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    roy thorpe Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 15, 2012, 04:55 AM
    arthur delaney prints
    I have in my possession a lovely Arthur Delaney print of Blackpool Tower and the Promenade in front of the tower with the old trams. It was left to my when a neighbour of mine passed away in march this year. It is a limited edition print, numbered 416 of 850 printed.
    I would like to know if anyone knows of how much this print is valued at.
    I would be very much obliged if someone could give me this informtaion please.
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    Jun 15, 2012, 04:57 AM
    Prints, overall, have little monetary value, but enjoy it for what it is.
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    Jun 15, 2012, 01:54 PM
    Sorry to disagree with Curlyben but I have a couple of Arthur Delaney limited edition signed prints, and I saw one of the same edition for sale in Manchester about 5 years ago for £450. Considering that when I bought this particular print some 20 years ago it only cost me £55. So take heart and as said Enjoy!
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    Jun 15, 2012, 02:00 PM
    In the art world, £450 is a small value, when pictures can fetch many millions...
    A tenfold increase in 20 years is not that much above inflation, I'm sorry to say..
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    Jun 15, 2012, 02:18 PM
    Thank you for that but I did not buy it as an investment but because I really liked it and still do. I do not see this type of print as being out there 'in the art world'. It's value is irrelevant because it is not going anywhere. I respect your opinion and I hope you do mine.
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    Jun 15, 2012, 02:23 PM
    Really that was the whole point I was trying to make.
    If you like a piece does it really matter what it's worth in monetary terms?

    I have picked up a few pieces from local craft fairs which I love. I have spent time getting to know the artists, but would never consider selling them. To me they are without value, but beautiful none the less with an important background, at least to me..

    Look like we both have the same thoughts on things like this..
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