European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - March 1, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse Page in paid advertisement special insert to the stars and stripes saturday March 1, 1986 i Art news did you know Lone Sentinel released by Frank Mccarthy in 1974 for $55 now has the collector s Price of $1800. Reference the stars & stripes 12 May 1981 article in print for serious collectors we recommend prints and the print mar Ket by Theodore b. Gondeson published by the Thomas y. Crom Well co., . Congratulations to the Hanau Booster club Vladimir arts highlighted the february auction month with the Hanau boosters club. The sales for the Day came to around $22,000. Through sales generated by raffling off a Besse etching and by proceeds earned from sales at the auction the Booster club netted Over $3,600 to put Back into their Wel fare fund for needs of the Community. A huge thank you goes to All of the Booster club members and colonel Rufus Rogers who worked so hard to insure that the auction was a tremendous Success. Congratulations classes Art appreciation classes Are Avail Able through Many women s clubs throughout Europe. We Are told that these Art appreciation talks Are the Best presentations Given in the women s luncheon program. Lew Speaks of the do s and Don to of buying Art in Europe and brings samples of a $25 and a $2000 Nei Man and shows the difference. Vladimir s unique guarantee purchases made through Vladimir arts carry a thirty Day live in guarantee. Pieces that Are bought through the galleries can be re turned within 30 Days for a full re fund. Pieces bought through Vlad Imir s auctions can be returned at anytime for a Trade in value of the Purchase Price. In the 10 years of working with the . Military Here in Europe we have witnessed Many trends in what or who to buy. We have seen artists come in and out of our customer s buying demands and we have seen Wheeler dealer firms come in quickly and disappear. Yet one Basic trend remains consistent. Our buying Public purchases Art works because they want to enjoy them on their Walls not just strictly for investment. Below is a do s and Don to list when buying at Art auctions. This list can also apply As a general guide when buying at club bazaars. Do s 1 buy what you like. 2 take time before an auction to in Spect the piece pieces you May bid on. Look at the condition of the work the Frame and if the Frame and Glass Are chipped or scratched. 3 if the item is Good and expensive it should have a biography on the artist. If not ask Why 4 what kind of guarantees do you get with the artwork ask 5 look at the Back for a certificate of authenticity. 6 know who you Are buying from. 7 insure that what the auctioneer is talking about is what is really being sold. Don to 1 buy strictly for name or investment. This is How most unscrupulous auction companies make most of their Money. 2 believe unrealistic claims Worth $1500 will Start bidding at $400. 3 buy on impulse especially High Dollar items. 4 be intimidated to buy. A common gimmick to watch for is a once in a lifetime Opportunity. Fairy tales Start basically the same Way. 5 buy anything you Don t under stand with fancy definitions that no one knows words like gravure d interpretation Stamps editions d acres plate these definitions Are not normally used by reputable dealers but Are used by fast talking auctioneers that Are trying to cover up something that is being sold. As an example Stamps is French for the word 6 buy because it matches the color of your sofa. 7 pay High prices for unlimited graphics. 8 buy from a firm who has close out sales or is willing to re negotiate. If the firm is willing to drop its lowest opening bid what is the piece Worth in the first place Lew Iwlew owner of Vladimir arts conducting a recent Art auction at the Heidelberg officers an civilians club. Upcoming events Pat Buckley Moss Pat will be in Berlin 18 april 1986 to introduce the West Berlin poster. This event is sponsored by the Tempelhof officers & civilians wives club and will be held at the Tempelhof Airport. Afterwards Pat will make Only one More personal appearance at the Terrace officers club at Frankfurt on 20 april 1986. This event will be sponsored by the american women s club of Frankfurt. Don Stivers Don will be in Germany to introduce the 2nd armoured cavalry regiment s 150th year anniversary commemorative print. There is a special edition of 500 to be sold by the 2nd car with Don being Able to personally inscribe them for the buyers. Tentative dates Are 22 May-30 May 1986. Major Thomp son the project officer is accepting requests and As of 19 february.1986, 330 out of the 500 prints Are already allocated sight unseen. For further information see below Contact numbers. For additional information Contact the regimental s-5 Pao Telephone no non ets 2625-813 or 762 or 645 ets 4605-813 or 762 or 645 civilian to military 0911-4509-813 or 762 or 645 civilian 0911-43 67 66
