Tuesday 5 February 2008

The One That Got Away!



Look at the fabulous lady portrait (top) which I missed out on today on Ebay! I think I have a major problem as I keep on forgetting to bid for things. I think I need to start using bidder assist!! I'm so disappointed and angry at myself!! On another note, Leigh from Found Now Home emailed me this gorgeous picture of her portrait wall the other day - how gorgeous is this!!! Looks like she has been collecting lady portraits for a while now!! Thanks Leigh for this fantastic image - very inspiring!!

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  1. Oh Anna, sorry that one got away, to make myself feel better, I always say that there will be an even better one! Get ready!

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  2. Anna - I can totally relate to this ebay thing !!

    AYAH!

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  3. total bummer on losing the ebay portrait - it is FABULOUS!!!!

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  4. that is so fun.. people have the most interesting collections and I love seeing what other people collect. My collection (of ribbons) is getting a bit scary. :)

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  5. try esnipe.com - i use it ALL the time! it keeps you from getting caught up in the moment and bidding more than you want, and it also solves that "i forgot to bid" problem.

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  6. i mourn your loss on that portrait! ... that one is wonderful : ) better luck next time!

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  7. That is a fab lady. I'm sorry it got away from you.

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  8. Anna, not to worry, there will be another waiting for you....

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  9. Love seeing this, it makes you think to yourself, hmmm...where are those family portraits? And the next thing you know, you're pulling things out of closets!!

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  10. Ouch, that portrait is stunning! It's happened to me too, many times..sometimes I could cry lol.

    Anna :)

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  11. Anna,
    Do you think you might get another stroke of luck and it appears re-listed again like your figurine?
    I'II keep my fingers crossed for you. Gorgeous lady photowall, how unique.
    MrsPotter
    xx

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  12. What a shame you missed out on that painting, its divine!

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  13. I love vintage portraits. It's so sad to find them in Goodwill shops...why would families give them away? I buy them and then I give them names and pretend they are part of my family. My kids think I'm nuts...oh, but I love the quality of the art! (weird huh?)

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  14. Great painting. I use snipper auction too. Maybe next time.

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  15. That portrait is amazing.. but the beauty of EBAY is there will soon be another gem up for bid!

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  16. She is lovely. But don't worry...something more fabulous will fid its way to you.

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  17. Ouch! Too bad! I would have definitely bid on it! Its gorgeous!

    The second pic is wonderful too..

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  18. The one that got away is amazing! So sorry you missed it. You've really got me interested in the idea of collecting old portraits.

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  19. Great painting. I really should start a portrait wall. I have a vintage print with cows room (my office) and a hallway with family B&Ws framed in gold (more or less) frames so far. Now what room could I put up portraits?....
    Barbara

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  20. gorgeous portrait.
    if you like something on ebay set a 'reminder' and ebay will email you. of course you have to remember to ck email, i always like a reminder when the bidding is nearing the end!

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  21. You can find anything you need on Ebay. But, I have the same problem I forget to bid!! Lol !! Love the Portraits. Had a great visit. I posted a painting of my grandmother when she was 18 years old on my blog. Stop by to see. Thanks Connie

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  22. Thank you for sharing the lady portrait collection. I too collect women portraits and mothers with children portraits (along with too many other collections :)

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  23. oh NO!! i can't believe you (and I) both missed this one. she's so perfectly sassy! i love that we're both are on the same hunt... good luck with finding yours!

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  24. Lovely painting, that always happens to me...I wait to long on Ebay and someone else snatches it up. There's always next time right!

    ~Kate

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  25. that portrait is fab! i use esnipe too! you have to for the MUST buys. i've won some fab things!!!!

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  26. Oooohh how much did it go for at the end. It is indeed lovely. Makes me want to pick up my paint brush tomorrow and do a portrait too.

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  27. I had that painting on my watchlist too. Seems we both have great taste!

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  28. Love the portrait wall, have just filled one of my walls with mirrors, might be time to fill another with portraits!
    Alicia ~ time worn style

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  29. that portrait is sooooo glam!

    try auctionsniper.com!

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  30. Anna, these are GORGEOUS! Especially the one that got away! You have inspired my recent posting! (And my recent flea market hunts for the perfect painting of my own;)

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