17-12-2020, 10:48 AM
Only this week I've commented elsewhere on the few contemporary photos of Nippies, ones which show any detail at least, so I heartily endorse any efforts to procure such like for the archive.
I imagine the market for collectables must be soaring in a year when people haven't been able to get out much; even so they must have been good photos to reach that price. I will refrain from commenting on commissions!
A thought occurs to me; while it is frustrating to restorers, historians and enthusiasts alike not to be able to access 'available' materials, at the same time I can understand the position of collectors. Their photos or artifacts are, after all, saleable assets. I will at this point 'fess up to sitting on a collection of (non-motoring) photos myself as I'm well aware of the impact on their worth of sharing them on the internet. People have all sorts of reasons for not wanting their rarities in the public domain. With this in mind, could (or does) the Archive perhaps offer some specific terms of acquisition/ loan to respect the wishes of such folk? e.g. material held for physical reference only and not to be reproduced? I realise this presents some difficulties but such efforts just might lure a little more material out of hiding.
A parting thought Hugh, are you in touch with Helmut Kasimirowicz? He's been putting some cracking photos up on Facebook lately, it might be worth a chat to see what else he has up his sleeve.
I imagine the market for collectables must be soaring in a year when people haven't been able to get out much; even so they must have been good photos to reach that price. I will refrain from commenting on commissions!
A thought occurs to me; while it is frustrating to restorers, historians and enthusiasts alike not to be able to access 'available' materials, at the same time I can understand the position of collectors. Their photos or artifacts are, after all, saleable assets. I will at this point 'fess up to sitting on a collection of (non-motoring) photos myself as I'm well aware of the impact on their worth of sharing them on the internet. People have all sorts of reasons for not wanting their rarities in the public domain. With this in mind, could (or does) the Archive perhaps offer some specific terms of acquisition/ loan to respect the wishes of such folk? e.g. material held for physical reference only and not to be reproduced? I realise this presents some difficulties but such efforts just might lure a little more material out of hiding.
A parting thought Hugh, are you in touch with Helmut Kasimirowicz? He's been putting some cracking photos up on Facebook lately, it might be worth a chat to see what else he has up his sleeve.