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#1 2021-11-04 05:33:34

A Fine Sadness
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John Simons' Artwork: On Sale At Chiltern Street Now

I have a look at the website most days and just picked up on these (as well as an excellent photograph of Paul Newman).  Unpriced.  I'd be interested - indeed, fascinated - to know if anyone posting here would consider ringing Paul and making enquiries.  I always enjoyed that slightly off-beat side of the shops (Russell Street more so of course).  John was adept at picking up interesting bits and pieces and conversations about the Pre-Raphaelites, Christopher Dresser and the Bauhaus (for example) led me to Ellsworth Kelly, Alvar Aalto, Nanny Still and Eames. 
Given the cash, there is one of these two pieces I would seriously consider.

 

#2 2021-11-04 06:16:39

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Re: John Simons' Artwork: On Sale At Chiltern Street Now

Jesus Christ, the snap of Paul Newman is on Twitter.  Who would have thought or imagined it?  Almost reminds me of the good old Marsh/Gaul/early website days when such inspiring images would pop up to excite and enthuse.  Before the Weller/Rowland/F-Troop nonsense gained ground.

 

#3 2021-11-04 09:29:05

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Re: John Simons' Artwork: On Sale At Chiltern Street Now

Ye gods, does no-one flick over and look?  Does no-one have an opinion on what JS has created?

 

#4 2021-11-05 11:19:18

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Re: John Simons' Artwork: On Sale At Chiltern Street Now

It's a good pastiche but it's still a pastiche and therefore pretty worthless I'd say. The art/design/architecture of the modernist period cannot be made today.

 

#5 2021-11-05 12:19:15

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Re: John Simons' Artwork: On Sale At Chiltern Street Now

As the great Charles Mingus put it: Ah.  Um. 

How much might they be asking?

 

#6 2021-11-05 15:18:44

RobbieB
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Re: John Simons' Artwork: On Sale At Chiltern Street Now

I agree with 2RS on this one. Pastiche


'I am a closet optimist' Leonard Cohen.

 
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