Rolf's art

[anneed]

Wonder what will happen to all the unsold Rolf Harris paintings P&O used to flog on board. I don't think they could even be used to raise money for a charity as who would want to own one now?

[oldbluefox]

............................. and anyone who bought one of Rolf's prints or paintings will presumably see their investments diminish in value.

[Boris+]

Well, I never really warmed to his type of art, but if I did own a piece I wouldn't have any problems in keeping it on display.

Em

[david63]

............................. and anyone who bought one of Rolf's prints or paintings will presumably see their investments diminish in value.

In the short term maybe - but there is a possibility that the "notoriety" may in the long term increase the value.

My history of art is not particularly good but I would hazard a guess that quite a few famous artists have had criminal records in their time.

[Manoverboard]

Makes one wonder if the value of Van d**k and Co's paintings went down after it was discovered that they had groped a few of their ' mo-dells ' ?

[Dark Knight]

pity the poor bugger who paid £45,000 on Azura during an art auction on the Grand Event

we have a Rolf Harris original, though not worth £45K and whilst I am shocked at the verdict, I am not sure what to do with the painting??

[anneed]

Dark Knight - a tricky one that. I guess it depends if you feel comfortable displaying it or not. It's still the same painting that you liked before - and yet...

It would certainly be a talking point.

[Dark Knight]

I will discuss it with Lady D and decide what we do with it, we obviously like the work but should it be on display??
a tricky one to be sure

[Boris+]

I've never been a big fan of investing in paintings - having come to the conclusion that they can always be easily damaged (flood, fire, damp etc).

However, DK, if you have a painting and you like it - keep it and keep on enjoying it.

I am shocked by this verdict - and currently I'm firmly in Victor Meldrew mode, I don't believe it.

Anyway, if you have a painting by Rolf Harris and you enjoy it - good for you.

Em

[towny44]

Tricky dilemma for you DK but as others have said it will be a talking point at any dinner party.
Whilst not condoning RH molesting children, some of the complaints about his behaviour to adult women seem very similar to the sort of thing that went on at a lot of alcohol fuelled events we visited in our younger days. Good job I'm not famous.

[Stephen]

pity the poor bug*er who paid £45,000 on Azura during an art auction on the Grand Event

we have a Rolf Harris original, though not worth £45K and whilst I am shocked at the verdict, I am not sure what to do with the painting??

There's probably 'Two little boys' somewhere who'll take it off your hands DK

[oldbluefox]

I would have difficulty with one of his prints/pictures bearing in mind what he did to little children and vulnerable young girls. Thankfully it's not a decision I have to make.

[Dark Knight]

it's not that difficult really, if we keep it, we will move it to one of the bedrooms or my office
if we decide to get rid, it will be off down the tip
but we won't be leaving up in the lounge, as we have friends with children who visit

[Ray Scully]

it's not that difficult really, if we keep it, we will move it to one of the bedrooms or my office
if we decide to get rid, it will be off down the tip
but we won't be leaving up in the lounge, as we have friends with children who visit

Not an easy decision after you have shelled out megga bucks, but I think the correct one.

I wonder what the sentence will be. He appeared a frail old man on his journeys into court and some could say the loss of his 'celebrity' and esteem is far worse than any period in jail.

[Silver_Shiney]

Well, I never really warmed to his type of art, but if I did own a piece I wouldn't have any problems in keeping it on display.

Em

Me neither - I actually thought his work was quite good, better than many so-called artists

[Silver_Shiney]

I will discuss it with Lady D and decide what we do with it, we obviously like the work but should it be on display??
a tricky one to be sure

Why not display it?

It's a symbol of his artistic skill, not his sexual perversion

[Silver_Shiney]

Whether he is really innocent or not, that "letter of apology" that he wrote damned him.

And now he's been found guilty, I see there are another 12 cases arising. I can't help but wonder it there's some sort of bandwagon here, or if it's genuine?

[suespud]

We have a signed Rolf Harris picture....it's his version of "The Kiss" by Klimt.
Hubby and I fell in love with it in a gallery in York, bought it about 10 years ago.
I'm very torn.
Our front room has other Klimt art in it ( not originals), the room centres around the Rolf Harris piece.
As it's similar to klimts version,I guess no one would realise it's a Rolf Harris...unless they look at the signature.
Hmmmmmmm.... I'm not sure I'm liking this.
We are leaving it to my son when we pop our clogs... He is gutted it will be worth less..cos he was going to sell it!!

This reminds me of the discussion on the old forum, when Derek Kane mentioned he had some German Nazi bits from the war... Can't remember what, but there was a lot said about it.

[Silver_Shiney]

I can't see the problem with possessing Nazi memorabilia UNLESS it's to "celebrate" how wonderful the Nazis were. If it's properly used as a reminder of what scumbags they were and why it should never be allowed to happen again, then it shouldn't be an issue.

[Not so ancient mariner]

Maybe I am niaive, but to me the value of a painting (or other piece of art) is entirely contained within itself. The subject matter, the atmosphere it conveys or whatever. Who actually painted it is limited importance.
Similarly I can appreciate a fine piece of furniture, but whether it is 300 years old, or 3 years old is immaterial - it is the quality of materials and workmanship that matter to me.

[Silver_Shiney]

Maybe I am niaive, but to me the value of a painting (or other piece of art) is entirely contained within itself. The subject matter, the atmosphere it conveys or whatever. Who actually painted it is limited importance.
Similarly I can appreciate a fine piece of furniture, but whether it is 300 years old, or 3 years old is immaterial - it is the quality of materials and workmanship that matter to me.

well said

[Dark Knight]

I don't think anyone I know would take offence at the picture ,as it is a good piece of work
but some people may find that displaying a piece by a convicted child molester a bit too much
As I said , if we keep it ,it will go in my office

[Quizzical Bob]

Keep it. You didn't buy it as an investment (did you?) and it is still the same work of art. Just cover up the name.

[Dark Knight]

QBob
we bought it coz we liked it...that's all

[suespud]

We didn't buy ours as an investment either... But our kids have said what pieces of art they want...I suspect our son thought that one was worth the most... Cos it's the biggest.( he was wrong even before this...lol )
It's too big for hubby's office wall... Too big for the loo... Too big for the shed...probably fit in the loft somewhere....lol