Originally published at: https://boingboing.net/2017/09/15/hermes-sells-rocks-for-less-th.html
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Perfect
Inflation and my lack of general economic sense tells me that $4 in 1975 must be ~$850 in 2017.
how much without the leather strap? I like to let my rocks roam freely.
Fascinating…
I can’t be the only one whose immediate thought was that this was another sort of sex thing rather than a paperweight.
What’s that they’re saying these days? Anything can be a paperweight if you’re brave enough?
I suppose if a rich idiot has 900 bucks to spend on a paperweight then why not.
If you ever spot a rich idiot like this, point them in my direction. I haven’t sold a painting for that much, but would really like to.
You’re trying too hard. Paint the canvas white, make up an overly complicated philosophical story about what it means. Profit.
Rauschenberg:
Automobile Tire Print (1953)
Gwyneth Paltrow is already recommending it on her site as a “natural vaginal cleaner”.
OK, not really.
Well, so far…
Commando stones?
I’m now imagining a lucrative sponsorship deal with the Primitive Technology channel on Youtube:
What about Marley the pony?
“This unique, one-of-a-kind piece - affectionately named “Marley” - was created through the expertise of saddler-fine leather craftsmen and the couturiers at the petit h workshop.”
Also unique, and only $133,800, with free (ground) shipping.
ROCK ON!
Perfect for breaking in your $10,000 Hermès Birkin bag.