Notes on Art

Notes on Art

A personal note from LeRoy Neiman on valuing art.

This note from LeRoy Neiman abstractly ruminates on the value of art. Juxtaposing individual expression and imitation, he brings up the question of artistic, and intellectual, ownership. Neiman had many problems with forgery over the course of his career, and this writing is then most likely touching on those experiences. He closes the note with, “works purchased at gold value,” a phrase of ambiguous meaning.

LeRoy Neiman

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New York (N.Y.) New York

Tame the canvas – what you do no one can take away from you – they can buy it, imitate it but it is yours
The long view of the moment.
Works purchased at gold value

Felt-tipped pen on paper.