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Hunter Debuts 3 Pricey Paintings to Mixed Reviews: ‘High-Priced,’ ‘Terrible’
Breitbart ^ | April 7, 2023 | WENDELL HUSEBØ

Posted on 04/12/2023 2:16:56 PM PDT by lowbridge

About 50 people attended Hunter’s “Bridging the Abstract” exhibit at his art dealer’s Soho gallery, including art appreciators and critics. Those in attendance viewed the pricey paintings on sale for $85,000 each. The price of Hunter’s artwork has ranged between $75,000 to $500,000 throughout his short career.

One attendee who was permitted to view the art told the New York Post that Hunter’s newest works were “terrible.” “I think it’s terrible — the two on the right as you walk in,” said the man who refused to give his name.

Hunter’s newest works of art contrast his prior shapes and forms. Previously painting bright and flowing contours with shiny finishes, the style of Hunter’s recent art appears flat and motionless with geometric shapes that seem misplaced throughout the large canvases.

The stylistic departure raises questions of whether the novice artist is able to develop a recognizable form that will attract collectors.

A Georgetown-based collector, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of retribution, told Breitbart News in a statement that Hunter’s art is “close” to the style he appreciates but appears to be “from someone trying to find their style.”

“A lot of people are interested in his artwork,” he told the Post. “The very serious people in the art world are taking note of his work.”

In total, Hunter has anonymously sold about 12 paintings for less than $500,000, the Washington Post reported in January. It is unclear how much money Hunter’s art has generated, but estimates suggest he has earned at least five times more than the average American artist — all while being a novice painter.

The art industry is known for shady business transactions. A Senate subcommittee report detailed in 2020 how the art market serves as a vehicle for money laundering:

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TOPICS: Arts/Photography; Chit/Chat; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: biden; donatefreerepublic; hunterbiden
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To: FamiliarFace

Hunter does NOT care what art critics say, the CCP will step in and buy them, we ALL KNOW how this works!!


21 posted on 04/12/2023 2:42:25 PM PDT by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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To: lowbridge

Now that he’s president, I wonder what Joe’s cut is. 10% was the VP rate. He’s gotta get a lot more than that now.


22 posted on 04/12/2023 2:44:57 PM PDT by ETCM (“There is no security, no safety, in the appeasement of evil.” — Ronald Reagan)
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To: lowbridge

I wonder if Hunter paints these himself, or someone does it for him.


23 posted on 04/12/2023 2:46:05 PM PDT by Pearls Before Swine
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To: Trump Girl Kit Cat

> Hunter does NOT care what art critics say, the CCP will step in and buy them… <

A good investigative journalist would go after this like a hungry bulldog would go after a piece of meat.
Unfortunately, there are no more investigative journalists.


24 posted on 04/12/2023 2:46:50 PM PDT by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
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To: Robert DeLong

Lawdy. My mom and sis are professional artists. This looks like “paint by #s”.


25 posted on 04/12/2023 2:47:23 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear
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To: Robert DeLong

He paints “inside the lines” pretty well, on that trash.


26 posted on 04/12/2023 2:52:07 PM PDT by Carriage Hill (A society grows great when old men plant trees, in whose shade they know they will never sit.)
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To: Iceclimber58

I visited his site. His work is very good.


27 posted on 04/12/2023 2:52:21 PM PDT by Maine Mariner
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To: lowbridge

“High-priced” and “Terrible.” What great “meta” names for abstract art pieces! It’s genius! Can’t wait to click on the link and maybe see them.


28 posted on 04/12/2023 2:52:25 PM PDT by Faith Presses On (Willing to die for Christ, if it's His will--politics should prepare people for the Gospel)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

Yeah, but do they paint high on cocaine? Hard to stay within the lines, and sometimes hard to read the numbers. 🤣🤣🤣


29 posted on 04/12/2023 2:53:24 PM PDT by Robert DeLong
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To: lowbridge

Just love the folks going on record.


30 posted on 04/12/2023 2:53:50 PM PDT by joesbucks
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To: Carriage Hill

That’s why he wants so much for them. 🤣


31 posted on 04/12/2023 2:54:39 PM PDT by Robert DeLong
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To: Robert DeLong

They work in watercolor. Ain’t no “lines”. 😁


32 posted on 04/12/2023 2:58:19 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear
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To: lowbridge

I am so ashamed

Bidens are grotesque


33 posted on 04/12/2023 2:59:16 PM PDT by combat_boots
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To: Maine Mariner

I also took a look. Agreed. Not bad. Looks like some Beatles album artwork.
“Yellow Submarine” for example.


34 posted on 04/12/2023 3:06:13 PM PDT by MotorCityBuck (Keep the change, you filthy animal! )
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To: PGR88

Of course they sucks. Just a way for the Chicomms to legally funnell money to the Biden clan.


35 posted on 04/12/2023 3:11:45 PM PDT by Kaiser8408a (z)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

👍


36 posted on 04/12/2023 3:14:16 PM PDT by Robert DeLong
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To: lowbridge

It’s not about the art...it’s just a way to launder money to the Biden Crime Family.


37 posted on 04/12/2023 3:18:33 PM PDT by for-q-clinton (Cancel Culture IS fascism...Let's start calling it that!)
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To: lowbridge

Crack addict makes good


38 posted on 04/12/2023 3:43:13 PM PDT by Nifster ( I see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: lowbridge

It makes you wonder what’s on the other side of the painting


39 posted on 04/12/2023 3:44:25 PM PDT by jmcenanly (You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.” ― Winston)
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To: Songcraft

Actually better than the crack addict’s work


40 posted on 04/12/2023 3:46:08 PM PDT by Nifster ( I see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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