other tiki/lowbrow artists out there - you could probably get a lot of stuff for the same price as a Shag original. But, if you love Shag - get a Shag.

You might have got more responses if this was in the "collecting tiki" area, possibly... Also the thread title "Shag original painting newbie needing help..." isnt clear, I got the impression you're trying to paint a shag copy. Maybe "Help - Would like some advice on buying an original Shag painting" would be a lot clearer.

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[ Edited by: hewey 2006-11-02 18:01 ]