So about 10 months ago, my friend gave me three little artwork pieces that they thought were really ugly and they hated. I absolutely adore them and I think they’re very pretty so I have them in my living room and so I redecorated my living room and rearranged everything so I could have these paintings in a very specific spot.
One day they were over and one of my friends that they have yet to meet until that day was over as well . My other friend who did not give me the artwork looked up the art pieces through Google lens because they also liked them and wanted to get some for themselves.
That friend found out that the artwork that was given to me was worth $1000 per piece . And I said wow, that’s an insane price. So the friend who gave me the art pieces told me that I needed to give them back to him. And he started taking him off the wall and I said absolutely not. You gave those to me.
He started yelling at me because I wouldn’t give them back. Then he said I better pay him $3000 for all of them and I said no because you gifted them to me almost a year ago.
So he told me that he was gonna call the police and he left because me and my other friend kicked him out.
Am I the asshole for keeping them?
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So about 10 months ago, my friend gave me three little artwork pieces that they thought were really ugly and they hated. I absolutely adore them and I think they’re very pretty so I have them in my living room and so I redecorated my living room and rearranged everything so I could have these paintings in a very specific spot.
One day they were over and one of my friends that they have yet to meet until that day was over as well . My other friend who did not give me the artwork looked up the art pieces through Google lens because they also liked them and wanted to get some for themselves.
That friend found out that the artwork that was given to me was worth $1000 per piece . And I said wow, that’s an insane price. So the friend who gave me the art pieces told me that I needed to give them back to him. And he started taking him off the wall and I said absolutely not. You gave those to me.
He started yelling at me because I wouldn’t give them back. Then he said I better pay him $3000 for all of them and I said no because you gifted them to me almost a year ago.
So he told me that he was gonna call the police and he left because me and my other friend kicked him out.
Am I the asshole for keeping them?
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> For keeping the art that was gifted to me.
And for not giving the art back when we found out, they were worth $1000 apiece
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NTA – This would be grounds to cut that person off forever, the greed is disgusting
NTA, but they might try to take you to small claims court over it. And I guess you know to block them because that friendship is dead.
NTA. Hope he’s gone for good.
NTA and your friend still doesn’t like the artwork.
Ummm NTA… I mean really, your “friend” should have been cognizant of the value of what he was giving away a year ago when he gave them away… not your problem. The police won’t do anything either, it’s a civil matter. He could sue you, but that won’t fly either since it was something he freely gave to you and only wanted it back after the fact when he realized their monetary value…
NTA. Assuming your friend has internet access, they could have looked up the price of the art before they gave it to you. Now it’s too late. Too bad for them.
Nta. Your friend is for pricing your paintings tho. That felt somewhat inappropriate imo.
NTA he gave you a gift. He relinquished ownership. Also how tacky is that friend to look up how expensive your home decor is. Get better friends.
NTA, gifts are gifts… if you are interested in reconciling (not judging, friends are not disposable) then offer to buy some reasonably priced art that they do like.. not $3k but maybe $500? That buys nice proper original art on quite a few sites online…
Also be grateful and gracious for the gift, tell them you feel happy and think of them every time you look at them. Give them time to come around…
NTA The police will just laugh at him
NTA! Where did your friend get them from? Sounds like he wasn’t aware of the value.
NTA He didn’t give them to you contingent on them being worthless, he just gave them to you. They are yours now. He can ASK for them back, but you are under no obligation to give them back.
NTA. Rude of your other friend to announce the price like that, though.