sunsetme Posted September 17, 2021 #1 Share Posted September 17, 2021 curious as how it will work with Covid restrictions, they need a good crowd for a decent auction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SbbquilterUT Posted September 17, 2021 #2 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Still on board last week - big auction was in the Rendevous Lounge on Millenium. Saw it set up but have no idea of the interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalves Posted September 17, 2021 #3 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Guessing the folks that run the art auctions pay a lot of money to be on the ship. No doubt the cruise lines appreciate the extra revenue now with reduced passenger loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted September 17, 2021 #4 Share Posted September 17, 2021 38 minutes ago, sunsetme said: curious as how it will work with Covid restrictions, they need a good crowd for a decent auction To us, such a colossal waste of time, but of course to each their own. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmas gran Posted September 17, 2021 #5 Share Posted September 17, 2021 55 minutes ago, LGW59 said: To us, such a colossal waste of time, but of course to each their own. Exactly👍👍 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix_dream Posted September 17, 2021 #6 Share Posted September 17, 2021 I personally hate the art auctions and couldn't imagine why they still held them. Then a couple weeks ago I happened to be sitting off to the side in the Rendezvous Lounge while the auction was being held. One person bought a piece of art for over $50,000. Several people bought pieces in the $10,000 range, and several more bid prices in the $1000-$2000 range. Given that, I would not expect art auctions to go away anytime soon! I was honestly shocked beyond belief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike45LC Posted September 17, 2021 #7 Share Posted September 17, 2021 1 hour ago, LGW59 said: To us, such a colossal waste of time, but of course to each their own. I don't think it is a waste of time at all. I don't attend, so none of MY time is wasted. Except for the waste of paper advertising it, it doesn't bother me at all. And it helps keep Trivia and Bingo from getting too crowded! I do usually glance at the "art" being displayed. I have on occasion asked one of the art staff for info on a print or etching that interested me. About 30 years ago, I asked the staff (it was Park West at the time) to bring up for auction one piece in particular that I wanted to buy, and they brought it right up and held the auction then and there, minimizing the time wasted. That Harold Altman piece is still on my wall. And its beauty still helps me relax and visit Central Park in my mind! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted September 17, 2021 #8 Share Posted September 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, Mike45LC said: I don't think it is a waste of time at all. I don't attend, so none of MY time is wasted. Except for the waste of paper advertising it, it doesn't bother me at all. And it helps keep Trivia and Bingo from getting too crowded! I do usually glance at the "art" being displayed. I have on occasion asked one of the art staff for info on a print or etching that interested me. About 30 years ago, I asked the staff (it was Park West at the time) to bring up for auction one piece in particular that I wanted to buy, and they brought it right up and held the auction then and there, minimizing the time wasted. That Harold Altman piece is still on my wall. And its beauty still helps me relax and visit Central Park in my mind! Never attend, well I did once, hence why I know a waste of my time. As I said to each their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetme Posted September 17, 2021 Author #9 Share Posted September 17, 2021 we go for the entertainment, there was a time people were buying big ticket items for offices, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Fan Cruiser Posted September 18, 2021 #10 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Was on the Summit in August with only 300 on board. We were walking through the event when we heard a crew member explain to a passenger that because they must have a minimum number of participants to do it and they only had X number of people so far so it was cancelled. So they still do them. It was just cancelled because of low participation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DCPIV Posted September 18, 2021 #11 Share Posted September 18, 2021 We also were on board Summit, and with only 450 passengers. They had all the art set up, but I don't know if the auctions actually occurred. We've rarely been interested in the auctions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTKath Posted September 18, 2021 #12 Share Posted September 18, 2021 We don’t go to the actual auctions but do look through the art displayed. If there is something we like, we buy it on the spot. Once my husband saw something he liked, handed his credit card to the art person, told him to wrap it up as we were going in to dinner and we would see them when we came out! We have 3 Anatole Krasnyansky’s hanging in the conference room at the office. My husband bought a Coyote and Road Runner cel for his office. And I discovered my favorite living artist on board a ship and bought two of his pieces, one for my living room and one for my office. And since I’ve befriended him and his lovely wife. I’ve purchased other items of his when not on a ship. Check out Rob Kaz. Totally self taught. His art may not be for everyone but it always makes me smile. FWIW - my favorite deceased artist is Claude Monet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owensjro Posted September 18, 2021 #13 Share Posted September 18, 2021 I don't like the auctions but I do like looking at the art. We bought a Sam Park many years ago on a cruise (outside of an auction). It's a nice way to find things you like and if you are careful you can get some decent deals. I did not buy it as an investment, but that piece is now worth over 3 times what we paid for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted September 18, 2021 #14 Share Posted September 18, 2021 21 hours ago, LGW59 said: To us, such a colossal waste of time, but of course to each their own. Not even worth the flute of sparkling wine they call champaign they try to entice you with. 👎 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kearney Posted September 18, 2021 #15 Share Posted September 18, 2021 I wish they would introduce new artists rather than the same ones on all ships all the time.... Hard for young artists to break through and it would be nice to see new artists get some exposure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted September 18, 2021 #16 Share Posted September 18, 2021 20 minutes ago, kearney said: I wish they would introduce new artists rather than the same ones on all ships all the time.... Hard for young artists to break through and it would be nice to see new artists get some exposure. My 3 year old granddaughter is pretty good, makes it on our walls 😄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kearney Posted September 18, 2021 #17 Share Posted September 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, Airbalancer said: My 3 year old granddaughter is pretty good, makes it on our walls 😄 I saw a dog do a pretty good job as well... but I have a few friends who have been working in the field for decades and it is really difficult to break out... just saying it would be nice to see some new artists... kinda tired of seeing the same Peter Max etc over and over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl94 Posted September 18, 2021 #18 Share Posted September 18, 2021 1 hour ago, CTKath said: We don’t go to the actual auctions but do look through the art displayed. If there is something we like, we buy it on the spot. Once my husband saw something he liked, handed his credit card to the art person, told him to wrap it up as we were going in to dinner and we would see them when we came out! We have 3 Anatole Krasnyansky’s hanging in the conference room at the office. My husband bought a Coyote and Road Runner cel for his office. And I discovered my favorite living artist on board a ship and bought two of his pieces, one for my living room and one for my office. And since I’ve befriended him and his lovely wife. I’ve purchased other items of his when not on a ship. Check out Rob Kaz. Totally self taught. His art may not be for everyone but it always makes me smile. FWIW - my favorite deceased artist is Claude Monet! Hopefully not Park West Ever Bought Artwork on a Cruise? Prepare to Be Seasick - Bloomberg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted September 18, 2021 #19 Share Posted September 18, 2021 1 hour ago, davekathy said: Not even worth the flute of sparkling wine they call champaign they try to entice you with. 👎 Hey! I was looking forward to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted September 18, 2021 #20 Share Posted September 18, 2021 We boarded the Millennium yesterday and were told that there are between 600 to 700 passengers onboard. As we were walking through the Rendezvous-vous on our way to lunch in Luminae Park West staff were clearly setting up an art auction. As we were leaving lunch we could hear the auction patter on a mic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted September 18, 2021 #21 Share Posted September 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, Northern Aurora said: We boarded the Millennium yesterday and were told that there are between 600 to 700 passengers onboard. As we were walking through the Rendezvous-vous on our way to lunch in Luminae Park West staff were clearly setting up an art auction. As we were leaving lunch we could hear the auction patter on a mic. I'm tempted to go just to watch the action but not to buy. We already have enough quality art, most from the original artist. Plus there's the free wine you can't get anywhere else, right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheJourney Posted September 18, 2021 #22 Share Posted September 18, 2021 On 9/17/2021 at 5:31 PM, LGW59 said: To us, such a colossal waste of time, but of course to each their own. Totally agree! After sitting through a few of them - that was enough. Interesting looking at the artwork on display, but I'd rather be out on the deck or on our balcony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted September 18, 2021 #23 Share Posted September 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, OnTheJourney said: Totally agree! After sitting through a few of them - that was enough. Interesting looking at the artwork on display, but I'd rather be out on the deck or on our balcony. Did you buy anything or just watch? But what I really want to know is, exactly how much of that cheap wine can I drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Barracuda Posted September 18, 2021 #24 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Maybe not currently an issue but when sailing at full capacity it's annoying to have ever-shrinking public space closed off for auctions. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted September 18, 2021 #25 Share Posted September 18, 2021 48 minutes ago, Baron Barracuda said: Maybe not currently an issue but when sailing at full capacity it's annoying to have ever-shrinking public space closed off for auctions. Do they tend to set up in the same place on each ship, or do they move around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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