That's ok. This was a good read with some fascinating tidbits about Sam and his life.
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I thought it was a forum rule that your first post on SMC had to revive a 'zombie' thread.
Yoga class makes me feel like a total stud, mostly because I'm about as flexible as a 2x4.
"Design"? Possibly. "Intelligent"? Sure doesn't look like it from this angle.
We used to be hunter gatherers. Now we're shopper borrowers.
The three most important words in the English language: "Front Towards Enemy".
The world makes a lot more sense when you remember that Butthead was the smart one.
You can never be too rich, too thin, or have too much ammo.
2009 called, it wants its thread back.
If anyone is interested the Bonhams auction site usually has at least 1 or 2 pieces for sale each year. Shortly after his death the record price for a rocker was $83,000 (which included the buyer's premium). In more recent times prices tend to be about $30,000 to $35,000 for a rocker. It depends on how badly two people want one.
If you have never seen one in person I would highly recommend a trip to Rancho Cucomanga. The detail that would go into his rockers was truly extraordinary. I don't think pictures do them justice.
CP
I love old threads! Just an FYI, if you Visit MFA Boston and wander through the Asia wing, you will have to opportunity to sit in a Maloof bench and 3 different Nakashima Pieces (a pair of dining chairs and a live edge bench) there is also a Stradivarius kicking around, and a pretty amazing furniture collection in the America wing.
Interesting little side note related to pricing work. I was w3alking through the Museum and my Father in law says, "I could paint this." (Referring to a Van Gogh) I said sure but he did it first.
Yoga class makes me feel like a total stud, mostly because I'm about as flexible as a 2x4.
"Design"? Possibly. "Intelligent"? Sure doesn't look like it from this angle.
We used to be hunter gatherers. Now we're shopper borrowers.
The three most important words in the English language: "Front Towards Enemy".
The world makes a lot more sense when you remember that Butthead was the smart one.
You can never be too rich, too thin, or have too much ammo.
I think what was happening is a walnut rocker cost about 10 grand.A very acceptable price.Sams signature made up the rest.
Aj
I sat in a Maloof chair one time while visiting a museum in San Diego. They had it unguarded in an exhibit with no signs not to sit in it, so I did.