Collecting contemporary art I started with some of the younger artists. Although, having a son who's an artist, I was hesitant-I think he was a little anxious when I bought another young man's work. But it might have encouraged him in the long run.
It's the rough diamond that dictates what you can get out of a diamond. You can't say, "I'm going to make this," or, "I'm going to make that." It's n… - Laurence Graff
It's the rough diamond that dictates what you can get out of a diamond. You can't say, "I'm going to make this," or, "I'm going to make that." It's n…
- Laurence Graff
Whatever nature gives us, we explore & we build on. - Laurence Graff
Whatever nature gives us, we explore & we build on.
Art is like an avalanche being poured down your throat. You know it's going to crack, eventually it's going to go out of fashion. I wish there was mu… - Laurence Graff
Art is like an avalanche being poured down your throat. You know it's going to crack, eventually it's going to go out of fashion. I wish there was mu…
Unfortunately, some of the young talants are becoming fashionable. And anything that's fashionable can become unfashionable. So one has to watch that… - Laurence Graff
Unfortunately, some of the young talants are becoming fashionable. And anything that's fashionable can become unfashionable. So one has to watch that…
I think a lot of people are involved in art because of the fashion of art and the conversation. It gives them a certain sophistication, something to … - Laurence Graff
I think a lot of people are involved in art because of the fashion of art and the conversation. It gives them a certain sophistication, something to …
I wish there were fewer art dealers. I wish there were fewer auctions. I wish there were just two auctions a year. It's just too much. And at the end… - Laurence Graff
I wish there were fewer art dealers. I wish there were fewer auctions. I wish there were just two auctions a year. It's just too much. And at the end…
When there's an opportunity, some people pass it by. I've been lucky enough to recognise opportunities and every day, in my business, there's an oppo… - Laurence Graff
When there's an opportunity, some people pass it by. I've been lucky enough to recognise opportunities and every day, in my business, there's an oppo…
Your eye becomes more mature. What you don't see the first time, you keep looking, and eventually you'll see it. And when you are confident with what… - Laurence Graff
Your eye becomes more mature. What you don't see the first time, you keep looking, and eventually you'll see it. And when you are confident with what…
You learn about yourself when you're collecting art. You learn what you're capable of. After all, we're not speaking about pennies-we're speaking abo… - Laurence Graff
You learn about yourself when you're collecting art. You learn what you're capable of. After all, we're not speaking about pennies-we're speaking abo…
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