Land Ahoy 797 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Hi Am I alone in thinking that "Art Auctions" on ships are a particular waste of time, I have never had the inclination to attend these events let alone buy anything. I assume they must generate revenue for the cruise line or they would stop holding them. Have you ever attended one of these presentations and have you ever purchased anything? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waves49 51 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 I have never attended one very little interest in the paintings on display Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sammy sun 1084 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 It has never been something I've been interested in when on board. I've never once attended one and definitely don't have plans to in the future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cruiseada 52 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 No I am the same as above posts. I expect they are all above board ( no pun intended) but after watching Watchdog last night re Painting Auctions held In top London hotels I don't think I would bother with that sort of auction anywhere . Perhaps I should see what's in the attic!!!!. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruise chef 866 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 I would say unless its a particular artist that you already have work from and you know what the uk prices would be I wouldnt be bothered, Art is very subjective anyway and some of the artwork I have seen recently is really not my taste Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dst87 353 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 I actually saw something that Alex and I really liked on Eclipse last year. We were almost ready to buy (despite not being able to compare UK prices) when we spoke to someone else working there who was very pushy and "If I'd know that, I would never have given you that price" etc. That was without the auction, as conditions were apparently too rough. On Eclipse this time someone we got chatting to attended the auction and the first lot they started at about $35,000. Nobody bid. They subsequently had pieces that were bid up to about $500-$600 when bidding stopped, and the pieces hadn't met the reserve. I'd be very wary of going near them unless you know what you're talking about and have the money to spend. As someone else said, if you have the cash and like what you see then go for it, as it all seems genuine. Just don't go looking for a bargain! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waves49 51 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Maybe it's the free champagne that draws some in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Land Ahoy 797 Posted May 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Maybe it's the free champagne that draws some in Hi Probably more like cheap sparkling wine you wouldn't ever considering purchasing! Waves49 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
birdman 14 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 I go for the cruise experience, not to buy pictures, rather spend my money on booking another cruise. ron 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pesky Pirate 172 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 From the looks of some of the pictures I have seen in the art gallery on some ships I wouldn't give them houseroom… Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Northern Star 166 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 From the looks of some of the pictures I have seen in the art gallery on some ships I wouldn't give them houseroom… Agree with you PP .Never seen anything decent ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terminator 916 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Evening All Most of them are prints..some are limited editions..but only because the auction company only had 500 printed. The main problem is you're paying for the print..not the frame and you either have to carry off with you at end of cruise or have it sent by post. The auction company charge an absolute fortune for this service. To be honest the cruise companies must be making a bundle by renting space to these people...a cost that would be passed on to us if they weren't there. Should be renamed Con at Sea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shilly3191 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 We have been to these on P&O over the years and "won" a print from the raffle they do which in my opinion is a big con because you have to pay the extortionate postage and the pictures(prints) in my opinion were very poor so said nothing when my name was called out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaczs 701 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 I can think of better things to spend my money on and the last thing I want to do on holiday is go to an auction to buy a print. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oldworldtraveller 2223 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Found this on another forum which I trust Bolsover will not object to my showing the link: http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/articles.cfm?ID=361 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waves49 51 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Hi Probably more like cheap sparkling wine you wouldn't ever considering purchasing! Ahh is that what they serve, pleased I've never bothered to go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Solent Richard Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Hi Am I alone in thinking that "Art Auctions" on ships are a particular waste of time, I have never had the inclination to attend these events let alone buy anything. I assume they must generate revenue for the cruise line or they would stop holding them. Have you ever attended one of these presentations and have you ever purchased anything? Yes I have attended a few. Never been inclined to purchase anything because nothing has ever really appealed though I'm always open to a bit of enrichment. What I have enjoyed were the invites to join a presentation/review/gathering and partaken of a few glasses of champagne while engaging in a dose of social chit-chat. I think you will find that most on board 'Art Galleries' are leased by the various companies from the cruise line. As such I have no strong views either way about their existence. They obviously do make money otherwise they would not be in business - and able to afford to offer me champagne. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Solent Richard Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Hi Probably more like cheap sparkling wine you wouldn't ever considering purchasing! Ahh is that what they serve, pleased I've never bothered to go I've always been offered perfectly acceptable champagne. Beggars can't be choosers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Solent Richard Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Nothing wrong with prints. Our living room has many. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pesky Pirate 172 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Those on P & O are Whitehall galleries I believe and we have a gallery in my nearest city… the prices are comparable with those on the ship but the items are just as bad… You don't see many people in there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ALIAFLOAT 4 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 They are not of any interest to me, but I heard a number of people saying 'Must go and get the free champagne' so that is why a lot of people go to them I have never met anyone who has bought anything at one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Solent Richard Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Those on P & O are Whitehall galleries I believe and we have a gallery in my nearest city… the prices are comparable with those on the ship but the items are just as bad… You don't see many people in there. I passed through the gallery on my recent cruise on Ventura... The space they occupied was amazing. Someone must be doing the bizz. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Solent Richard Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 They are not of any interest to me, but I heard a number of people saying 'Must go and get the free champagne' so that is why a lot of people go to them I have never met anyone who has bought anything at one. As i said earlier, I have often been invited for the Champagne receptions. I enjoy them because I find it yet anther 'social' event. I have also met passengers who have bought from the galleries. So it does happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seawitch 291 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 We avoid the art auctions and the 'champagne' viewings. But we do like to walk around the galleries and look at the artwork when there is no-one around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oldworldtraveller 2223 Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 I have just arrived home from 12 days on an Azamara ship and whilst Park West were on board it seemed very low key. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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