256
* TRACEY EMIN, 2002 BBC FOUR 'EVERYBODY NEEDS A PLACE TO THINK'
1/2
Description
* TRACEY EMIN, 2002 BBC FOUR 'EVERYBODY NEEDS A PLACE TO THINK'
overall size 52.5cm x 53.5cm
limited edition of 1500 screen print of handkerchief
unframed
overall size 52.5cm x 53.5cm
Note: Original invitation and box included. Everybody Needs a Place to Think, is a highly collectable limited edition screen-print on a handkerchief created by YBA artist Tracey Emin. Emin was commissioned by the BBC to create a gift to accompany the VIP invitation to their launch party of BBC Four. The work bears the text inscription "Everybody Needs a Place to Think", the text "BBC Four" (three times), an image of a dog with a bone, and Tracey's printed signature and date of 2002. This work was accompanied by an original card invitation to the launch party for BBC Four on February 28, 2002. The invitation also includes printed text by Tracey Emin in her recognizable handwriting outlining the event details and noting "Please bring this invitation with you, otherwise, you're not going to get in, Love, Tracey X." While attendees were able to keep the handkerchief, they were forced to surrender the invitation, making this full set especially uncommon and collectable.
Auction Details
Shipping
T&Cs & Important Info
Ask seller a question
* TRACEY EMIN, 2002 BBC FOUR 'EVERYBODY NEEDS A PLACE TO THINK'
overall size 52.5cm x 53.5cm
limited edition of 1500 screen print of handkerchief
unframed
overall size 52.5cm x 53.5cm
Note: Original invitation and box included. Everybody Needs a Place to Think, is a highly collectable limited edition screen-print on a handkerchief created by YBA artist Tracey Emin. Emin was commissioned by the BBC to create a gift to accompany the VIP invitation to their launch party of BBC Four. The work bears the text inscription "Everybody Needs a Place to Think", the text "BBC Four" (three times), an image of a dog with a bone, and Tracey's printed signature and date of 2002. This work was accompanied by an original card invitation to the launch party for BBC Four on February 28, 2002. The invitation also includes printed text by Tracey Emin in her recognizable handwriting outlining the event details and noting "Please bring this invitation with you, otherwise, you're not going to get in, Love, Tracey X." While attendees were able to keep the handkerchief, they were forced to surrender the invitation, making this full set especially uncommon and collectable.
The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction
Sale Date(s)
Venue Address
Meiklewood Gate
Meiklewood Road
Glasgow
G51 4EU
United Kingdom
General delivery information available from the auctioneer
McTear's are pleased to offer a global packing and shipping service through the experts at Auction Logistics from Mail Boxes Etc. If you are using the-saleroom.com bidding platform, the shipping prices for most lots in our Specialist Sales are on the-saleroom.com lot detail pages in advance of the sale day. the-saleroom.com buyers can purchase shipping conveniently online by following the payment link received by email after the sale.
Auction Logistics from Mail Boxes Etc. offer a complete collect, pack and ship service to most global destinations and include up to £150 Inclusive Cover protection per lot, with the option to upgrade the cover to the full amount paid for the item/s*.
Auction Logistics (Mailboxes)
E: auctionlogisticsenquiries@mbe.uk
T: 0871 221 1233
“Calls charged at £0.13 per minute from UK landlines and mobiles plus your phone company's access charge”
Buyers can instruct a packer and shipper of their choice. Other options available are:
Collin Moran & Son Ltd
collin@collinmoranandson.co.uk
0141 849 1947
Aardvark Art Services Ltd (Specialist Painting Couriers)
E: info@aardvarkartservices.com
T: 01253 794673
Important Information
Viewing times:
Tuesday 7th - 9am-5pm
Wednesday 8th - 9am-5pm
Thursday 9th - 9am-10am
Please Note: McTear’s reserve the right to charge the card you used to register for live bidding within 24 hours of the auction finishing unless other arrangements are agreed with McTear’s prior to the sale.
Buyer`s Premium 24% + VAT
Lots purchased online with the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge for this service in the sum of 4.95% of the hammer price plus VAT at the rate imposed
For purchases we recommend packing and shipping companies such as:
Collin Moran & Son Ltd
collin@collinmoranandson.co.uk
0141 849 1947
Mailboxes
info@mbewoodlandsroad.co.uk
0141 332 6555
admin@mbeshawlands.co.uk
0141 649 6777
Aardvark Art Services Ltd
info@aardvarkartservices.com
01253 794673
Alban Shipping
info@albanshipping.co.uk
01582 493 099
