#joseph parkin mayall

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• Sir Hamo Thornycroft.

Photographer: Joseph Parkin Mayall; From: F.G. Stephens (ed.), Artists at home photographed by J.P. Mayall, London 1884, pl.[15]

Date: ca. 1884

Place of origin: London

Medium: Photogravure

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Joseph Parkin Mayall, Artist at Home, 1884. 

Sir John Gilbert, George Frederick Watts, Sir F. Leighton, John MacWhirter 

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Valentine Cameron Prinsep photographed by Frank Dudman for Joseph Parkin Mayall, 1883

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Frank Dicksee

Frank Dicksee, Joseph Parkin Mayall, c.1883

Spring Maiden, 1884 (on the easel)

Romeo and Juliet, 1884 (behind the easel)

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A carte-de-visite of George Peabody by John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901). This photo has Mayall has having two locations. 91 King's Road Brighton and 224 Regent Street, London W. It is unknow which studio this photo was taken at or when.

Mayall was born in Manchester, England. He moved to Philadelphia where he worked as as the proprietor of a daguerreotype studio and a chemistry lecturer.

In 1834, Mayall married Eliza Parkin, the 18 year old daughter of Joseph Parkin, landlord of the Star Inn on the Manchester Road, near Linthwaite, West Yorkshire.

He would moved to London in 1846.and opened a studio at 433 West Strand, London  where he mostly did Daguerreotypist and photographs. According to The J. Paul Getty Museum website "In April 1847 Mayall opened the American Daguerreotype Institution in London, explicitly naming it American because American daguerreotypes were known for greater clarity and polish and were of a larger size."

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Art Newbies👶

The Primary Market VS Secondary Market

I encourage you as art newbies to do research in your leisure time. Have you seen these words popping out, primary market and secondary market? What are they? Is there on better for newbies?

The Primary Art Market

When an artwork is created and becomes available for the very first time, either from an artists’ studio directly or from the dealers representing the artist at galleries, art exhibitions or art fairs, this is known as the primary art market. Also, this will be the first time the price of the work is set.

Joseph Parkin Mayall photogravure

published in 1884, by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington

Photo from British Portraits

The Secondary Market

The secondary market is also called the second-hand market, which means the art piece has already been sold at least once. The artwork in this market isn’t sold by the artist anymore, but by a collector or other dealer such as auction houses like Christie’s and Sotheby’s or new galleries.

Personally, I prefer to go through the primary market (ie galleries or art fairs) to purchase a first piece for the following reasons.

L'Enseigne de Gersaint

by Antoine Watteau

Photo from Oxford Art Online

You may have a chance to meet and talk to the artist in person. I used to work for a gallery in Taiwan and some artists were friends with my previous Director. He often invited those artists to the gallery to have a coffee. I know that not every gallery owner becomes friend with the artist they represent, but it will be easier for you to have a conversation about the story behind the artwork with the artist themselves if you purchase art from a gallery.

The price may be negotiable when buying art from a gallery. In my experience, a discount is expected and given in most cases. You can always ask but respect their final decision if you can’t bargain the price. My previous Director was an art collector and also sold his collection in the gallery. The prices of his collections were negotiable but he seldom gave a discount on an artwork he represented. If the price of the artwork is set fairly and logically, the gallery will stick to this price, with a certain range, because this is not only the best way to keep artist’s career moving forward, but also good for the buyer if he/she wants to sell it in the future.

The primary market is the right place to find talented emerging artists.

One of my favorite things is to go to thrift stores. Ok, so is there any relationship between thrift stores and the primary art market? Of course, both of them are like treasure hunting! The thrill of treasure hunting is exciting. So is knowing and dealing with emerging artists. You may find a lot of interesting and fascinating artworks from art exhibitions or art fairs, but beware of impulse purchases. The prices of primary market are generally lower than secondary ones, however, make sure you did your research before deciding to purchase the work.

Art Fair Tokyo

Photo from BLOUIN ARTINFO

Like primary art marker, auction houses can definitely provide a good point for new collectors to enter into the art marketplace. However, raising your bidder’s card and buying your first collection from auctions may be overwhelming and intimidating when you are not familiar with the process. Thus, attending one or two auctions before making your first decision. Take some time to understand the rhythm and flow of an art auction can reduce the chance of walking away with regret. No matter which market you plan to go and have your first piece, deeper the knowledge about the artwork, artist and the purchasing process, lesser the chance to make a mistake. 

Sotheby’s New York Contemporary Art Evening Auction

Photo from Arts

References:

One Art Nation. The Primary vs Secondary Art Market.

https://www.oneartnation.com/the-primary-vs-secondary-art-market/

Picasso Mio. What is the difference between the primary and secondary art market?

https://www.picassomio.com/art-appreciation/what-is-the-difference-between-the-primary-and-secondary-art-market.html

- Kathie Y Liu

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John Everett Millais photographed by Joseph Parkin Mayall, 1884