Looking at all the statues they already have in that room, I suspect this one will be an easy sale. But there will be an added charge if they also want the plinth it’s on right now.
They drove a hard bargain for their statue of the half man, half horse that’s next to the wall. They named their price, and wouldn’t pay a cent more for the centaur.
Do a search on the artists name with the word antique and you’ll find several more paintings on this theme. It seems the artists just loved antique dealers!
“How very astute of you Madam to note the bias in the twist of the base of this beautiful work of art, but as a seasoned used-statue dealer I assure you that if I let go of this it would not fall to the ground and you will get many years of enjoyment from appreciating this exquisite antique. Now if you can point me to a corner of a room where I can go and install this for the utmost viewing pleasure…..”
(syntax supported by the Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, Ecosia, and Yandex search engines) in the browser address bar (or search for it using one of those search engines) and choose the first Category: found and once there find the text string Forti, and click its link for info and links that point to more info about this roughly jumbo envelope size painting.
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (Ctrl- or right-) clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #3306 (April 17, 2024) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment, and using the dropdown menu (even larger, if you trim what’s after .jpg from the URL). I have added a comment there pointing to the info about this artist I used to point to here. Only work by him used here so far.
BE THIS GUY about 1 month ago
“It isn’t an antique now, but it will be by the time one of your great-grandkids inherits it.”
Solstice*1947 about 1 month ago
/// Blonde Victoria viewed the antique
dealer, noting his hard sell technique.
This winged Nike in bronze
seems like one of his cons,
but she’ll wait for her sister’s critique.
/// Seated Iulia had studied the face
of the statue; now peers at its base.
He is making the claim
that their family name
is carved there— where there’s still a small trace.
/// He had bought the piece as an investor,
betting that it depicts their ancestor.
“Buy her so she can shine at your Family Shine.”
Twelve gold coins, and the sisters possessed her.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member about 1 month ago
“Listen ladies, I’ll let this piece go for 50% off if you promise to buy only 10 more pieces over the next year.”
rmremail about 1 month ago
Look, lady, stop trying to peer up my toga!
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member about 1 month ago
Toilet paper? What is that?
explanation follows….
Oh, but we use sponges on sticks!
Say can you make a bidet like the ones the Gauls use?
ronaldspence about 1 month ago
the girls were not impressed with third place trophy Octavius brought home…
Ubintold about 1 month ago
A real find from his flea market foray.
Call me Ishmael about 1 month ago
Lesser sculptors were frankly invidious/
of the masterworks sculpted by Phidias /
But Praxiteles knew
(And you know it, too)/
That the one that he’s selling is hideous.
cdward about 1 month ago
Look, I promised you your statue would be just as tall as you are, and it is. Can I help it if you misinterpreted “life sized”?
PraiseofFolly about 1 month ago
Ancient Rome anticipated “The Antique Road Show” with “The Appian Way Show.”
mac04416 about 1 month ago
At the end of the drive, instead of the jockey, it can hold a lantern.
[Traveler] Premium Member about 1 month ago
Or a great murder weapon on Colombo, or Murder She Wrote, or Dateline etc.
Fishenguy Premium Member about 1 month ago
The first thing that caught me eye was the trip hazard of the rug bunched up in the middle there.
phritzg Premium Member about 1 month ago
Looking at all the statues they already have in that room, I suspect this one will be an easy sale. But there will be an added charge if they also want the plinth it’s on right now.
phritzg Premium Member about 1 month ago
They drove a hard bargain for their statue of the half man, half horse that’s next to the wall. They named their price, and wouldn’t pay a cent more for the centaur.
aerotica69 about 1 month ago
Before becoming a stand-up philosopher, Comicus tried his hand at door-to-door sculpture sales.
rugeirn about 1 month ago
Do a search on the artists name with the word antique and you’ll find several more paintings on this theme. It seems the artists just loved antique dealers!
Rev Phnk Ey about 1 month ago
Early MD showing his female patient what her spine is going to look like if she keeps sitting that way.
fritzoid Premium Member about 1 month ago
“…and you can keep your weed in there.”
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 1 month ago
Lady sitting: What is this toilet paper?
Holden Awn about 1 month ago
“Or….if you’re extremely daring…but sign this liability release first…”
The Wolf In Your Midst about 1 month ago
“Okay, so maybe I got a little drunk while carving the base, but I think it gives the piece character!”
mokspr Premium Member about 1 month ago
Bed Bath & Beyond…offered “shopping at home” before they got their web site up and running.
Ken Holman Premium Member about 1 month ago
“How very astute of you Madam to note the bias in the twist of the base of this beautiful work of art, but as a seasoned used-statue dealer I assure you that if I let go of this it would not fall to the ground and you will get many years of enjoyment from appreciating this exquisite antique. Now if you can point me to a corner of a room where I can go and install this for the utmost viewing pleasure…..”
Call me Ishmael about 1 month ago
It’s Nike- she’s won once again./
She triumphs nine times out of ten !/
Unbeknownst to her fans/
Sweet Nike is “trans”:/
She should be competing with men ..
Bilan about 1 month ago
“Yes it looks ridiculous. It’ll be perfect next to your statue of a centaur.”
d1234dick Premium Member about 1 month ago
she is more interested in the folds of his dress than the statue.
mabrndt Premium Member about 1 month ago
The Antique Dealer:
Paste (including the quote marks)
"Category:Undated paintings" Wikimedia
(syntax supported by the Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, Ecosia, and Yandex search engines) in the browser address bar (or search for it using one of those search engines) and choose the first Category: found and once there find the text string Forti, and click its link for info and links that point to more info about this roughly jumbo envelope size painting.
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (Ctrl- or right-) clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #3306 (April 17, 2024) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment, and using the dropdown menu (even larger, if you trim what’s after .jpg from the URL). I have added a comment there pointing to the info about this artist I used to point to here. Only work by him used here so far.
Call me Ishmael about 1 month ago
“Blonde Victoria”, living in Rome,/
Is most likely a long way from home. /
She was born, (rather cruelly)/
in Ultima Thule/
But she married a rich Roman gnome…///
Though Victoria’s consort is short/
he’s a person of monstrous import/.
He owns charioteers/
Gladiators with spears/
And his harlots are welcome at court.///
Some Senators say he’s a slob/
But others insist he’s a nob/
And this much is clear:/
He has Caesar’s ear/
So you know he can get you a job.
Call me Ishmael about 1 month ago
She has more than one Nordic ancestor/
Who with blue eyes and blonde tresses blessed her/
She’s a novelty here/
And she lives without fear/
For she’s also an “empty nester”.