Looking a gift cow in the mouth

An artist's gift can turn into an investment bonanza - but selling the work may cost you the friendship.
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John Kelly, Head in a landscape, Image via Anthea Polson Art

‘Accepting another person’s gift is allowing him to express his feelings for you.’ Alexander McCall Smith

“Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind.” Shakespeare (Hamlet)

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Kristian Pithie
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Kristian Pithie is a writer on the arts. You can follow him @kristianpithie.