I am a relatively a new small time collector/dealer, but prefer linen
backing and it seems that high
end collectors do as well. If someone like Doug pipes in and says he wants
all natural then I might think differently.
I believe you're correct, Brek. If the high-end market shifts away from
backing for one-of-a-kind posters like "Grand Hotel," others might follow.
I like that you refer to "Doug," as in "Doug Taylor," our MoPo guy who
collects Best Picture posters. Yes, he's a good benchmark, like the
Feiertags and Fischlers of our world. We'd all prefer "near mint and folded
but otherwise pristine." But for some titles, that's like waiting for
another Hope Diamond to turn up. Your "Grand Hotel" was made "better" and
more "presentable for display" when it was cleaned up and backed. The
carping about its condition and graphics became secondary after we saw its
hammer price display it's "value" at that snapshot in time.
----Original Message Follows----
From: Brek Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: Brek Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: A shift in thinking, linen-backing & slabbing?
Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 21:33:45 -0600
David,
I agree as well.
I think that linen backing is a real plus for rare posters and even not so
rare. Time is not going to help any poster. If you linen back a rare poster
it is some what locked into the condition of the time and if restoration is
needed it will be less than at a future date would require if not linen
backed. When I sold the Grand Hotel through Grey at Heritage, there was no
discussion of what would be best to do as far as linen backing. It was just
assumed it was a must to linen back even though the original wasn't that bad
(a couple of chips and sight damage in one corner). I really don't see what
the problem is when a piece meant to be thrown away after a few weeks on
display is preserved to last as long as possible. I am a relatively a new
small time collector/dealer, but prefer linen backing and it seems that high
end collectors do as well. If someone like Doug pipes in and says he wants
all natural then I might think differently. I will linen back posters as I
can afford and make economic sense and to market them through Bruce, Grey,
MPB or my eBay account.
Cheers,
Brek
Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com
___________________________________________________________________
How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List
Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L
The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
