The Inkwell“Vintage”
#Challenge30 #old #Priceless
You can put a value on anything
but to most people family heirlooms are priceless
Things handed down belonging to a loved one that’s passed
Items with stories, tales and memories
Character ? certainly Age ? Definately
Its not the age of the item – its the story it tells
even if it can’t speak – it’s timeless quality speaks for it
Salford 3rd September 2017
its interesting the way things are valued
I’ve returned to this pic i took at the local art gallery, currently displaying some pieces from the Pilkington factory, once of Salford, now St. Helens.
Of course , every item has its price tag. There is a replacement value for Insurance purposes….initial cost of production….blah blah.
The artist will want their recognition of course, the irony ? Their work’s rises upon death – thanks to some VERY Shrewd investors.
But the cost to replace the artwork – is priceless – for it would take a great deal of time, skill and blood sweat and tears to replace the artwork behind the glass panel. And once the artisan has passed, you could copy his/her work…but it would never match the original….it would be a pale imitation
drop it….and it might get its value back….buried and recovered decades later….
So, with that in mind – here’s a pic of a local northern landmark – An impressionist view of the Chinese Arch in Manchester – from a local artist (you might know him, you’re reading his stuff!!!) – lets call it £10 for a print 🙂
The Inkwell