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With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, Napa

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I've just spotted the area to the left of the dog where the mark has been whited-out: and yes, that would have prompted me to have done one of two things: either drop the price by around 5%, or put a signature there as if I'd always intended to - but in this case, that might not have worked. I imagine there was much choice language when the mark was made....? On pricing - I take Alan's point. Selling isn't my prime interest these days, though - so I'll still hold out; and if I don't get a sale, I'll (in rare circumstances!) either give it away, or hold onto it. I destroy any complete failures..... and wouldn't sell those for any price: I have a dread of those coming back to me one way or another, as in 'did you do that?'. 'No, no; another chap entirely.' 'But isn't that your signature?' 'Shuddup.'
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Jim Morris

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I think I might have painted a ball over the white mark. Never knew a dog yet who didn't have one and it would have given it a little bit of personal character to the animal. Dogs don't sit still long enough to pose. Just a view. I'm sure the owners would have gone for that.

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Michael Robinson

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Just want to say that I am really sorry for your grand-daughter, as I think it is a lovely dog portrait, which would have taken a lot of time and certainly shows a lot of skill. Had I been the purchaser I certainly wouldn't have knocked the price down (hate haggling even in places where it is normal), might just have suggested a wee adjustment to cover the mark as some of you have suggested above. I hope that this doesn't discourage her as she is certainly very talented. And many happy returns to her, I see it was her birthday when you posted.
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Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley

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Well, I can't see the aforementioned small black mark. It would be deemed part of the painting. I would not have have let it go myself. I agree with Jen who said they were never going to pay £75 in the first instance and picked up on something unimportant to make the case for a reduction in price. I also agree with Stub. It is a very good portrait.

Meli aya

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I'd have refused to sell it for less, it's a lovely painting. the lesson learned is ask for the cash first.
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