sunsetme Posted June 4, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I find them a good way to pass the time, are they still around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Iowa Posted June 4, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I believe they are and what a wonderful opportunity for people watching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted June 4, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 4, 2017 They most certainly are. Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rrraydon Posted June 4, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Yep, and the champagne is still..so/so...LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltincruiser Posted June 4, 2017 #5 Share Posted June 4, 2017 So/so is being generous [emoji5] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPCruiser4Life Posted June 4, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I heard there are "Planters" in there....any truth to this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rrraydon Posted June 4, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 4, 2017 So/so is being generous [emoji5] Sent from my iPad using Forums :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted June 4, 2017 #8 Share Posted June 4, 2017 So/so is being generous [emoji5] [emoji846][emoji846][emoji846] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltincruiser Posted June 4, 2017 #9 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I heard there are "Planters" in there....any truth to this? I don't know for certain, but every other auction has "plants". Can't really believe that there are that many people who go on cruises to buy art work. But I have been wrong before. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a2stylist Posted June 4, 2017 #10 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Yep. Just got off NCL Breakaway today and attended the second art auction of the week yesterday for about 45 mins, it's all I could take lol I'm glad someone enjoys them ;) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted June 4, 2017 #11 Share Posted June 4, 2017 While these "Art Auctions" aren't something we would attend, apparently some like them and actually BUY things or cruise lines would not continue to have them. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j3000 Posted June 5, 2017 #12 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Yep. Just got off NCL Breakaway today and attended the second art auction of the week yesterday for about 45 mins, it's all I could take lol I'm glad someone enjoys them ;) Sent from my iPhone using Forums ...we usually last about 3 glasses each....LOL Hic!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCC3 Posted June 5, 2017 #13 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Never have gone. Are the auctions exciting? Or is it like the art auction in "North by Northwest?" Haha Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOMEBEECH Posted June 5, 2017 #14 Share Posted June 5, 2017 We have gone just to look at the art work. Then we found out the have a gallery and we didn't need to go to the auction. It took us a few cruises to figure this out. In October we got a free piece of art for staying in a suite. We got an envelope with a paper inviting us to pick out our free artwork valued at $200. We thought it was a ploy and ignored it. Then they called us on the last sea day to make sure we go the invite and then to see why we hadn't come down. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCC3 Posted June 5, 2017 #15 Share Posted June 5, 2017 We have gone just to look at the art work. Then we found out the have a gallery and we didn't need to go to the auction. It took us a few cruises to figure this out. In October we got a free piece of art for staying in a suite. We got an envelope with a paper inviting us to pick out our free artwork valued at $200. We thought it was a ploy and ignored it. Then they called us on the last sea day to make sure we go the invite and then to see why we hadn't come down. Sent from my iPhone using Forums So...did you get a piece of art? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabron Posted June 5, 2017 #16 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I think they're kinda fun. Never bought anything, but some of the art is really pretty good. Some trash. We cruised with a couple from NOLA who were replacing all of their home furnishings after Katrina. They bought several nice pieces. To each his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted June 5, 2017 #17 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Yes they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moviela Posted June 5, 2017 #18 Share Posted June 5, 2017 It kinda cool to hear the stories about the artists and the patter of the auctioneer. Most of what they offer is machine prints of well known works. Lesser known artists are featured as well, but not original works, like oil, water color, or sculpture. Generally there is gallery walk through prior to the auction, and staff will place pieces up for auction for people who ask. My experience is the requester is the only bidder. I have attended hundreds of auctions, and know a shill when I hear one. I did not hear any on the ship's auctions. I also got the $200 coupon but did not use it. My collecting favors original animation art, usually cels from ink & paint with or without background. I am not a fan of sericels (machine printed silk screen cels) I did not see anything I would hang anywhere near that price. There was no animation art at all. There were some items priced up to ten grand from people like Max and Warhol, but no one took the bait. If you have any interest in art or merchandising of art, it is certainly worth your time on a sea day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keys2Heaven Posted June 5, 2017 #19 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I find them a good way to pass the time, are they still around? Unfortunately, yes. Wish they would pull that and use it for something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef43 Posted June 5, 2017 #20 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Yes, the Park West crooks are still onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLNFan Posted June 5, 2017 #21 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I enjoy the art auctions. We have bought art, but not through the auction, in the gallery, after the auction. I used casino winnings so I figure they were basically free, but I still love the art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Captain Funtime Posted June 5, 2017 #22 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Yes, the Park West crooks are still onboard. [emoji41][emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOMEBEECH Posted June 5, 2017 #23 Share Posted June 5, 2017 So...did you get a piece of art? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes we went and picked out a print of the NY skyline. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstapler7 Posted June 5, 2017 #24 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Is the so-so(ish) champagne just for people who are actively bidding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The4Cruisers Posted June 5, 2017 #25 Share Posted June 5, 2017 So/so is being generous [emoji5] Sent from my iPad using Forums ...very generous! ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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