Metaldoctor Member Username: Metaldoctor
Post Number: 109 Registered: 01-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 1:29 pm: | |
"Spirit of Detroit" Miniatures Metaldoctor produced in preparation of the restoration project 50yrs. "Spirit of Detroit". http://www.canarthandworks.com/index_files/Spirit_Of_Detroit_Miniatures.htm
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Karl_jr Member Username: Karl_jr
Post Number: 44 Registered: 06-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 1:35 pm: | |
how much are these little jewels?? |
Charlottepaul Member Username: Charlottepaul
Post Number: 1346 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 3:56 pm: | |
For orders call: Carl Nielbock Phone: 313-392-0116 E-mail: cnielbock@sbcglobal. (don't ask me where I got this information) |
Cambrian Member Username: Cambrian
Post Number: 1388 Registered: 08-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 4:01 pm: | |
"how much are these little jewels??" If you have to ask then you can't afford it. I'm sure I can't. |
Ed_golick Member Username: Ed_golick
Post Number: 733 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 5:03 pm: | |
Does it come with little Pistons and Red Wing jerseys? |
Kslice Member Username: Kslice
Post Number: 128 Registered: 04-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 5:08 pm: | |
And future Lions jersey? |
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge
Post Number: 1452 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 5:09 pm: | |
Dream on, my friend. |
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo
Post Number: 847 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 5:22 pm: | |
Where were these 3 years ago when I wanted to buy exactly this and bring with me to Europe, so I could take pictures of the Spirit as he traveled with me!!?!? Now I am sad, because I will be coming home in Feb... but with no pictures of the Spirit and me in Poland or Germany or France or Italy... Hey, I know.... I WILL get one and we will party at Oktoberfest!!!! |
Viziondetroit Member Username: Viziondetroit
Post Number: 1088 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 8:18 pm: | |
Uhh.... I just called and he told me $9,600 for them |
Ramcharger Member Username: Ramcharger
Post Number: 396 Registered: 05-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 8:27 pm: | |
That's the silliest thing I've heard in a long time! |
Karl_jr Member Username: Karl_jr
Post Number: 47 Registered: 06-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 9:05 pm: | |
I wonder how much the original was? |
Ericdetfan Member Username: Ericdetfan
Post Number: 126 Registered: 02-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 9:12 pm: | |
lol I could prolly buy the real statue for that! I'm sure Kwame would sell it. just kidding! |
Viziondetroit Member Username: Viziondetroit
Post Number: 1090 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 9:16 pm: | |
According to wikipedia "is a large bronze statue created by Marshall Fredericks and located at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center in Detroit, Michigan. It was commissioned in 1955 for a cost of $58,000, and dedicated in 1958." |
Viziondetroit Member Username: Viziondetroit
Post Number: 1091 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 9:18 pm: | |
I'd love to have a mini version of that statue.. but I can get a used car for that price. |
Southen Member Username: Southen
Post Number: 252 Registered: 08-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 9:26 pm: | |
Did you use someone elses face? Doesnt quite look like the big green fellas mug. Oh, good luck selling that for that price, id be interested to see if you get any bites. |
Gistok Member Username: Gistok
Post Number: 5006 Registered: 08-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 11:39 pm: | |
Does it come in a dashboard mounted verdigris green plastic version with a suction cup? |
Karl_jr Member Username: Karl_jr
Post Number: 49 Registered: 06-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 11:56 pm: | |
he can hang on by the crack of his ass! |
56packman Member Username: 56packman
Post Number: 1585 Registered: 12-2005
| Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 12:09 am: | |
Makes these seem cheap by comparison:
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Karl_jr Member Username: Karl_jr
Post Number: 50 Registered: 06-2007
| Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 12:14 am: | |
I like the bookends a lot better packman! |
Scs_scooter Member Username: Scs_scooter
Post Number: 26 Registered: 07-2006
| Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 7:09 am: | |
It's too bad the price is prohibitive for most folks. I would love to own a beautiful piece like that. Viziondetroit, my used Taurus WAS half that cost!! |
Gannon Member Username: Gannon
Post Number: 9756 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 1:00 pm: | |
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Cambrian Member Username: Cambrian
Post Number: 1394 Registered: 08-2006
| Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 1:05 pm: | |
"Uhh.... I just called and he told me $9,600 for them" That is too bad. I 'm sure they are worth every penny of that though being a limited run of a hand made sculpture. Some one's great grandkid will have one on Antiques Roadshow a hundred years from now and be able to retire early. |
Gannon Member Username: Gannon
Post Number: 9758 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 1:18 pm: | |
I think this copy is one of the prototypes that were used to choose the design...it is definitely NOT a copy of the real one. |
Viziondetroit Member Username: Viziondetroit
Post Number: 1092 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 6:36 pm: | |
The face kinda looks like Henry Ford lol |
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen
Post Number: 2409 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Saturday, August 04, 2007 - 8:56 am: | |
So Mr. Nielbock created a miniature version of The Spirit of Detroit in preparation for the restoration work. But to sell copies of that miniature, does that mean that the Marshall Fredericks Estate gave permission and/or gets a percentage of the proceeds? I'd like to know better the rights of the original artist in this case. Thank you. |
Bumble Member Username: Bumble
Post Number: 267 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Saturday, August 04, 2007 - 9:29 am: | |
Good question, Kathleen. Does Lowell pay a percentage to any of the authors or publishers of the articles reprinted without permission here? (And looking at "that other site," Lowell sure does seem to have a problem with people linking to his photos.) |
Gannon Member Username: Gannon
Post Number: 9802 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Saturday, August 04, 2007 - 9:54 am: | |
I'd bet copying a prototype is certainly less tangled than forging a mini-real one... |
Metaldoctor Member Username: Metaldoctor
Post Number: 110 Registered: 01-2007
| Posted on Sunday, August 05, 2007 - 3:29 pm: | |
By comparison of both images you will recognize how bad the corrosion and pollution destroying the visual impact. With the replica we are able to try out different restoration techniques and patina application etc. optimizing visual impact and location all without experimenting and compromising the integrity of the original, irreplaceable Spirit of Detroit. Also here has been a mistake in the pricing. The replica of C.A.N. Art Handworks study: the spirit of Detroit , is $1959.99 each and stands 12.5 inches by 18.5 inches high. |
Mallory Member Username: Mallory
Post Number: 160 Registered: 05-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 9:08 am: | |
I'm surprised King Kwame hasn't sold the shirt of the Spirit's back. You know, stitch up a t shirt and put it on the old guy. Then again, I would have loved to see the Spirit wearing a Red Wings jersey during the playoffs. Very cool. |