Trömner guns at auction

Pukka Bundook · 18th April 2018, 07:48 PM

Dear Fernando,

I was being unrealistic maybe, when I believed that the majority of the collection would be staying together in the hands of Michael's friend.

If it is to be weeded regularly, my only consolation is that the pieces will be going to a good home.
Actually, it makes Michael's willingness to share his collection appear even more remarkable, when we think how some collectors simply want to enjoy their collections, and remain anonymous, and not share ..

Indeed Fernando, James and myself can hopefully see each other's projects form,..... over time!

Highest regards,

Richard.

fernando · 18th April 2018, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pukka Bundook

...Actually, it makes Michael's willingness to share his collection appear even more remarkable ...

Extremely generous he was. Probably he is acting in the same way up there

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ChrisPer · 15th May 2018, 04:54 AM

Many museums accept large gifts and squander them in bad storage and no accession to scholars. Then they sell many off anyway, if the curator is managing limited resources for educational objectives.
A private collector is more likely to store them well and share them privately. Private museums are often wonderful though they may not have the longevity or scholarship of some state institutions.
It is Michael himself, his generosity, his huge learning and his legacy in friendships, in teaching and writing, and his preserved photography with information that we latecomers can share that really are most important. Even though it is only by his posts here for many of us, we remain his friends and remember his generosity.

18th April 2018, 07:48 PM	#1
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Dear Fernando, I was being unrealistic maybe, when I believed that the majority of the collection would be staying together in the hands of Michael's friend. If it is to be weeded regularly, my only consolation is that the pieces will be going to a good home. Actually, it makes Michael's willingness to share his collection appear even more remarkable, when we think how some collectors simply want to enjoy their collections, and remain anonymous, and not share .. Indeed Fernando, James and myself can hopefully see each other's projects form,..... over time! Highest regards, Richard.

15th May 2018, 04:54 AM	#3
ChrisPer Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 35	Many museums accept large gifts and squander them in bad storage and no accession to scholars. Then they sell many off anyway, if the curator is managing limited resources for educational objectives. A private collector is more likely to store them well and share them privately. Private museums are often wonderful though they may not have the longevity or scholarship of some state institutions. It is Michael himself, his generosity, his huge learning and his legacy in friendships, in teaching and writing, and his preserved photography with information that we latecomers can share that really are most important. Even though it is only by his posts here for many of us, we remain his friends and remember his generosity.