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AIBU to buy the painting?

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thegreenlight · 21/11/2022 18:08

I have fallen in love with a large oil portrait of a beautiful late Georgian woman - I only live in a 3 bed semi and having lots of renovation work done soon. With architect fees we are tight (renovation money coming when remortgage goes through early next year) but it’s always been my ambition to own a proper portrait of a Georgian lady (I have a deep interest in social history and costume of that specific period) she is honestly the most beautiful thing I have seen in my life. I never thought it was something I could achieve. It’s a big birthday for me early next year - should I get her? She’s on reserve right now, DH has said yes but I’ve never spent this much money on myself before. Am I crazy even to consider it?

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MiniDinosaur · 04/12/2022 12:28

I love this thread and the sentiment. Your painting is beautiful OP!
Unfortunately the painting I have my eye on is £6k, which is over £5k over budget at the moment.

ApolloandDaphne · 04/12/2022 12:29

What a glorious painting. I'm jealous.

CalmConfident · 04/12/2022 12:29

This has made me happy. Original art is a wonderful joy giving thing ☺️

Luredbyapomegranate · 04/12/2022 12:30

She looks fabulous! Congratulations

Enko · 04/12/2022 12:37

Years ago I fell on love with a piece of modern art that was for sale in a craft shop I frequented. Over the next year I regularly said thst "one day" I wanted to buy it but it was expensive .. the owner got sick and had to close the shop and held a closing down sale. At the sale she pulled me aside offered me the piece at half price £600. And with a 3 month payment plan. I checked w dh (as we have agreement not to just buy big items) he said go for it .

The owners reason was
" Everyone should have a piece of art they truly love in their home"

Its now 10 years ago and I still.love it
Best money ever spent. (Well that and my dog)

LimeTwists · 04/12/2022 12:53

😍 worth every penny for the joy she gives you.

Auntpodder · 04/12/2022 13:08

She looks fabulously at home!

thegreenlight · 04/12/2022 13:11

I was worried how she would look on a 30s semi - but she feels like she’s always been here. Thankyou all for the kind words!

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thegreenlight · 04/12/2022 13:12

Looks even, I don’t actually know how she feels about it 😂

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BelenaConhamHarter · 04/12/2022 13:14

I want one Grin

LynneBenfield · 04/12/2022 13:25

She looks fab, @thegreenlight. You have traditional tastes, so she fits in perfectly.

FitYeDaeinYeMadRadge · 04/12/2022 13:37

Aaw. She’s not homeless anymore. What a lovely gift to yourself @thegreenlight

she will be glad she is somewhere she’s loved.

Diplidocus4 · 04/12/2022 13:42

Just love this ! Amazing !

sunnydayhereandnow · 04/12/2022 13:43

This made me smile so much :) Enjoy your beautiful painting.

mamabear715 · 04/12/2022 14:00

I commissioned an artist to paint mine & my late husband's favourite place in the world (beach) not long after he died.
No regrets! :-)

NegroniLover · 04/12/2022 17:14

Beautiful 😍

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