I think a lot of people are involved in art because of the fashion of art and the conversation. It gives them a certain sophistication, something to speak about. But art is, if it's conceptual, really about understanding the concept.… — Laurence Graff Copy Share Image
I went to an auction in the late '70s and bought a small Renoir. People said, "Why did you buy a Renoir that size?"… — Laurence Graff Copy Share
I always believed, right from the beginning, if you're going to do something, do it the best. If you're going to work, you want… — Laurence Graff Copy Share
The Graff Hallucination is a sculptural masterpiece; a celebration of the miracle of coloured diamonds. For many years I have thought about creating a… — Laurence Graff Copy Share
Don't try to buy art as an investment. Buy something you really love because you're going to have to look at it again tomorrow.… — Laurence Graff Copy Share
One of the great things about collecting contemporary art is that you mix with contemporary people. — Laurence Graff Copy Share
When there's an opportunity, some people pass it by. I've been lucky enough to recognise opportunities and every day, in my business, there's an… — Laurence Graff Copy Share
It's the rough diamond that dictates what you can get out of a diamond. You can't say, "I'm going to make this," or, "I'm… — Laurence Graff Copy Share
I wish there were fewer art dealers. I wish there were fewer auctions. I wish there were just two auctions a year. It's just… — Laurence Graff Copy Share
Collecting contemporary art I started with some of the younger artists. Although, having a son who's an artist, I was hesitant-I think he was… — Laurence Graff Copy Share
I can't draw. I can't paint. But what I can do is tell somebody else what to do. I'm a creator. I can tell… — Laurence Graff Copy Share
You learn about yourself when you're collecting art. You learn what you're capable of. After all, we're not speaking about pennies-we're speaking about vast… — Laurence Graff Copy Share
I was always a little bit of a collector and a hoarder. And whenever I got involved in anything, whatever it was - even… — Laurence Graff Copy Share
I went to a job and sat down as a proper apprentice, learning how to make jewelry. It involved a lot of remodeling and… — Laurence Graff Copy Share
I think a lot of people are involved in art because of the fashion of art and the conversation. It gives them a certain… — Laurence Graff Copy Share
