No Regrets


Experienced collectors often find that their greatest regrets aren’t the paintings they purchased, but the ones they let go. Every original painting is singular, shaped by the artist’s hand, emotion, and vision in a moment that can never be replicated. Once a piece finds a home, the opportunity to own it may be gone for good. What feels like a decision that can wait can become a missed connection, especially when a painting resonates with you in a way that’s difficult to explain. That instinctive pull, the unexpected pause, the feeling that something about the work speaks to you, is often worth paying attention to.

Art becomes part of your everyday life, woven into your space, your memories, and the way you experience your surroundings. Its value extends beyond its price, growing through familiarity, personal meaning, and the connection you develop with it over time. Collectors know the stories of paintings they almost bought, the ones they assumed would still be there, only to discover that someone else saw what they saw. When a painting genuinely moves you, hesitation can mean losing the chance to live with it. Building a collection isn’t about being certain every time; it’s about recognizing the work that speaks to you and having the confidence to make it part of your life. You may never regret the painting you chose, but the one you walked away from can stay with you long after it’s gone.

The Christopher Mudgett archive collection is the only one in the world to present the artist’s up-to-date painted, sculpted, engraved and illustrated œuvre and a precise record—through sketches, studies, drafts, notebooks, photos, books, films and documents—of the creative process.
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