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Docreed2003

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1. Perhaps this shows my naivete

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Thu Mar 2, 2017, 11:54 PM

Mar 2017

But I often wonder what happens to these pieces after epic auctions like this one? These influential works should be on display for the world to see and experience, not in some private collection. In truth, I react the same way to pop culture memorabilia sold at auction. It chaps my ass that the owner of the Colts has Ringo's iconic "Beatles" drum kit in his collection, amongst other extremely rare rock memorabilia. I suppose it strokes the owners ego, but if I had money to spend on such things I can't imagine hording them for my own benefit. I suppose that's why I'm a liberal!

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A $59 Million Klimt Tops a Landmark Sothebys Auction in London. [View all] elleng Mar 2017 OP

Perhaps this shows my naivete Docreed2003 Mar 2017 #1

Yes, Liberal, Doc. elleng Mar 2017 #3

I do remember the movie... Docreed2003 Mar 2017 #4

Yes, it's on display there. elleng Mar 2017 #5

Beautiful. Thank you, elleng. ♡ littlemissmartypants Mar 2017 #2