Think this is a memorable piece?

[John Shuk]

This chair recently sold at auction for 28 Million dollars.
http://www.curbly.com/DIY-Maven/post...ir-looks-like-


Exact price aside do you think this is a significant piece? Is it worth noting as some might see a Chippendale or Stickley or perhaps an Eames?
Just looking for some lively discussion and not really a bashing session of folks who have lots of money. The 28 Million is pretty extreme in my eyes but what do you think of the chair?

[Von Bickley]

If I saw that chair at a yard sale with a price tag of $5.00, I would pass.

[Bill Petersen]

Well, I'm glad I'm not the only person to think it's just plain butt ugly.
Bill

[Bob Rufener]

Some people have toooooo much money.

[Belinda Barfield]

Well, even with the provenance I believe I could have found something more tasteful to spend that kind of money on. It is an interesting chair though.

[Joe Pelonio]

The upholstered part does look comfortable, but the wood part, while it obviously took some talent to create, is not the least bit appealing to me.

The price fetched is likely based on the prior owner, rather than aesthetics.

[GERALD HARGROVE]

Simply nothing to do with the peice but the history. Not sure if history is worth that much money, but apparently to someone it is.

[Chris Padilla]

Simply nothing to do with the peice but the history. Not sure if history is worth that much money, but apparently to someone it is.

Bingo, the buyer paid for PROVENANCE...not the item.

[Bruce Page]

Proof that money doesn’t buy taste.

[John Schreiber]

It's the recession. Six months ago it would have gone for $50 million.

[Thomas Pender]

History of ownership or not, it is just plain crazy to pay that much for a chair and it does confirm some people have to much money and insufficient common sense.

[Gene Howe]

Didn't Norm build one like that?

[John Shuk]

I agree about the upholstery looking very comfortable and it looks like very luxurious leather.
I think it probably looked pretty good in it's original setting. Once removed from the original element it pretty much dies off.
I don't think it is a timeless design. It isn't even a design that speaks to me.
As a collectible it's pretty much like a baseball card.... no real use or value but makes some sort of a connection for somebody.
I would like to sit in it though.

[Brian Kent]

$28,000,000.

I understand Maloof rockers go as high as $120,000 at auction, so I think I'll use $24,000,000 for 200 Maloof Rockers and spend the other $4,000,000 for a house to put them in.

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Yves.... baby.... What were you thinking???? Oh... that people will buy anything? OK, guess you nailed that one!