Thomas Kinkade paintings as investments?

[Papa Deuce]

When we visited the Kinkade gallery in Savannah on Wednesday, we were talking to one of the salespeople who said that a painting we bought about 5 years ago is now "worth" more than double if we wanted to sell it.

At the same time she said that Kinkade galleries --- at least hers -- takes a 60% cut on any painting that they sell on consigment. To me, that sort of contradicts the idea that the painting is worth much more than we paid, if at all.

Does anybody really think that these paintings really appreciate in value? My hope is to enjoy them for years and then be able to sell them for what I paid for them. I figure they are like baseball cards.... over produced and kept in pristine condition by the people who own them. So they never really become "rare".

 

[SplshMtn99]

How about a signed (autographed) & numbered lithograph? If I remember correctly, it is 1 of 1000 made. Got to go dig out the paperwork.

Wonder if they've gone up? Moving & can't decide if it will go with our new style. Hmmmmm, maybe I can make some $$$$$. LOL

 

[Brandon79]

For my GF it hasn't been found to be true of his paintings 'appreciating.' she tried to sell one of her paintings that didn't 'work' in a room a few years back & couldn't get nearly what she paid for it. After all, Kinkaid isn't recognized as a 'fine' artist in the world of art. I did order the disney anniversary painting & feel she'll really like it. (here's hoping anyway!)

 

[N.Bailey]

I'd imagine that original paintings would appreciate in value, but the replicas? I have my doubts about those. I love Kinkade too!

 

[Evil Princess]

From a fine art point of view, Thomas Kinkade really doesn't cut it. They're mass produced, pretty pictures. Don't get me wrong, the guy has some technical skill, but it seems like a francise to me and isn't really going to make any kind of impact in the art world.

That being said, I really don't see his paintings going up in value at all.

 

[Lisa F]

Here's an interesting article from The New Yorker magazine about Kinkaide galleries and what you are actually purchasing when you purchase a Kinkaide "painting." "Art for Everybody" by Susan Orlean.

 

[Puffy2]

It all depends on who you are selling it to - Kinkade has a certain following who might in the future want to pay more for an original , but from a fine art point of view, this artist is considered marginal.

 

[Melrosgirl]

Thomas Kinkade stuff is a joke. Most of the stuff you see is basically a copy. xerox copy basically. We always laugh when we walk past his galleries at the King of Prussia mall.

 

[Papa Deuce]

Thomas Kinkade stuff is a joke. Most of the stuff you see is basically a copy. xerox copy basically. We always laugh when we walk past his galleries at the King of Prussia mall.

Well, it is mass produced, but hardly a "joke". It still takes more talent than 99.5% of all people have. There are lots of "fine art" pieces that are brutally bad, IMO. To each their own.

And, even if a joke, I'd be laughing if I were him...... all the way to the bank.

 

[Caradana]

Stick with appropriate financial vehicles if you're looking for an investment. If you're totally new to investing, talk to an advisor and read up on index funds.

 

[wdwmom2]

Count me in as a lover of Thomas Kincade paintings !!!!!!! His paintings are beautiful. You know how they say having a pet can lower your blood pressure, I feel the same way about his paintings, they are sooo peaceful and calming. As far as appreciation, not sure, but that's not why a have several of them. I own them because I enjoy his artwork.

 

[Papa Deuce]

Stick with appropriate financial vehicles if you're looking for an investment. If you're totally new to investing, talk to an advisor and read up on index funds.

Thanks. I'm doing fine. I think of this as a "fun" investment. I'm well versed in the markets.

 

[Meezers]

While I do like Thomas Kinkade (well some of them) I don't think the resale value is there...you know....like any collectable...it is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

That said....I am astounded at what some of the Star Trek Hallmark ornaments sell for on e-bay!

And I can't find the Kinkade I want as it was discontinued in 1996 and there is NO WAY I am paying thousands of $ for it!

PS...PapaDeuce...what is that in your sig line...you always have some interesting stuff but I have no idea what it is!

 

[Evil Princess]

Thanks. I'm doing fine. I think of this as a "fun" investment. I'm well versed in the markets.

Probably more of a fun hobby than an investment.

I was an art major for two years in college...I switched over to psych right now with an art minor, but I took many art history courses and visited the Boston Museum of Fine Arts on a weekly basis.

No doubt that he has technical skill, but I feel as though its more of a commercialized thing than actual "art". Good for him for finding a way to make money out of it and make people happy, but fine art with a high resale value isn't what this guy is doing.

Relevance to society and groundbreaking in an artistic sense? Hardly. But I must say, the man sure can paint well in the area of realism.

 

[ducklite]

It all depends on who you are selling it to - Kinkade has a certain following who might in the future want to pay more for an original , but from a fine art point of view, this artist is considered marginal.

Well said.

Anne

 

[Papa Deuce]

While I do like Thomas Kinkade (well some of them) I don't think the resale value is there...you know....like any collectable...it is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

That said....I am astounded at what some of the Star Trek Hallmark ornaments sell for on e-bay!

And I can't find the Kinkade I want as it was discontinued in 1996 and there is NO WAY I am paying thousands of $ for it!

PS...PapaDeuce...what is that in your sig line...you always have some interesting stuff but I have no idea what it is!

The silver item is a smoker for BBQ. The wood box is a pig roating box.

 

[zurgswife]

My dad loves Kinkade....bought all 10 of his at Tuesday Morning (discount store in TX) for less then $100 a piece Large and small sizes. He said there was a huge up roar after Kinkade collectors that spent full price found out about the discount store selling them...

 

[Papa Deuce]

My dad loves Kinkade....bought all 10 of his at Tuesday Morning (discount store in TX) for less then $100 a piece Large and small sizes. He said there was a huge up roar after Kinkade collectors that spent full price found out about the discount store selling them...

I bought those too. But they are not what we are talking about here.

 

[Saffron]

Ack Lisa F. That article was kinda scary! Kinda "Stepford-like" or something.

I'm not a fan, but like someone said and I always say, to each their own.

 

[crazyme5kids]

If you like it get it. If you get your money back when all is said and done, great, if not at least you will have enjoyed looking at it. I have some very valuble artwork, and some that has no value at all, but I love each piece.