Inside the Ray Johnson Industry or How to Sell Your Postcards for $12,000 A Piece

An interesting Observer article about the current artworld obsession with Ray Johnson. Pieces are selling for between $12,000-$150,000, according to the article.

http://observer.com/2015/10/meet-the-powerhouse-art-dealer-protecti...

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Comment by Ruud Janssen on October 9, 2015 at 5:56pm

not for sale....

Comment by De Villo Sloan on October 9, 2015 at 2:32pm

Yes, I prefer the post-1995 Ray Johnsons. In fact, I would pay $10.00 for any work Ray Johnson did after 1995.

Comment by jon foster on October 9, 2015 at 1:32pm

I have a fake Ray Johnson.

Comment by De Villo Sloan on October 9, 2015 at 1:48am

Richard Canard's fake Ray Johnsons are still a bargain.

Canard - rj - 1

Comment by on October 9, 2015 at 12:37am

Bet the Warhol foundation wishes Andy had paid that 10bucks for one!

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