Language of the Art Trade
When Dealer's Say.... |
What they Really Mean is.... |
| 1. I've been trying to reach you forever. |
1. Someone else has your stuff and now my client wants it! |
| 2. I've been following your work |
2. I thought I saw your name in somebodys ad somewhere |
| 3. It's part of my personal collection |
3. I've had this thing so long it has cobwebs on it.
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| 4. Every 1 of a kind has to wait for that special buyer |
4. I can't even give this damn thing away! |
| 5. It's an interesting piece |
5. Just what is this thing supposed to be? |
| 6. I mailed your check already. |
6. I'll mail it sometime next week maybe. |
| 7. Your photography is wonderful!! |
7. You've managed to make junk look like art |
| 8. I never discount |
8. I call it a client's special price. |
| 9. I'm having a special show I'd love you to be a part of |
9. I want your work on consignment only. |
| 10. Your costuming is the best part |
10. As a sculptor you're a good costumer! |
| 11. Don't duplicate the piece..just the same feeling. |
11. I want the exact same thing. |
| 12. Just take your time, I can wait. |
12. I can' afford to pay you right now |
| 13. You're so prolific! |
13. Boy you crank these things out |
| 14. I've been meaning to get back to you |
14. Who is this anyway? |
| 15. Your work has potential |
15. Lord this is bad..another looser! |
| And not to leave the Artists out of this... how about what an artist says and means? |
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