Alan and I have blanket permission from each other to restore whatever
we think needs it. It's a part of preserving history and I feel it's
us doing our part. We think restorers are doing a much larger service
than they may be aware. Bravo to Dario and all you other restorers
out there. For what it's worth, my husband and I think you rock!
Applause!!!
Andrea
On Jul 14, 2008, at 2:10 PM, Dario Casadei wrote:
Hi Guys,
I have definitely noticed a big increase in the last 4-5 years of
expensive and rare posters in horrible shape being sent to me for
work, and let me tell you, they look like rags ready for the dumpster.
The hobby is growing so supply Vs. demand for pristine posters has
become a big issue and so has the affordability.
This is a trend that will continue, after all what ever was printed,
that's it! and what ever has survived in pristine condition, that's
it!
So collectors are settling for lesser condition posters, not
necessary by choice.
End of the day, I feel very blessed that I can be a part of rescuing
old rare posters, so collectors who might not have the opportunity
to get that near perfect poster for different reason can still enjoy
this great hobby.
It's all good!
Best,
dario.
Helmut Hamm wrote:
I agree with Sean. However, this trend has been there for several
years and, if anything, it is growing stronger.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I still believe that the
trend of linenbacking and (over-)restoring each and anything will
fall heavily on our feet in years to come.
I have no doubt that in a few years from now, an unrestored poster
in good condition will bring considerably more money than an
identical copy that has been backed and restored.
Helmut
Sitting at the auction the past two days I definitely spotted some
trends.
Condition, Condition, Condition.
Top Condition Unrestored, (or nearly unrestored in the case of
larger paper) pieces continued to set records while others stay
stagnant or even regressed slightly (possibly due to the economy).
Nowhere was this more apparent than in the selection of Midget
Window Cards where unrestored pieces reached dizzying heights
while even cards from top titles (like Maltese Falcon) sold for
lower than their pre-sale estimates if they were heavily restored.
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