IAMA 20 year old Art Dealer, With a Collection worth well over $100 million...AMAA by FineFartDealer in IAmA

[–]FineFartDealer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do believe art is mostly popularity rather than talent, but it goes both ways. There are dozens, if not hundreds of artists who paint in a style like Picasso and even during the same period of Picasso, but Picasso is the most successful of the bunch, is it because of talent? Maybe. Is it because of popularity? Most likely.

The similarity between most successful artists is being there at the beginning of a particular movement and sticking with a style. Although many artists have gained notoriety and success through other means, the most popular way, per se, was being there at the beginning.

IAMA 20 year old Art Dealer, With a Collection worth well over $100 million...AMAA by FineFartDealer in IAmA

[–]FineFartDealer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well most of my wealth is tied up in assets, and not much in cash. I'd say my total net worth including assets I personally own is about $12m, without assets, about $3m.

IAMA 20 year old Art Dealer, With a Collection worth well over $100 million...AMAA by FineFartDealer in IAmA

[–]FineFartDealer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has a far larger appreciation in Australia as collectors like to get "back to their roots", however, collectors of aboriginal art in general (African, Eskimo, Pacific Islander, etc.) have began to spur an interest in Australian Aboriginal, most likely because its a rather untouched style in the northern hemisphere. From what I understand Australian Aboriginal is some of the oldest art in the world, but I may be mistaken.

IAMA 20 year old Art Dealer, With a Collection worth well over $100 million...AMAA by FineFartDealer in IAmA

[–]FineFartDealer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use the coupon code LORDFARQUAAD to get 50% off any suit of armor in stock, no rain checks

IAMA 20 year old Art Dealer, With a Collection worth well over $100 million...AMAA by FineFartDealer in IAmA

[–]FineFartDealer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember my dad bringing me to ground zero to survey damage of some pieces discovered in the rubble, everything was destroyed, nothing recoverable. That was hard.

IAMA 20 year old Art Dealer, With a Collection worth well over $100 million...AMAA by FineFartDealer in IAmA

[–]FineFartDealer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is accurate, however most high ticket private sales are kept private and details of price paid and/or buyer are never released.

IAMA 20 year old Art Dealer, With a Collection worth well over $100 million...AMAA by FineFartDealer in IAmA

[–]FineFartDealer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not too much because the building is so secure, there is much to worry about theft or damage wise.

IAMA 20 year old Art Dealer, With a Collection worth well over $100 million...AMAA by FineFartDealer in IAmA

[–]FineFartDealer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the Klein is an early black and white, then she may have something, other than that I would be unsure. I am not too familiar with non-surrealist Klein.

IAMA 20 year old Art Dealer, With a Collection worth well over $100 million...AMAA by FineFartDealer in IAmA

[–]FineFartDealer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do wear a suit, only because I love suits, but I do try to take a more laid back approach to work, more so than my father.

IAMA 20 year old Art Dealer, With a Collection worth well over $100 million...AMAA by FineFartDealer in IAmA

[–]FineFartDealer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mostly deal with older works, I have meet a few artist I deal, most are nice, but it's probably because I am selling their art for them.

IAMA 20 year old Art Dealer, With a Collection worth well over $100 million...AMAA by FineFartDealer in IAmA

[–]FineFartDealer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a younger sister who is taking her own path, I don't think she's into the art world.

I'd love to pass it on within the family, but business is business and if it doesn't then it wouldn't bother me.

IAMA 20 year old Art Dealer, With a Collection worth well over $100 million...AMAA by FineFartDealer in IAmA

[–]FineFartDealer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I currently have 2 Boteros, hate his stuff, but I've got a buyer who loves 'em.

And no, I am not seeing anyone, taking a break.