After just one year of being an “Upcoming Collector”, I’m now preparing to part with one of the most loved pieces in my collection. It’s not easy, believe me. The urge is strong to call my own bluff. Then again, it isn’t a bluff.

Despite the possibility that no one might be willing to trade with us, I see this as a chance to be exposed to new artists and new works, to make contact with other collectors. I’m an information and experience junkie. This duel is perfect for that, since, by the rules of the duel, I have to talk about what’s happening and I have to dig in deep for information about the artists and their works.

A Piece of Paper Folded Until Now, Jonathan Monk, 2008 (section)

Naturally, the first thing I have to do, is dig in deep regarding Jonathan Monk. Christian has an advantage here, because he has been collecting Monk for a long time. Still, while we both like Monk’s works, we are bound to have slightly different reasons for it. And I can always use Christian as a source as well. I’m expecting extended conversations about artists and art on Christian’s roof terrace this summer …

If you are interested in making me an offer on the “Piece of paper folded until now” by Jonathan Monk, you can do so using the comment function, or by writing me an e-mail (brem@independent-collectors.com). Members of Independent Collectors can also drop a message in my “in-box” there.

But please, have a look at my collection over at Independent Collectors to find out what sort of thing I like and own. If what you offer me ties in with it or will enhance and evolve my collection, it would be highly appreciated.

This entry was posted on Monday, June 8th, 2009 at 4:15 pm and is filed under Duel Reports.