Fine Art Blog

Category: Famous Artists

  • Artist Beryl Cook News, 28th January 2009 – New Release ‘Drinkies’

    We are delighted to announce that there is a new Beryl Cook limited edition print being released, with more to follow later in the year.

    The first of which will be called ‘Drinkies’ and is the all too familiar (lol) scene of a ‘fat lady’ in her underwear, at home, and at the drinks cabinet!..the item is to be released on the 30th January 2009.

    (‘Drinkies’ by Beryl Cook)

    This delightful and cheeky image follows in the footsteps of all her previous work and will make an excellent addition to any Beryl Cook collection. I can’t see how this wouldn’t bring a smile to anyone’s face.

    Of note, these are numbered limited editions of 650 and of course, will NOT be signed by Beryl Cook, as this is the first posthumous publication.

    (‘Tenerife Days’ by Beryl Cook
    This is an older release but one of my favourites)

    According to the publishers of her work:

    “Her express wish and that of her family was that her pictures should continue to be made available for reproduction after her passing”

    Your comments on the piece are of course more than welcome. Her new image will im sure capture the public imagination yet again!

    Thank you

    James

    Useful links:
    Why is Beryl Cook so popular?
    Last years Beryl Cook exhibition in Plymouth

  • Salvador Dali – Exclusive limited edition prints & sculptures

    I have had a lot of emails from people who have simply adored the exclusive Dali Limited Edition prints and sculptures I blogged about back in Feb 2008 and where unaware something of this quality was available to buy.

    The sheer size of the prints (all are 21 inches wide x 29.25 inches tall, that excludes the mounting/ matting which make them even bigger) and the quality of the reproduction of these serigraphs, has truly impressed people. The detail that has gone into recreating his famous characters into sculpture form has simply blown the public away – judging by all the emails I have received.

    The positive feedback has been tremendous and I never realised how lasting the appeal of Salvador Dali and his work is.

    People have requested I post comprehensively images of the 6 limited edition prints and 11 sculptures that where available from this exclusive set of releases, so here goes.

    Dance Of Time I – Limited Edition Sculpture by Salvador Dali:
    Editions of 300, 11.5” height, Bronze sculpture

    Dance Of Time II – Limited Edition Sculpture by Salvador Dali:
    Editions of 300, 11.5” height, Bronze sculpture

    Dance Of Time III – Limited Edition Sculpture by Salvador Dali:
    Editions of 300, 11.5” height, Bronze sculpture

    Homage To Terpsichore – Limited Edition Sculpture by Salvador Dali:
    Editions of 350, 28” height, Bronze sculpture

    Nobility Of Time – Limited Edition Sculpture by Salvador Dali:
    Editions of 350, 23.5” height, Bronze sculpture

    Space Elephant (small) – Limited Edition Sculpture by Salvador Dali:
    Editions of 350, 37” height, Bronze sculpture

    Space Venus – Limited Edition Sculpture by Salvador Dali:
    Editions of 350, 25.5” height, Bronze sculpture

    Surrealist Piano – Limited Edition Sculpture by Salvador Dali:
    Editions of 350, 23” height, Bronze sculpture

    Triumph Elephant – Limited Edition Sculpture by Salvador Dali:
    Editions of 350, 20.5” height, Bronze sculpture

    Alice In Wonderland – Limited Edition Print by Salvador Dali:
    Edition of 500, 21” x 29.25”, serigraph/ mixed media

    Dance Of Time – Limited Edition Print by Salvador Dali:
    Edition of 500, 21” x 29.25”, serigraph/ mixed media

    Homage To Fashion – Limited Edition Print by Salvador Dali:
    Edition of 500, 21” x 29.25”, serigraph/ mixed media

    Lady Godiva – Limited Edition Print by Salvador Dali:
    Edition of 500, 21” x 29.25”, serigraph/ mixed media

    Space Triumph – Limited Edition Print by Salvador Dali:
    Edition of 500, 21” x 29.25”, serigraph/ mixed media

    Surrealist Piano – Limited Edition Print by Salvador Dali:
    Edition of 500, 21” x 29.25”, serigraph/ mixed media

    The items where released at the following Recommended Retail prices:
    Sculptures:
    Dance Of Time I: £8,950
    Dance Of Time II: £8,950
    Dance Of Time III: £8,950
    Homage To Terpsichore: £17,750
    Nobility Of Time: £14,750
    Space Elephant (small): £21,250
    Space Venus: £21,000
    Surrealist Piano: £16,250
    Triumph Elephant: £16,250

    Limited Edition Prints:
    Dance of Time
    Alice in Wonderland
    Space Triumph
    Homage to Fashion
    Surrealist Piano
    Lady Godiva

    All the above prints where priced at: unframed: £1,013.00 framed: £1,299.00
    The prints are not signed, they come with a printed on signature and the Dali Foundation stamp.

    Thank you

    James

    Further Info:

    To Purchase please contact: Picture Perfect Gallery

    Dali Biography
    Dali Further Reading
    Dali Museum Florida USA

  • Beryl Cook’s limited edition art – selling fast everywhere

    The rush for Beryl Cook’s work continues as the public continues to pay tribute to one of the UK’s most beloved artists by buying some of her signed limited edition pieces.

    (The Birthday Cake by Beryl Cook)

    The cheekiness of her work is something that brought a smile to so many of us, she seemed to capture something very quaint about British people’s lives and social behaviour.

    (Dirty Dancing by Beryl Cook)

    Although not as brash as saucy seaside humour, the type of which you see on postcards at British seaside destinations, there was still something very ‘tongue in cheek’ about her work. The scenes she painted, whether it be: a bar, a café or a music room and the characters within them, we can all identify some of those characters in own lives, or maybe we see ourselves!

    (Shoe Shop by Beryl Cook)

    The 4 lithographic images still available at published price are within this post, and make a good investment as all retail at under £300 (recommended retail price £282.00) and will be signed by the artist. Ill comment on her signed, Silkscreen, limited edition work and its investment value soon.

    Some of her recent Lithographic sell outs, such as ‘Full House,’ ‘In the Snug’ & ‘Strip Poker’ are already Retailing at £400 – £500 in some shops, quite a good profit if you bought recently!

    (Bus Stop by Beryl Cook)

    Thank you

    Russell

    Useful Links:
    http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1P2-16401525.html
    http://www.socialaffairsunit.org.uk/blog/archives/000451.php

  • Artist Beryl Cook’s Original – New record value auction, July 2nd 2008

    As per my post in May the artist Beryl Cook sadly passed away.

    On July 2nd 2008, Bonhams of London held an auction of British artwork and the Beryl Cook Originals for sale broke the previous world record amount for her work!

    ‘Granny with her Pet Mouse’ by Beryl Cook:

    ‘Granny with her Pet Mouse’ has set the new record and sold for a whooping £69,600 Sterling.

    And another original: ‘Dolphin’ reached £66,000. Bare in mind the previous record was £28,800 that is quite unbelievable. It means all her Originals, Limited Edition artwork, including lithographs and silkscreens, will now be even more of an excellent investment for her collectors.

    Many feel Beryl Cook, before she died, was Britain’s most popular artist and the most instantly recognisable in the UK, I suspect this will remain the same for many years to come.

    Some useful links:

    http://www.easier.com/view/Home_and_Garden/Interiors/article-188776.html
    http://auctionpublicity.com
    http://www.bonhams.com
    http://www.governmentauctionsuk.co.uk/news.php?newsid=8923

    thanks

    Russell