Natalie_R 10 Posted August 18, 2010 Hello everyone, We are currently in the process of revamping the Art category layout. Please keep an eye out for changes in this section as they may affect where your listings have been placed. We try our very best to keep your listings undisturbed but sometimes it is impossible to do this for every listing. This is especially important for those of you who have automatic re-listings. Please edit the subcategory of your re-listings, if it is affected, so that your items are placed in the relevant category once the changes have been made. The changes are put in place for your benefit and for the benefit of your customers, and we hope you enjoy them once they are in place. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharos 10 Posted August 18, 2010 Hi there I think the new art categories are great, particularly like the "Direct from Artist" category. Now it's just a matter of getting everyone to stick to the correct categories. Well done Artworks and well done Natalie. Ciao pharos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Natalie_R 10 Posted August 19, 2010 Presenting: The New Art Category... Below is a list of the new art category for anyone who is interested. Enjoy... Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Etchings & Drawings - Chalk Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Etchings & Drawings - Charcoal Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Etchings & Drawings - Ink Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Etchings & Drawings - Lead Pencil Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Etchings & Drawings - Pastels Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Paintings - Acrylics Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Paintings - Oils Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Paintings - Watercolours Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Photography - Black & White Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Photography - Colour Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Photography - Digital Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Prints Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Sculptures & Carvings - Metal Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Sculptures & Carvings - Soapstone Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Sculptures & Carvings - Stone Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Sculptures & Carvings - Wood Art - Original International Art - Etchings & Drawings - Chalk Art - Original International Art - Etchings & Drawings - Charcoal Art - Original International Art - Etchings & Drawings - Ink Art - Original International Art - Etchings & Drawings - Lead Pencil Art - Original International Art - Etchings & Drawings - Pastels Art - Original International Art - Other Original International Art Art - Original International Art - Paintings - Acrylics Art - Original International Art - Paintings - Oils Art - Original International Art - Paintings - Watercolours Art - Original International Art - Photography - Black & White Art - Original International Art - Photography - Colour Art - Original International Art - Photography - Digital Art - Original International Art - Prints Art - Original International Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Bronze Art - Original International Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Metal Art - Original International Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Soapstone Art - Original International Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Stone Art - Original International Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Wood Art - Original South African Art - Etchings & Drawings - Chalk Art - Original South African Art - Etchings & Drawings - Charcoal Art - Original South African Art - Etchings & Drawings - Ink Art - Original South African Art - Etchings & Drawings - Lead Pencil Art - Original South African Art - Etchings & Drawings - Pastels Art - Original South African Art - Other Original South African Art Art - Original South African Art - Paintings - Acrylics Art - Original South African Art - Paintings - Oils Art - Original South African Art - Paintings - Watercolours Art - Original South African Art - Photography - Black & White Art - Original South African Art - Photography - Colour Art - Original South African Art - Photography - Digital Art - Original South African Art - Prints Art - Original South African Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Bronze Art - Original South African Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Metal Art - Original South African Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Soapstone Art - Original South African Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Stone Art - Original South African Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Wood Art - Other Artwork Art - Reproduced Art - Etchings & Drawings - Chalk Art - Reproduced Art - Etchings & Drawings - Charcoal Art - Reproduced Art - Etchings & Drawings - Ink Art - Reproduced Art - Etchings & Drawings - Lead Pencil Art - Reproduced Art - Etchings & Drawings - Pastel Art - Reproduced Art - Other Reproduced Art Art - Reproduced Art - Paintings - Acrylics Art - Reproduced Art - Paintings - Oils Art - Reproduced Art - Paintings - Watercolours Art - Reproduced Art - Photography - Black & White Art - Reproduced Art - Photography - Colour Art - Reproduced Art - Photography - Digital Art - Reproduced Art - Prints Art - Reproduced Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Bronze Art - Reproduced Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Metal Art - Reproduced Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Stone Art - Reproduced Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Wood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arctor 10 Posted August 21, 2010 Claerhout -- direct from the artist Quite ironic actually -- and I wouldn't bet against this being the correct category for this painting! Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Paintings - Acrylics Acrylics - Claerhout original Acrylic donkey30x40 on canvas Weekend special for sale in Bloemfontein (ID:25096936) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilythepink 10 Posted August 21, 2010 Another good grief from The Beak! Don't tell me the old man Claerhout is now dispatching his paintings from his eternal resting place? I don't think so ...! :confused: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arctor 10 Posted August 21, 2010 Claerhout -- unlikely. The artist -- hmmmm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artworks 10 Posted August 22, 2010 Art Directly From Artist ..... This Category Is For Art Listed By The Artist Personally. .... Ie The Person Listing Here Is The Artist. This Category Is Not For Dealers, Artist Agents Etc.... And Not For Art That You Purchased Direct From An Artist A Few Years Back. Bidorbuy Should Give Sellers A Few Warnings About Listing In Wrong Categories. If The Sellers Continue To Ignore The Community Watch Or Bob Recommendations For Correct Categories, Then These Sellers Should De De-listed From Bob. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artworks 10 Posted August 22, 2010 Lets Make Life Easy For All Lets Make Life Easy For All : The Art Section Categories Should Be : Paintings (includes Oils, Mixed Media Etc) Watercolours Drawings (includes Pastels, Ink, Etc) Graphics (etchings, Silkscreens, Lithographs, Etc) Photography Digital Sculpture Prints Other Art Supplies No Sub Categories Or Sub Sub Categories, As It Gets Too Complicated For The Average Buyer, Who Has Limited Knowledge Of Art. At Present There Is Allot Of Incorrect Art In Various Categories And This Will Continue. The Best Is To Just List According To The Medium. If You Are Listing In The Art Category And Feel This Is Appropriate, Please Add A Posting Here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retailrush 10 Posted August 22, 2010 I must say I also get a bit confused when listing items... and sometimes feel I have listed in the wrong place!! :confused: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharos 10 Posted August 22, 2010 Quite ironic actually -- and I wouldn't bet against this being the correct category for this painting! Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Paintings - Acrylics Acrylics - Claerhout original Acrylic donkey30x40 on canvas Weekend special for sale in Bloemfontein (ID:25096936) Hee, hee , hee. I love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arctor 10 Posted August 22, 2010 Of the 16 or so Claerhouts on sale on Bob yesterday I reckon that about 15 were incorrectly categorized! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharos 10 Posted August 22, 2010 Of the 16 or so Claerhouts on sale on Bob yesterday I reckon that about 15 were incorrectly categorized! Would that be because they weren't listed in the "Direct from the Artist" category? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shuvanni 10 Posted August 23, 2010 Hi Artworks I sell under South African Originals - As a South African Art dealer we are not able to compete with mass produced Chinese; Canadian; and other imported paintings that are masterfully executed but only have the value of oil on canvas - there is no other intrinsic value. There are Thousands of imported oils and Local South African Artists will be lost amongs the thousands of imported art. At least to have a catagory that identifies South African Originals allows discerning buyers to go where they are able to find value. Most imported art is not done by one artist - it is done by many artists that add one or two strokes as the conveyor comes by - the art will never become rare and therefore never gain value. At least with a category and sub catagory the discerning buyer will know where to look. You may be in a market for the average buyer - I am certainly not. So life will not be made easier for me and other traders like me. I therefore can not support your notion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shuvanni 10 Posted August 23, 2010 Hi NAtalie In particular I like the Appraised Art section. Well done !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arctor 10 Posted August 23, 2010 Would that be because they weren't listed in the "Direct from the Artist" category? Something along those lines... :rolleyes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Natalie_R 10 Posted August 23, 2010 Hi NAtalie In particular I like the Appraised Art section. Well done !! Thank you everyone, I'm glad you like it, Shuvanni. With all these diverse opinions it can be difficult to come up with a category layout that everyone is comfortable with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greatgrannysmith 10 Posted August 27, 2010 Appraised art Hi Natalie What happened to the appraised art section. This seemed to be a good place where we could sell appraised art and iliminate buying and selling fraudulant art.? Please inform. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Natalie_R 10 Posted August 30, 2010 Hi Greatgrannysmith, Unfortunately we had to close it. Have a look at this thread: http://forum.bidorbuy.co.za/art/10607-bob-appraised-art-category.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
