Author Topic: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?  (Read 24485 times)

Offline crowzilla

  • Hoarder
  • ****
  • Posts: 1689
    • Kaiju Poster Database
Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« on: December 09, 2013, 11:46:09 PM »
Thinking about the King Kong insert and the $$ loss the seller took after holding a top piece for more than a decade reminded me about an article I read in the Wall Street Journal over the weekend on the art market http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/07/business/record-prices-mask-a-tepid-art-market.html?hpw&rref=business&_r=0.

Made me curious, I wonder what the highest price someone has paid for a piece for their own collection and then later sold for a profit?
Not like a DeLuca acting as a buyer and purchasing for a client, but a real collector paying top dollar for a piece and then selling it years later for a profit.
The Online Reference to Japanese Sci-Fi Posters:
www.Kaijuposters.com

Offline MoviePosterBid.com

  • Post-aholic
  • **********
  • Posts: 10339
    • MoviePosterBid.com only movie memorabilia
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2013, 01:16:22 AM »
I can't claim a poster that fits the category, but back in 1990 I got a Frazetta painting for $6000 (I got it from Russ Cochran, of West Plains MO.)
it was the Uncle Creepy portrait that was used for a print you could buy through the Captain Company ads in Creepy, Eerie, Famous Monsters etc.

I got it home, put it on my wall. A friend came over, saw it and made me an offer. Made me a higher offer. Made me a higher offer. but I did not sell it
his next time in town (I was living in Cincinnati at the time with my ex-wife) he came over and made me a higher offer and then he finally offered me $17,500 and I just couldn't say no anymore. I had the painting for less than 6 months

Movieposterbid.com is the FIRST All-Movie Poster Auction Site. We're not #1, but we try harder
"LIKE" MoviePosterBid.com on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Movieposterbidcom

-------

Offline 110x75

  • Hoarder
  • ****
  • Posts: 2942
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2013, 08:28:07 AM »
(I was living in Cincinnati at the time with my ex-wife) he came over and made me a higher offer and then he finally offered me $17,500 and I just couldn't say no anymore.

I bet she was happy you accepted the offer  ;)
Matias
http://110x75.blogspot.com.ar/

IG: @cinepapelarchivo

Offline Ari

  • Curator
  • *****
  • Posts: 8495
    • OFFALEATERS HOUSE OF THE DAMNED
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2013, 10:33:08 AM »
I bet she was happy when she became ex.



(Ohh poor rich, I'm kidding)

Hey wait, poor rich? Is that possible?

An Error Has Occurred!
You can't report your own post to the moderator, that doesn't make sense!

Offline 110x75

  • Hoarder
  • ****
  • Posts: 2942
Matias
http://110x75.blogspot.com.ar/

IG: @cinepapelarchivo

Mirosae

  • Guest
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2013, 11:54:27 AM »
That's a great story Rich.

Offline MoviePosterBid.com

  • Post-aholic
  • **********
  • Posts: 10339
    • MoviePosterBid.com only movie memorabilia
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #6 on: December 10, 2013, 02:25:38 PM »
That's a great story Rich.

thanks Rosa..

to Heck with the Haters
 :-*

Movieposterbid.com is the FIRST All-Movie Poster Auction Site. We're not #1, but we try harder
"LIKE" MoviePosterBid.com on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Movieposterbidcom

-------

Offline wonka

  • Hoarder
  • ****
  • Posts: 2183
  • Reverend of the APF
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2013, 04:28:30 PM »
(I was living in Cincinnati at the time with my ex-wife)

Where?
"Ben. His name is Ben. But he's a Celtic fan, so Asshole will do too." -Thierry

Quote from: MoviePosterBid.com
I was mistaken,

Offline CSM

  • Post-aholic
  • **********
  • Posts: 12567
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #8 on: December 10, 2013, 05:05:07 PM »
Chris

Offline MoviePosterBid.com

  • Post-aholic
  • **********
  • Posts: 10339
    • MoviePosterBid.com only movie memorabilia
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #9 on: December 10, 2013, 06:34:36 PM »
Ben you should know this already, although you are allowed to forget

 ;D

my comic art gallery was at 3133 Madison Rd, in O'Bryonville near Hyde Park.
we lived just behind the gallery just a corner from that street that rides down the long hill to Rt 50.
then I lived at Grandin House on Grandin rd, also just behind the gallery

Movieposterbid.com is the FIRST All-Movie Poster Auction Site. We're not #1, but we try harder
"LIKE" MoviePosterBid.com on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Movieposterbidcom

-------

Offline brude

  • Post-aholic
  • **********
  • Posts: 13565
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #10 on: December 10, 2013, 08:30:16 PM »
For shame, Rich.
 nono
I know that you've sold Frazettas...but Uncle Creepy?
How could you?

That piece has to be worth a fortune now.


Offline MoviePosterBid.com

  • Post-aholic
  • **********
  • Posts: 10339
    • MoviePosterBid.com only movie memorabilia
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #11 on: December 10, 2013, 09:05:32 PM »
For shame, Rich.
 nono
I know that you've sold Frazettas...but Uncle Creepy?
How could you?

That piece has to be worth a fortune now.



I've sold better Frazetta paintings
like the one shown on this page
http://betysman-coleccionistadeimagenes.blogspot.com/2012/05/frank-frazetta-y-conan.html
« Last Edit: December 10, 2013, 09:12:06 PM by MoviePosterBid.com »

Movieposterbid.com is the FIRST All-Movie Poster Auction Site. We're not #1, but we try harder
"LIKE" MoviePosterBid.com on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Movieposterbidcom

-------

Offline brude

  • Post-aholic
  • **********
  • Posts: 13565
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #12 on: December 10, 2013, 09:34:37 PM »
Which, Rich?


Offline MoviePosterBid.com

  • Post-aholic
  • **********
  • Posts: 10339
    • MoviePosterBid.com only movie memorabilia
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #13 on: December 10, 2013, 09:39:08 PM »
I thought that linked to the specific page
this one

I'd put up my own image, but I'm having trouble with my htacess file

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aqVLJ6jK4Fk/T7TsO2SfAfI/AAAAAAAAAxA/z_CV5Eblwe0/s1600/_Frank%2BFrazetta%2B-%2BConan.jpg

Movieposterbid.com is the FIRST All-Movie Poster Auction Site. We're not #1, but we try harder
"LIKE" MoviePosterBid.com on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Movieposterbidcom

-------

Offline Louie D.

  • Hoarder
  • ****
  • Posts: 1983
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #14 on: December 11, 2013, 07:48:56 AM »
Good for you Rich, although I like Frazetta,  I am not a huge fan of his "muscle-man" paintings. I really love his comic work.

Offline wonka

  • Hoarder
  • ****
  • Posts: 2183
  • Reverend of the APF
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #15 on: December 11, 2013, 10:47:34 PM »
Ben you should know this already, although you are allowed to forget

 ;D

my comic art gallery was at 3133 Madison Rd, in O'Bryonville near Hyde Park.
we lived just behind the gallery just a corner from that street that rides down the long hill to Rt 50.
then I lived at Grandin House on Grandin rd, also just behind the gallery


Not sure if you told me that before or not...either way, that is a very nice area. That whole section is a perfect location with many cool places to shop and eat. Some of the older houses there are incredible...like something from a movie. We live in Wyoming, which is very similar.

Was the Bon Bonerie bakery there when you were there by any chance? We take our kids there every so often, its fantastic.
"Ben. His name is Ben. But he's a Celtic fan, so Asshole will do too." -Thierry

Quote from: MoviePosterBid.com
I was mistaken,

Offline MoviePosterBid.com

  • Post-aholic
  • **********
  • Posts: 10339
    • MoviePosterBid.com only movie memorabilia
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #16 on: December 11, 2013, 11:37:15 PM »
Not sure if you told me that before or not...either way, that is a very nice area. That whole section is a perfect location with many cool places to shop and eat. Some of the older houses there are incredible...like something from a movie. We live in Wyoming, which is very similar.

Was the Bon Bonerie bakery there when you were there by any chance? We take our kids there every so often, its fantastic.

yes they were, but I think they were opening up in my final years or even final months in Cincy. My marriage was breaking up, I was closing the gallery & moving to Vegas to become a semi-retired eligible poker playing bachelor
from a miserable time to a way fun time

Movieposterbid.com is the FIRST All-Movie Poster Auction Site. We're not #1, but we try harder
"LIKE" MoviePosterBid.com on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Movieposterbidcom

-------

Offline Filmlobbycards

  • Hobbyist
  • **
  • Posts: 397
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #17 on: December 12, 2013, 12:44:06 AM »
Well the Grim Game one sheet sold in 1995 for $19,550...and it just fetched $67,000...that's pretty good but it's not the highest...That casablanca insert anomaly that heritage sold for $191,000 could be in the running....the flying down to rio one sheet that heritage sold for $239,000...wasn't that the one that sold in the 90's for far less at auction?!
Tait

Offline jayn_j

  • Hoarder
  • ****
  • Posts: 2599
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #18 on: December 12, 2013, 08:29:18 AM »
Not sure if you told me that before or not...either way, that is a very nice area. That whole section is a perfect location with many cool places to shop and eat. Some of the older houses there are incredible...like something from a movie. We live in Wyoming, which is very similar.

Where in Wyoming?  Sounds like you are describing Laramie.  We lived in the Fort Collins area for over 30 years and spent a lot of time up in southern Wyoming.
-Jay-

Offline wonka

  • Hoarder
  • ****
  • Posts: 2183
  • Reverend of the APF
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #19 on: December 12, 2013, 08:50:30 AM »
Where in Wyoming?  Sounds like you are describing Laramie.  We lived in the Fort Collins area for over 30 years and spent a lot of time up in southern Wyoming.

No, sorry, we are in the Wyoming neighborhood of Cincinnati.
"Ben. His name is Ben. But he's a Celtic fan, so Asshole will do too." -Thierry

Quote from: MoviePosterBid.com
I was mistaken,

Offline jayn_j

  • Hoarder
  • ****
  • Posts: 2599
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #20 on: December 12, 2013, 09:00:18 AM »
No, sorry, we are in the Wyoming neighborhood of Cincinnati.

Oh.  In the words of Emily Litella: "Well then, never-mind"
-Jay-

Offline rdavey26

  • Hoarder
  • ****
  • Posts: 2327
    • Randy's Movie Posterz
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #21 on: December 12, 2013, 01:20:15 PM »
No, sorry, we are in the Wyoming neighborhood of Cincinnati.
I lived in Evanston, Wyoming for awhile and lived in Rock Springs for a short amount of time. To damn cold there though.

Offline MoviePosterBid.com

  • Post-aholic
  • **********
  • Posts: 10339
    • MoviePosterBid.com only movie memorabilia
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #22 on: December 12, 2013, 04:25:53 PM »
it's been too cold lately. We've had 20s & 30s in Vegas for more than a week.

I'm going to start the Too Damn Cold Party and get legislation passed outlawing Mother Nature

Movieposterbid.com is the FIRST All-Movie Poster Auction Site. We're not #1, but we try harder
"LIKE" MoviePosterBid.com on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Movieposterbidcom

-------

Offline rdavey26

  • Hoarder
  • ****
  • Posts: 2327
    • Randy's Movie Posterz
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #23 on: December 12, 2013, 05:14:23 PM »
it's been too cold lately. We've had 20s & 30s in Vegas for more than a week.

I'm going to start the Too Damn Cold Party and get legislation passed outlawing Mother Nature
We got snow where I live here in Saint George, Utah. It usually never snows here and if it does it melts when it hits the ground. We have about 6 inches on the ground. We have been down around 15 degrees at night which is not normal either. Normally at night we would be at about 35-40. Some crazy ass weather this year that is for sure.

Offline Silhouette

  • Hoarder
  • ****
  • Posts: 3866
Re: Highest Price Paid for a Poster and Then Sold for a Profit?
« Reply #24 on: December 12, 2013, 06:46:25 PM »
Might go for a swim later...
David