Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol, who died in 1987 at 57 years old has left a mark on the collecting world never seen before. I remember selling the Mick Jagger portraits, which are signed by both Warhol and Jagger, for $800. Ten years ago 20K was a bargain, today 80k is cheap. They will see 150K very soon. The Marilyn Monroe's were also $8-900 in the seventies, by the nineties they were achieving 20-30K , believe it or not today are realizing $200K . Where does it end ? I don't know.

Part of the equation is that the merchandise is dwindling due to abuse and aging. The other part is that there are more houses in America today, and more people earning the money to pay for this caliber of art. Never mind inflation, thats a small part.

If you have a few dollars somewhere, pass it from the watch or the diamond account to the Warhol. for information on available Warhol pieces email to artbargainer@aol.com .

Peter Max

Peter Max, an iconic legendary artist will be 70 years old this year. His career spans 40 years. From the Central Park "Be-In" posters to the refurbishing of the Statue of Liberty, Max moves on into the 21st century. Andy Warhols works are out of sight for many collectors so the Max's seem palatable. From $800. for a small lithograph to $80,000. for a large canvas, Max's are beautiful and brighten up the decor. for information on available Max pieces email to artbargainer@aol.com .

Designer Cell Phones

The latest trend today are designer bling cellphones, this one has Swarovski crystals and sells for aprox $300.00.
This now goes with your eveningbag for occasions. I lke it.
article in CNN.

The Smart Car

The Smart Car is coming. A venture by Mercedes Benz, starting around $13,900. A strictly two seater for around the town strolling. Excellent on gas, and a head turner. Their website Smartusa.com.
I had the opportunity to sit inside one in August his year. Comfort all around. Big seats for a real person, plenty of head and legroom. Easy controls.

Chinese pay record prices for Chinese art

It seems that the Chinese, lately many of which are amassing great wealth are investing in their own art and culture. They are buying up Chinese artifacts, such as sculptures and paintings from the Dynasties back from museums and governments. A recent Sothebys auction sold this rare piece for 69.1 million HK dollars or 9 million U.S. The auction netted $200 million. Article about auction at Sothebys.

The purchases are as much about patriotism as a love of art,'' said Cai Mingchao, general manager of Xiamen Harmony Art International Auction Co., who last year paid a record HK$116.6 million for a Ming Dynasty Buddhist bronze statue. ``Many of us just want these Chinese treasures to come home.'' source of article Bloomberg.com

Bob Dylan's Art

As there is more and more celebrity art these days, add Bob Dylan to the mix. Red Skelton, Jerry Garcia, Frank Sinatra ,John Lennon and Anthony Quinn art works have been going for high prices lately. Tony Bennett, Ron Wood , Grace Slick, Paul Stanley also are doing very well. Its not that bad, really ! Article about exhibit in Germany.