limited edition digital print on paper, signed in silver ink and numbered 43/100, from the Revelations : A Portrait of Magic Series mounted, framed and under glass image size 81cm x 63cm, overall size 101cm x 82cm Note: certificate of authenticity is included with this lot. Note 2: Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. Fusing cartoons with themes of idealism and consumerism, his multilayered artworks blend the past with the present through layers of figurative imagery, text and symbols. His release, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic, depicts the central characters of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Stuart's McAlpine Miller’s spectral style has been described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt, who also praised its 4D aesthetic, adding that he has “one of the most creative minds in art today”. Using subtle tones of paint, he creates the illusion of transparency. The overall effect is similar to looking through a glass bottle, distorting the image and presenting a different version of the same subject. In turn, a far-fetched reality is created, highlighting the unrealistic expectations of today’s society. A graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Stuart is an admirer of Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch but is particularly inspired by one of the leading exponents of Pop Art, Andy Warhol. Stuart says: “Warhol’s views on mass consumerism and the way he translated these into his art is something I really relate to. I hope my art does something similar and stands the test of time.” Inspired by JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Stuart’s Revelations: A Portrait of Magic collection has captured best-loved characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Stuart says: “The art of illusion and magic reveals itself through the unified bond of the three central characters. As we continue to work in unison, we open the doors to an unimagined future, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. A new era lies ahead, as yet unrecognised but already awaiting our arrival.” In 2011, Stuart was chosen as artist-in-residence by the world-famous Savoy hotel after its major refurbishment. During his time there, he produced the collection A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite, which offered a unique insight into the hotel's patron, including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. This popular release for Castle Fine Art was followed by Lost Lives/Split Personalities, which depicted some of history's most famous musicians including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and George Michael. Music took on a new meaning for Stuart when he began playing the piano seriously. Stuart says: “Music has for me, like many others, greatly influenced my own approach to my art, and the potential it creates within. The emotion that music can reveal allows the listener to transport themselves to a time, a place and a feeling. Art can do the same. We just have to open our minds.” The piano and art took on a new significance for Stuart when he was commissioned by Paul McCartney to paint the piano which he used on his 2004 European Tour. Stuart’s talents also saw him work on several advertising campaigns including Renault, McVities and Virgin; he also painted a triptych of The Alternative Last Supper used as backdrop for the main dining scene in Stephen Berkoff’s 1998 film Decadence. Stuart McAlpine Miller has commissions and collectors around the world, and has exhibited internationally, including Connaught Brown, the Catto Gallery, Kings Road Gallery, Rebecca Hossack Gallery and Duncan Miller in London; Ruth O'Hara and Hoerle-Guggenheim in New York and the SOTA Gallery, Hong Kong, as well as through the Castle Fine Art network of galleries in the UK.
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The Connor Brothers (b.1968)The Truth (Orange)Digital pigment print in colours with silkscreen varnish, 2022, signed, dated and inscribed ‘PP’ in pencil, aside from the edition of 75, published by DeMontfort Fine Art, Lichfield, on wove paper, with full margins, sheet 745 x 500mm (29 7/32 x 19 5/8in)
The Connor Brothers (b.1968)The Truth (Blue)Digital pigment print in colours with silkscreen varnish, 2022, signed, dated and inscribed ‘SP’ in pencil, numbered one of eight studio proofs, aside from the edition of 75, published by DeMontfort Fine Art, Lichfield, on wove paper, with full margins, sheet 745 x 500mm (29 7/32 x 19 5/8in)
* STUART MCALPINE MILLER (SCOTTISH b. 1964), FROM THE EVIL WITHIN limited edition digital print on paper, signed in silver ink and numbered 43/100, from the Revelations : A Portrait of Magic Seriesmounted, framed and under glass image size 81cm x 63cm, overall size 101cm x 82cmNote: certificate of authenticity is included with this lot.Note 2: Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. Fusing cartoons with themes of idealism and consumerism, his multilayered artworks blend the past with the present through layers of figurative imagery, text and symbols. His release, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic, depicts the central characters of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Stuart's McAlpine Miller’s spectral style has been described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt, who also praised its 4D aesthetic, adding that he has “one of the most creative minds in art today”. Using subtle tones of paint, he creates the illusion of transparency. The overall effect is similar to looking through a glass bottle, distorting the image and presenting a different version of the same subject. In turn, a far-fetched reality is created, highlighting the unrealistic expectations of today’s society. A graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Stuart is an admirer of Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch but is particularly inspired by one of the leading exponents of Pop Art, Andy Warhol. Stuart says: “Warhol’s views on mass consumerism and the way he translated these into his art is something I really relate to. I hope my art does something similar and stands the test of time.” Inspired by JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Stuart’s Revelations: A Portrait of Magic collection has captured best-loved characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Stuart says: “The art of illusion and magic reveals itself through the unified bond of the three central characters. As we continue to work in unison, we open the doors to an unimagined future, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. A new era lies ahead, as yet unrecognised but already awaiting our arrival.”In 2011, Stuart was chosen as artist-in-residence by the world-famous Savoy hotel after its major refurbishment. During his time there, he produced the collection A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite, which offered a unique insight into the hotel's patron, including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. This popular release for Castle Fine Art was followed by Lost Lives/Split Personalities, which depicted some of history's most famous musicians including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and George Michael. Music took on a new meaning for Stuart when he began playing the piano seriously. Stuart says: “Music has for me, like many others, greatly influenced my own approach to my art, and the potential it creates within. The emotion that music can reveal allows the listener to transport themselves to a time, a place and a feeling. Art can do the same. We just have to open our minds.” The piano and art took on a new significance for Stuart when he was commissioned by Paul McCartney to paint the piano which he used on his 2004 European Tour. Stuart’s talents also saw him work on several advertising campaigns including Renault, McVities and Virgin; he also painted a triptych of The Alternative Last Supper used as backdrop for the main dining scene in Stephen Berkoff’s 1998 film Decadence. Stuart McAlpine Miller has commissions and collectors around the world, and has exhibited internationally, including Connaught Brown, the Catto Gallery, Kings Road Gallery, Rebecca Hossack Gallery and Duncan Miller in London; Ruth O'Hara and Hoerle-Guggenheim in New York and the SOTA Gallery, Hong Kong, as well as through the Castle Fine Art network of galleries in the UK.
* RUTH MULVIE (BRITISH b. 1979), BROWN BASKET oil on canvas, signed, titled versounframedoverall size 70cm x 100cm Note: Ruth Mulvie is a contemporary fine artist, known for her vivid palette and for the delightfully unexpected detail in her paintings. She graduated from the Glasgow School of Art and over the years comparisons have been made with Hockney. She cherishes that visceral connection that Kodachrome™ gives us with our past. That single moment frozen in time that one can look at forever. Old photographs are her initial inspiration for each new piece; a digital springboard atop which she dives into her latest delicious fantasy landscape. "Mulvie’s colour choices yell and fizz. They quicken the heartbeat. Sherbet yellow next to candy pink or lime green besides turquoise, they all elevate the mood. In her paintings we are invited to join the most wonderful party or shared experience. Mulvie’s realms surprise and delight. Hers are playful, glamorous worlds with pure glee for oxygen. And in each we are granted a day in happy valley. At the heart of Mulvie’s pieces is the palpable joyfulness in her response to colour. She is at her happiest when mixing and combining paint, waiting for the thrill of the perfect shade. For her, colour is emotion, colour is memory, colour is her favourite place to be. And we are all invited. There’s no place like it." Julie Tellouche
* STUART MCALPINE MILLER (SCOTTISH b. 1964), SPELLBOUND IN MOTION limited edition digital print on paper, signed in silver ink and numbered 43/100, from the Revelations : A Portrait of Magic Seriesmounted, framed and under glass image size 81cm x 63cm, overall size 101cm x 82cmNote: certificate of authenticity is included with this lot.Note 2: Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. Fusing cartoons with themes of idealism and consumerism, his multilayered artworks blend the past with the present through layers of figurative imagery, text and symbols. His release, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic, depicts the central characters of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Stuart's McAlpine Miller’s spectral style has been described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt, who also praised its 4D aesthetic, adding that he has “one of the most creative minds in art today”. Using subtle tones of paint, he creates the illusion of transparency. The overall effect is similar to looking through a glass bottle, distorting the image and presenting a different version of the same subject. In turn, a far-fetched reality is created, highlighting the unrealistic expectations of today’s society. A graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Stuart is an admirer of Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch but is particularly inspired by one of the leading exponents of Pop Art, Andy Warhol. Stuart says: “Warhol’s views on mass consumerism and the way he translated these into his art is something I really relate to. I hope my art does something similar and stands the test of time.” Inspired by JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Stuart’s Revelations: A Portrait of Magic collection has captured best-loved characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Stuart says: “The art of illusion and magic reveals itself through the unified bond of the three central characters. As we continue to work in unison, we open the doors to an unimagined future, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. A new era lies ahead, as yet unrecognised but already awaiting our arrival.”In 2011, Stuart was chosen as artist-in-residence by the world-famous Savoy hotel after its major refurbishment. During his time there, he produced the collection A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite, which offered a unique insight into the hotel's patron, including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. This popular release for Castle Fine Art was followed by Lost Lives/Split Personalities, which depicted some of history's most famous musicians including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and George Michael. Music took on a new meaning for Stuart when he began playing the piano seriously. Stuart says: “Music has for me, like many others, greatly influenced my own approach to my art, and the potential it creates within. The emotion that music can reveal allows the listener to transport themselves to a time, a place and a feeling. Art can do the same. We just have to open our minds.” The piano and art took on a new significance for Stuart when he was commissioned by Paul McCartney to paint the piano which he used on his 2004 European Tour. Stuart’s talents also saw him work on several advertising campaigns including Renault, McVities and Virgin; he also painted a triptych of The Alternative Last Supper used as backdrop for the main dining scene in Stephen Berkoff’s 1998 film Decadence. Stuart McAlpine Miller has commissions and collectors around the world, and has exhibited internationally, including Connaught Brown, the Catto Gallery, Kings Road Gallery, Rebecca Hossack Gallery and Duncan Miller in London; Ruth O'Hara and Hoerle-Guggenheim in New York and the SOTA Gallery, Hong Kong, as well as through the Castle Fine Art network of galleries in the UK.
* STUART MCALPINE MILLER (SCOTTISH b. 1964), HYPNOTIC REVEAL limited edition digital print on paper, signed in silver ink and numbered 58/100, from the Revelations : A Portrait of Magic seriesmounted, framed and under glass image size 81cm x 63cm, overall size 101cm x 82cmNote: certificate of authenticity is included with this lot.Note 2: Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. Fusing cartoons with themes of idealism and consumerism, his multilayered artworks blend the past with the present through layers of figurative imagery, text and symbols. His release, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic, depicts the central characters of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Stuart's McAlpine Miller’s spectral style has been described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt, who also praised its 4D aesthetic, adding that he has “one of the most creative minds in art today”. Using subtle tones of paint, he creates the illusion of transparency. The overall effect is similar to looking through a glass bottle, distorting the image and presenting a different version of the same subject. In turn, a far-fetched reality is created, highlighting the unrealistic expectations of today’s society. A graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Stuart is an admirer of Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch but is particularly inspired by one of the leading exponents of Pop Art, Andy Warhol. Stuart says: “Warhol’s views on mass consumerism and the way he translated these into his art is something I really relate to. I hope my art does something similar and stands the test of time.” Inspired by JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Stuart’s Revelations: A Portrait of Magic collection has captured best-loved characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Stuart says: “The art of illusion and magic reveals itself through the unified bond of the three central characters. As we continue to work in unison, we open the doors to an unimagined future, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. A new era lies ahead, as yet unrecognised but already awaiting our arrival.”In 2011, Stuart was chosen as artist-in-residence by the world-famous Savoy hotel after its major refurbishment. During his time there, he produced the collection A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite, which offered a unique insight into the hotel's patron, including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. This popular release for Castle Fine Art was followed by Lost Lives/Split Personalities, which depicted some of history's most famous musicians including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and George Michael. Music took on a new meaning for Stuart when he began playing the piano seriously. Stuart says: “Music has for me, like many others, greatly influenced my own approach to my art, and the potential it creates within. The emotion that music can reveal allows the listener to transport themselves to a time, a place and a feeling. Art can do the same. We just have to open our minds.” The piano and art took on a new significance for Stuart when he was commissioned by Paul McCartney to paint the piano which he used on his 2004 European Tour. Stuart’s talents also saw him work on several advertising campaigns including Renault, McVities and Virgin; he also painted a triptych of The Alternative Last Supper used as backdrop for the main dining scene in Stephen Berkoff’s 1998 film Decadence. Stuart McAlpine Miller has commissions and collectors around the world, and has exhibited internationally, including Connaught Brown, the Catto Gallery, Kings Road Gallery, Rebecca Hossack Gallery and Duncan Miller in London; Ruth O'Hara and Hoerle-Guggenheim in New York and the SOTA Gallery, Hong Kong, as well as through the Castle Fine Art network of galleries in the UK.
1.Gare du Nord•A photographic journey of Dutch photographers capturing Paris from 1900-1968. This collection showcases street scenes and cultural life in early 20th-century Paris.2.Jungles - Frans Lanting•A visual exploration of the world’s jungles by photographer Frans Lanting, known for his vibrant wildlife photography showcasing exotic animals and lush landscapes.3.Oog in Oog (Eye to Eye) - Frans Lanting•Another work by Frans Lanting, focusing on intimate wildlife portraits, highlighting the connection between humans and animals through close-up photography.4.Me We•A book that features a mix of contemporary art and photography, possibly exploring themes of identity and personal expression.5.Moon Venus World - Ruud van Empel•A collection by Dutch visual artist Ruud van Empel, known for his digitally manipulated, surreal images blending nature and portraiture.6.Great Drunkard - Maurice van Es•A photo book by Maurice van Es, often dealing with personal narratives, possibly an exploration of everyday objects or moments.Middle Row:7.Hard Love - Contrary to Public Decency•Focuses on controversial and provocative imagery, exploring themes of sexuality and censorship in photography.8.Helena Almeida•A book featuring the work of Portuguese artist Helena Almeida, known for her body-centric performance photography, often exploring themes of self-representation.9.Anton Corbijn - 1-2-3-4•A retrospective by Dutch photographer Anton Corbijn, showcasing iconic portraits of musicians, emphasizing his gritty, black-and-white style.10.Photography Against the Grain - Amsterdam, 1945-1965•A historical collection documenting post-war Amsterdam through the lens of various photographers, capturing the changing social and cultural landscape.11.Dutch Eyes: A Critical History of Photography in the Netherlands•A comprehensive history of Dutch photography, exploring the evolution of photographic art and its cultural impact in the Netherlands.12.Stained Glass Photographs•Likely a collection focused on architectural photography, emphasizing the intricate details of stained glass windows.Bottom Row:13.Unknown Title with Heart Motif•The title is not clear, but the cover features a stylized heart design. It could be a book on contemporary art or design.14.Flower Portrait•Features a woman surrounded by a colorful arrangement of flowers. Likely a photo book focusing on vibrant, surreal portrait photography.15.Jan Dibbets - Interior Light•A collection by Dutch conceptual artist Jan Dibbets, known for his minimalistic and geometric works, often exploring light and spatial perception.16.Ruud van Empel - Nature Portraits•Another book by Ruud van Empel, featuring his signature digital collages of children in lush, fantastical natural settings.17.Ruud van Empel - Photographs•A broader compilation of Ruud van Empel’s work, showcasing his unique style of blending photography with digital art, often depicting surreal, utopian scenes.These summaries provide a snapshot of the diverse range of photographic and art books depicted.
1.“Anish Kapoor” by Homi K. Bhabha•This book explores the work of Anish Kapoor, a renowned contemporary artist known for his large-scale sculptures and installations. It delves into Kapoor’s use of color, form, and material, offering insight into his creative process.2.“Julian Opie”•A monograph dedicated to the works of Julian Opie, a leading figure in contemporary art, known for his minimalist and highly stylized depictions of figures and landscapes. The book covers his unique approach to combining digital and traditional mediums.3.“Anish Kapoor: My Red Homeland”•This book focuses on Kapoor’s “My Red Homeland,” a monumental work involving a massive steel blade moving through a vivid red wax surface. It provides an in-depth exploration of the themes of materiality and transformation in his art.4.“Gilbert & George: The Complete Pictures, Volume Two”•This volume documents the works of the artist duo Gilbert & George from 1987 to 1997. It features their provocative and bold photographic works that address themes of identity, religion, sexuality, and politics.5.“Gilbert & George: The Complete Pictures, Volume One”•Covering their works from 1971 to 1985, this volume highlights Gilbert & George’s groundbreaking early works. It includes iconic series that established them as pioneers of performance and conceptual art.6.“Anish Kapoor” (Pictured with the sculpture)•Another significant book on Anish Kapoor’s oeuvre, focusing on his outdoor and monumental sculptures. It provides a visual and textual analysis of his work in various settings worldwide.7.“Sean Scully”•A monograph on Sean Scully, known for his abstract, striped, and grid-like paintings. The book examines his use of color and form,
A Group of Photographic Books, including Angus McBean Portraits, Forgotten London by E Drury & P Lewis, Victorian Cartes de Visite by Robin & Carl Richard, You Press the Button We Do the Rest the Birth of Snapshot Photography, Taschen Photography from 1839 to Today, Eyes of the RAF by Roy Conyers Nesbit photographic technique books including 1956, 57, 58 & 59 The British Journal Photographic Almanac, VG, Developing the Picture Queen Alexandra and the Art of Photography by Frances Dimond, Focal Press The Manual of Photography, The Handbook of Digital Photography by Geoffrey Hands and other publications
After John Robinson (Contemporary) 'The MushRoom' colour print showing psychedelic mushroom sculptures, Dated in the bottom right corner as 1996, this print is an early example of Computer Generated Imagery or Digital Art. The print has a white border and is in a simple black frame, under glass. 56cm x 80cm, 62.5cm x 87cm.
(ARR) Damien Hirst (British, b. 1965)Beautiful, Sensory-Driven Only Supernova Painting, 2023Giclee print on poly-cotton artist canvas mounted on a birch plywood stretcherHand signed on the frontFrom the series The Beautiful PaintingsHeni Editions Catalogue Number: H12-2Edition Number: H12-2-453UnframedHENI presented ' The Beautiful Paintings ', the revolutionary new artwork from Damien Hirst that blurred the boundaries between digital and physical art creation using generative and machine learning algorithms. Marking the newest iteration of Hirst’s iconic ‘Spin Paintings’, known for their energetic splashes of colour, The Beautiful Paintings gives collectors the opportunity to choose their own combination of colours, styles, shapes, sizes, and mediums to generate unique artworks and titles.Collectors had the option to generate the artwork either as a physical artwork, digital artwork (NFT), or both. The physical artworks were printed on canvas and were available in two shapes and four sizes. Each artwork in the series is unique and the physical artworks are hand-signed with a paint pen on the front by Damien Hirst. The Beautiful Paintings were available for a limited time only, from 31 March 2023 to 10 April 2023 at 23:59 PST. https://heni.com/spinsMeasures approx. 70cm in diameter (27.5").
Art Deco style digital printed poster on 100# cover coated paper by Contemporary artist Michael Kungl. Midnight Zephyr 2000 New York-Los Angeles embodies Kungl retro style that he fuses with Art Deco and Modern influences that result in artworks seemingly from a bygone era. Signature and date in plate on lower right: M. Kungl 1999. Housed in a brushed silver metal frame with a black border. Sight size: 23.50"L x 35.50"H. Frame dimensions: 28.50"L x 40.50"H x 1"W. Artwork can be unframed and rolled for shipment. Artist: Michael Kungl (American 20th-21st century)Issued: 2000Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
limited edition digital print on paper, signed in silver ink and numbered 64/100, from the Revelations : A Portrait of Magic Series mounted, framed and under glass image size 81cm x 63cm, overall size 101cm x 82cm Note: certificate of authenticity is included with this lot. Note 2: Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. Fusing cartoons with themes of idealism and consumerism, his multilayered artworks blend the past with the present through layers of figurative imagery, text and symbols. His release, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic, depicts the central characters of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Stuart's McAlpine Miller’s spectral style has been described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt, who also praised its 4D aesthetic, adding that he has “one of the most creative minds in art today”. Using subtle tones of paint, he creates the illusion of transparency. The overall effect is similar to looking through a glass bottle, distorting the image and presenting a different version of the same subject. In turn, a far-fetched reality is created, highlighting the unrealistic expectations of today’s society. A graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Stuart is an admirer of Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch but is particularly inspired by one of the leading exponents of Pop Art, Andy Warhol. Stuart says: “Warhol’s views on mass consumerism and the way he translated these into his art is something I really relate to. I hope my art does something similar and stands the test of time.” Inspired by JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Stuart’s Revelations: A Portrait of Magic collection has captured best-loved characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Stuart says: “The art of illusion and magic reveals itself through the unified bond of the three central characters. As we continue to work in unison, we open the doors to an unimagined future, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. A new era lies ahead, as yet unrecognised but already awaiting our arrival.” In 2011, Stuart was chosen as artist-in-residence by the world-famous Savoy hotel after its major refurbishment. During his time there, he produced the collection A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite, which offered a unique insight into the hotel's patron, including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. This popular release for Castle Fine Art was followed by Lost Lives/Split Personalities, which depicted some of history's most famous musicians including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and George Michael. Music took on a new meaning for Stuart when he began playing the piano seriously. Stuart says: “Music has for me, like many others, greatly influenced my own approach to my art, and the potential it creates within. The emotion that music can reveal allows the listener to transport themselves to a time, a place and a feeling. Art can do the same. We just have to open our minds.” The piano and art took on a new significance for Stuart when he was commissioned by Paul McCartney to paint the piano which he used on his 2004 European Tour. Stuart’s talents also saw him work on several advertising campaigns including Renault, McVities and Virgin; he also painted a triptych of The Alternative Last Supper used as backdrop for the main dining scene in Stephen Berkoff’s 1998 film Decadence. Stuart McAlpine Miller has commissions and collectors around the world, and has exhibited internationally, including Connaught Brown, the Catto Gallery, Kings Road Gallery, Rebecca Hossack Gallery and Duncan Miller in London; Ruth O'Hara and Hoerle-Guggenheim in New York and the SOTA Gallery, Hong Kong, as well as through the Castle Fine Art network of galleries in the UK.
limited edition digital print on paper, signed in silver ink and numbered 43/100, from the Revelations : A Portrait of Magic Series mounted, framed and under glass image size 81cm x 63cm, overall size 101cm x 82cm Note: certificate of authenticity is included with this lot. Note 2: Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. Fusing cartoons with themes of idealism and consumerism, his multilayered artworks blend the past with the present through layers of figurative imagery, text and symbols. His release, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic, depicts the central characters of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Stuart's McAlpine Miller’s spectral style has been described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt, who also praised its 4D aesthetic, adding that he has “one of the most creative minds in art today”. Using subtle tones of paint, he creates the illusion of transparency. The overall effect is similar to looking through a glass bottle, distorting the image and presenting a different version of the same subject. In turn, a far-fetched reality is created, highlighting the unrealistic expectations of today’s society. A graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Stuart is an admirer of Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch but is particularly inspired by one of the leading exponents of Pop Art, Andy Warhol. Stuart says: “Warhol’s views on mass consumerism and the way he translated these into his art is something I really relate to. I hope my art does something similar and stands the test of time.” Inspired by JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Stuart’s Revelations: A Portrait of Magic collection has captured best-loved characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Stuart says: “The art of illusion and magic reveals itself through the unified bond of the three central characters. As we continue to work in unison, we open the doors to an unimagined future, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. A new era lies ahead, as yet unrecognised but already awaiting our arrival.” In 2011, Stuart was chosen as artist-in-residence by the world-famous Savoy hotel after its major refurbishment. During his time there, he produced the collection A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite, which offered a unique insight into the hotel's patron, including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. This popular release for Castle Fine Art was followed by Lost Lives/Split Personalities, which depicted some of history's most famous musicians including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and George Michael. Music took on a new meaning for Stuart when he began playing the piano seriously. Stuart says: “Music has for me, like many others, greatly influenced my own approach to my art, and the potential it creates within. The emotion that music can reveal allows the listener to transport themselves to a time, a place and a feeling. Art can do the same. We just have to open our minds.” The piano and art took on a new significance for Stuart when he was commissioned by Paul McCartney to paint the piano which he used on his 2004 European Tour. Stuart’s talents also saw him work on several advertising campaigns including Renault, McVities and Virgin; he also painted a triptych of The Alternative Last Supper used as backdrop for the main dining scene in Stephen Berkoff’s 1998 film Decadence. Stuart McAlpine Miller has commissions and collectors around the world, and has exhibited internationally, including Connaught Brown, the Catto Gallery, Kings Road Gallery, Rebecca Hossack Gallery and Duncan Miller in London; Ruth O'Hara and Hoerle-Guggenheim in New York and the SOTA Gallery, Hong Kong, as well as through the Castle Fine Art network of galleries in the UK.
Jagdish Swaminathan (Indian, 1928-1994)Untitled signed and dated 'Swaminathan 91' in Devanagiri versooil and wax on canvas, framed146 x 234cm (57 1/2 x 92 1/8in).Footnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Corporate Collection, UK.This Untitled work, painted in 1991, marks a pivotal phase in Swaminathan's career. During this time, he focused on distilling the world into its most fundamental and 'purest essence.' Swaminathan's oeuvre is profoundly shaped by the forms and symbols of tribal art, which significantly influenced his canvases, transforming them with a substantial and evocative aesthetic.The formative years of Swaminathan's career, spanning the latter part of the 1960s and the entirety of the 1970s, began with the Colour Geometry of Space series, which established a foundation for his subsequent work. After exploring pictural depictions of flat geometric planes of colour in this body of work, he began incorporating natural elements into his conceptual landscapes, noticeable in his later Mountain, Tree, and Bird series. In these works, he crafted imaginative realms that were both poetic and often conveyed a profound sense of peace, achieved through the juxtaposition of mountains, trees, rocks, and animals against bold and vibrant geometric fields of colour. The calming serenity of these images captivated his imagination and prompted a deep exploration of the intricate relationships between nature and the spiritual. As such the meditative stillness they evoked became a lasting obsession for the artist. 'The mind and sensibility of the Indian artist are extremely sophisticated and subtle, and nurtured by a view of life that is deeply and searchingly spiritual.'(Ebrahim Alkazi, Manifestations XI - 75 Artists 20th Century Indian Artp.83). Swaminathan's artistic journey was driven not only by a desire for personal exploration but also by a call for the reformation of Indian art, advocating for its liberation from blind nationalism and the uncritical embrace of Western modernism. In the early 1960s, Swaminathan and eleven other artists formed Group 1890, named after the house number of J. Pandya, where they held their inaugural meeting. This collective aimed to explore new artistic horizons and 'stood passionately and romantically for modernist values that signalled change' (Journal of Arts & Ideas, issues 27-28, March 1995, page 147.-Journal of Arts and Ideas -- Digital South Asia Library), representing a pivotal moment in the evolution of Indian contemporary art. The group held its only exhibition in 1963, which significantly influenced the artistic landscape of the time. Despite its brief existence, Swaminathan remained dedicated to its foundational principles. Building on the principles established during this pivotal collective experience, Swaminathan's artistic journey took a significant shift in the 1980s. During this time, he began to explore a palette of natural tones, employing textured paint techniques and creating compositions that emphasized geometric shapes. This evolution distinguishes the consigned lot from his earlier landscapes characterized by vivid colours. The earthy tones present in this untitled work resonate with Swaminathan's later artistic expression, which was profoundly shaped by his formative experiences in the heart of India's forests, where he lived among tribal communities. This immersion fostered a lasting fascination with indigenous art and tribal iconography, which became central to his practice. In J. Swaminathan: An Exhibition of Paintings (Vadehra Art Gallery, 1993), he recounted a formative experience that further illustrates this connection.: 'A young boy had been bitten by a snake, and the witch doctor was reviving him with continuous chants while throwing pots full of water on him. We watched in rapt fascination, and soon enough, the boy recovered, and the snake, which had been imprisoned in an earthen pot, was released and vanished into a thick bamboo grove. This early encounter with tribal life had a profound impact on my later life.'This narrative not only highlights the significance of his early experiences but also sets the stage for understanding his engagement with vernacular art. Swaminathan's work reveals a significant interplay between his creative perspective and India's traditional heritage. Underscoring the lasting influence of traditional forms on his evolving artistic practice.Swaminathan's untitled piece exemplifies this connection through its balanced composition, divided into two main panels. The left panel presents a triangular form textured and layered in warm earth tones of deep browns, ochres, and muted oranges. In contrast, the right panel showcases a cooler, darker palette of greys and blues, characterized by overlapping shapes, triangles, and vertical lines. This juxtaposition creates visual tension, while the central dividing line serves as a unifying element, highlighting the surface's physicality. In Swaminathan's oeuvre, the upward-pointing triangle serves as a signature element, symbolizing stability and balance while suggesting spiritual significance through its central placement. This form presents an abstract and minimalist interpretation of his renowned mountains, viewed in the Hindu context as the home of Shiva. This symbolism enriches the spiritual dimensions of this untitled work and aligns with his broader artistic vision, which extends beyond simple narratives or visual elements. Swaminathan's lyrical approach conveyed in this lot, reflects the neo-tantric movement of the 1970s, which emphasized spirituality, mysticism, and abstraction. As such, for Swaminathan, art transcends traditional representations of reality; it invites a more profound engagement with the essence of life itself and aims to inspire a sense of freedom that encourages deeper explorations and understanding.'Art is neither conformity to reality nor a flight from it. It is a whole new world of experience, the threshold for the passage into the state of freedom'(Jagdish Swaminathan, Group 1890, Manifesto)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1985 Istanbul (Türkei) - lebt und arbeitet in Los Angeles Pacific Ocean B. 2022. Videoinstallation. KI-basiertes Video in Farbe, 3840 x 2160 Pixel, 16-minütiger Loop. Außerdem enthalten: USB-Stick, lasergraviertes Aluminiumkästchen, Mini-PC. Aus einer Auflage von 5 Exemplaren, neben 2 Artist's Proofs. Abspielbar auf einem Bildschirm oder über einen Projektor. Maße der Projektionsfläche variabel. Wiedergabe als Hochformat cm ( in). • KI-generiertes, digitales 'data painting' des gefeierten Shootingstars Refik Anadol. • In 'Pacific Ocean' verwandelt eine künstliche Intelligenz Datensätze mit Windvorhersagen des Pazifiks in ein ästhetisches, zukunftsweisendes Videoerlebnis. • Bereits 2022 gelang dem türkisch-amerikanischen Künstler mit der technisch vergleichbaren Installation 'Unsupervised – Machine Hallucinations' im Museum of Modern Art, New York, ein großer Publikumserfolg. • Zuletzt zeigte die Serpentine Gallery Anfang 2024 eine Einzelausstellung Refik Anadols. Mit einem vom Künstler signierten Zertifikat des Refik Anadol Studios, Los Angeles, vom 20. August 2022. PROVENIENZ: Privatsammlung Süddeutschland (direkt vom Künstler erworben). 'Working with AI means that we are working with past data that we are experiencing now, but which has potential for the future. I call this state 'remembering the future.'' Refik Anadol in einem Interview mit Alex Estorick, 2023, online: www.rightclicksave.com/article/the-interview-refik-anadol-moma. Spätestens seit der erfolgreichen Ausstellung Refik Anadols im Museum of Modern Art in New York 2022/23 wird der in Istanbul geborene, türkisch-amerikanische Medienkünstler als neuer Shootingstar der Kunstwelt gefeiert. Für seine sogenannten 'data paintings' füttert er eine künstliche Intelligenz mit unterschiedlichen Arten von Datensätzen, die daraus abstrakte, höchst ästhetische Videoerlebnisse generiert. Für seine im MoMA ausgestellte Arbeit 'Unsupervised – Machine Hallucinations', die ihn über Nacht weltbekannt machte, dienten ihm die mehr als 200 Jahre umfassende Kunst- und Bildgeschichte des Museums als Ausgangspunkt. Begleitet wurde die Arbeit von der Frage: 'What would a machine dream about after seeing the collection of The Museum of Modern Art?'. Inzwischen befindet sich die Arbeit in der renommierten Sammlung des Museums. Für die 'Pacific Ocean'-Serie greift Refik Anadol auf Datensätze mit Windvorhersagen des Pazifiks zurück und lässt diese von seiner KI aufbereiten. Das Ergebnis ist ein 16-minütiger Videoloop, in dem sich fluide Farbformationen in allen erdenklichen Schattierungen von Blau und Türkis über den Bildschirm bewegen und Assoziationen zu Wellenbewegungen oder Wasserstrudeln wachrufen. Refik Anadol fasziniert sein Publikum dabei nicht nur mit der aufsehenerregenden Ästhetik und Inszenierung seiner KI-basierten Kunstwerke, sondern auch mit dem innovativen Einsatz zukunftsweisender Technologien. Auf künstlerischem Weg vermittelt er uns eine Vorstellung davon, wie künstliche Intelligenz unsere Wahrnehmung zu beeinflussen vermag und welche Fähigkeiten außerhalb ihrer bisherigen Einsatzbereiche in Suchmaschinen oder Chatbots auch im kreativen Bereich für die Zukunft denkbar sind. [AR] Aufrufzeit: 07.12.2024 - ca. 18.15 h +/- 20 Min. Dieses Objekt wird regel- oder differenzbesteuert angeboten, Folgerechtsvergütung fällt an.ENGLISH VERSIONRefik Anadol 1985 Istanbul (Türkei) - lebt und arbeitet in Los Angeles Pacific Ocean B. 2022. Video performance. AI based video in color. 3840 x 2160 pixels, sixteen-minute loop. Includes a flash drive, a laser-engraved aluminum box and a mini PC. From an edition of 5 copies, aside from 2 Artist's Proofs. Suitable for playback on a screen or via a projector. Dimensions are variable, playback in portrait format cm ( in). • AI-generated, digital “data painting” by the acclaimed shooting star Refik Anadol. • In the series 'Pacific Ocean', AI transfers data from wind forecasts for the Pacific Ocean into an aesthetic video experience. • In 2022, the Turkish-American artist enjoyed great public success with the technically comparable installation 'Unsupervised - Machine Hallucinations' at the Museum of Modern Art, New York. • Serpentine Gallery showed a major solo exhibition of the artist's work in early 2024. Accompanied by a certificate issued by the Refik Anadol Studio and signed by the artist, Los Angeles, dated August 20, 2022. PROVENANCE: Private collection, Southern Germany (acquired from the artist). 'Working with AI means that we are working with past data that we are experiencing now, but which has potential for the future. I call this state 'remembering the future.'' Refik Anadol in an interview with Alex Estorick, 2023, online: www.rightclicksave.com/article/the-interview-refik-anadol-moma Ever since Refik Anadol's successful exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 2022/23, the Istanbul-born, Turkish-American media artist has been celebrated as the new shooting star of the art world. For his so-called ' Data Paintings', he feeds an artificial intelligence with different types of data, which then generates abstract, highly aesthetic video creations. For his work 'Unsupervised - Machine Hallucinations' exhibited at MoMA, and the reason why he became world-famous overnight, he used the museum's more than 200 years of art and visual history as a starting point. The work was accompanied by the question: “What would a machine dream about after seeing the collection of The Museum of Modern Art?”. The work is now part of the museum's renowned collection. For the 'Pacific Ocean' series, Refik Anadol draws on data from wind forecasts of the Pacific Ocean and has his AI process them. The result is a 16-minute video loop in which fluid color formations in all imaginable shades of blue and turquoise move across the screen and evoke associations with wave movements or water vortices. Refik Anadol fascinates his audience not only with the extremely media-suitable aesthetics of his AI-based artworks, but also with his innovative use of future-oriented technologies. In an artistic way, he gives us an idea of how artificial intelligence is able to influence our perception of a wide range of topics and what capabilities are conceivable for the future in the creative field in addition to their previous areas of application in search engines or chatbots. [AR] Called up: December 7, 2024 - ca. 18.15 h +/- 20 min. This lot can be purchased subject to differential or regular taxation, artist´s resale right compensation is due.
Manfred Mohr. (1938 Pforzheim). 4352 I=19 M96. 1996. Digitaldruck auf leichtem, glattem Velin. 20,2 x 20,2 cm (21 x 21 cm). Signiert und datiert. Unter Glas gerahmt. - Prachtvoller Druck mit schmalem Rand. Provenienz: Aus der Sammlung Michelle Yoyotte, zuvor Galerie Weiller, Paris. - Mohr gilt als Pionier der computergenerierten Kunst, deren Anfänge bis in die 1960er Jahre zurückgehen. Als ein Teilaspekt dieser Ausrichtung, beschäftigt sich Mohr seit Beginn an mit abstrakten, geometrischen Formen und Rastern - wie sie auch die vorliegende Arbeit in ihrer Komposition im Wesentlichen bestimmen. Digital print on light, smooth wove paper. Signed and dated. Framed under glass. - Splendid impression with narrow margins. - Provenance: From the Michelle Yoyotte Collection, prior Galerie Weiller, Paris. - Mohr is considered a pioneer of computer-generated art, the beginnings of which date back to the 1960s. As an aspect of this orientation, Mohr has been working with abstract, geometric forms and grids from the very beginning - as they also essentially determine the composition of the present work.
* RUTH MULVIE (BRITISH b. 1979), HANDS FULL oil on canvas, signed, titled versounframedoverall size 80cm x 100cmNote: Ruth Mulvie is a contemporary fine artist, known for her vivid palette and for the delightfully unexpected detail in her paintings. She graduated from the Glasgow School of Art and over the years comparisons have been made with Hockney. She cherishes that visceral connection that Kodachrome™ gives us with our past. That single moment frozen in time that one can look at forever. Old photographs are her initial inspiration for each new piece; a digital springboard atop which she dives into her latest delicious fantasy landscape. "Mulvie’s colour choices yell and fizz. They quicken the heartbeat. Sherbet yellow next to candy pink or lime green besides turquoise, they all elevate the mood. In her paintings we are invited to join the most wonderful party or shared experience. Mulvie’s realms surprise and delight. Hers are playful, glamorous worlds with pure glee for oxygen. And in each we are granted a day in happy valley. At the heart of Mulvie’s pieces is the palpable joyfulness in her response to colour. She is at her happiest when mixing and combining paint, waiting for the thrill of the perfect shade. For her, colour is emotion, colour is memory, colour is her favourite place to be. And we are all invited. There’s no place like it." Julie Tellouche
* RUTH MULVIE (BRITISH b. 1979), BROWN BASKET oil on canvas, signed, titled versounframedoverall size 70cm x 100cm Note: Ruth Mulvie is a contemporary fine artist, known for her vivid palette and for the delightfully unexpected detail in her paintings. She graduated from the Glasgow School of Art and over the years comparisons have been made with Hockney. She cherishes that visceral connection that Kodachrome™ gives us with our past. That single moment frozen in time that one can look at forever. Old photographs are her initial inspiration for each new piece; a digital springboard atop which she dives into her latest delicious fantasy landscape. "Mulvie’s colour choices yell and fizz. They quicken the heartbeat. Sherbet yellow next to candy pink or lime green besides turquoise, they all elevate the mood. In her paintings we are invited to join the most wonderful party or shared experience. Mulvie’s realms surprise and delight. Hers are playful, glamorous worlds with pure glee for oxygen. And in each we are granted a day in happy valley. At the heart of Mulvie’s pieces is the palpable joyfulness in her response to colour. She is at her happiest when mixing and combining paint, waiting for the thrill of the perfect shade. For her, colour is emotion, colour is memory, colour is her favourite place to be. And we are all invited. There’s no place like it." Julie Tellouche
* STUART MCALPINE MILLER (SCOTTISH b. 1964), SPELLBOUND IN MOTION limited edition digital print on paper, signed in silver ink and numbered 43/100, from the Revelations : A Portrait of Magic Seriesmounted, framed and under glass image size 81cm x 63cm, overall size 101cm x 82cmNote: certificate of authenticity is included with this lot.Note 2: Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. Fusing cartoons with themes of idealism and consumerism, his multilayered artworks blend the past with the present through layers of figurative imagery, text and symbols. His release, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic, depicts the central characters of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Stuart's McAlpine Miller’s spectral style has been described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt, who also praised its 4D aesthetic, adding that he has “one of the most creative minds in art today”. Using subtle tones of paint, he creates the illusion of transparency. The overall effect is similar to looking through a glass bottle, distorting the image and presenting a different version of the same subject. In turn, a far-fetched reality is created, highlighting the unrealistic expectations of today’s society. A graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Stuart is an admirer of Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch but is particularly inspired by one of the leading exponents of Pop Art, Andy Warhol. Stuart says: “Warhol’s views on mass consumerism and the way he translated these into his art is something I really relate to. I hope my art does something similar and stands the test of time.” Inspired by JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Stuart’s Revelations: A Portrait of Magic collection has captured best-loved characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Stuart says: “The art of illusion and magic reveals itself through the unified bond of the three central characters. As we continue to work in unison, we open the doors to an unimagined future, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. A new era lies ahead, as yet unrecognised but already awaiting our arrival.”In 2011, Stuart was chosen as artist-in-residence by the world-famous Savoy hotel after its major refurbishment. During his time there, he produced the collection A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite, which offered a unique insight into the hotel's patron, including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. This popular release for Castle Fine Art was followed by Lost Lives/Split Personalities, which depicted some of history's most famous musicians including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and George Michael. Music took on a new meaning for Stuart when he began playing the piano seriously. Stuart says: “Music has for me, like many others, greatly influenced my own approach to my art, and the potential it creates within. The emotion that music can reveal allows the listener to transport themselves to a time, a place and a feeling. Art can do the same. We just have to open our minds.” The piano and art took on a new significance for Stuart when he was commissioned by Paul McCartney to paint the piano which he used on his 2004 European Tour. Stuart’s talents also saw him work on several advertising campaigns including Renault, McVities and Virgin; he also painted a triptych of The Alternative Last Supper used as backdrop for the main dining scene in Stephen Berkoff’s 1998 film Decadence. Stuart McAlpine Miller has commissions and collectors around the world, and has exhibited internationally, including Connaught Brown, the Catto Gallery, Kings Road Gallery, Rebecca Hossack Gallery and Duncan Miller in London; Ruth O'Hara and Hoerle-Guggenheim in New York and the SOTA Gallery, Hong Kong, as well as through the Castle Fine Art network of galleries in the UK.
* STUART MCALPINE MILLER (SCOTTISH b. 1964), A COMPLEX NATURE limited edition digital print on paper, signed in silver ink and numbered 64/100, from the Revelations : A Portrait of Magic Seriesmounted, framed and under glass image size 81cm x 63cm, overall size 101cm x 82cm Note: certificate of authenticity is included with this lot.Note 2: Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. Fusing cartoons with themes of idealism and consumerism, his multilayered artworks blend the past with the present through layers of figurative imagery, text and symbols. His release, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic, depicts the central characters of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Stuart's McAlpine Miller’s spectral style has been described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt, who also praised its 4D aesthetic, adding that he has “one of the most creative minds in art today”. Using subtle tones of paint, he creates the illusion of transparency. The overall effect is similar to looking through a glass bottle, distorting the image and presenting a different version of the same subject. In turn, a far-fetched reality is created, highlighting the unrealistic expectations of today’s society. A graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Stuart is an admirer of Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch but is particularly inspired by one of the leading exponents of Pop Art, Andy Warhol. Stuart says: “Warhol’s views on mass consumerism and the way he translated these into his art is something I really relate to. I hope my art does something similar and stands the test of time.” Inspired by JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Stuart’s Revelations: A Portrait of Magic collection has captured best-loved characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Stuart says: “The art of illusion and magic reveals itself through the unified bond of the three central characters. As we continue to work in unison, we open the doors to an unimagined future, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. A new era lies ahead, as yet unrecognised but already awaiting our arrival.”In 2011, Stuart was chosen as artist-in-residence by the world-famous Savoy hotel after its major refurbishment. During his time there, he produced the collection A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite, which offered a unique insight into the hotel's patron, including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. This popular release for Castle Fine Art was followed by Lost Lives/Split Personalities, which depicted some of history's most famous musicians including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and George Michael. Music took on a new meaning for Stuart when he began playing the piano seriously. Stuart says: “Music has for me, like many others, greatly influenced my own approach to my art, and the potential it creates within. The emotion that music can reveal allows the listener to transport themselves to a time, a place and a feeling. Art can do the same. We just have to open our minds.” The piano and art took on a new significance for Stuart when he was commissioned by Paul McCartney to paint the piano which he used on his 2004 European Tour. Stuart’s talents also saw him work on several advertising campaigns including Renault, McVities and Virgin; he also painted a triptych of The Alternative Last Supper used as backdrop for the main dining scene in Stephen Berkoff’s 1998 film Decadence. Stuart McAlpine Miller has commissions and collectors around the world, and has exhibited internationally, including Connaught Brown, the Catto Gallery, Kings Road Gallery, Rebecca Hossack Gallery and Duncan Miller in London; Ruth O'Hara and Hoerle-Guggenheim in New York and the SOTA Gallery, Hong Kong, as well as through the Castle Fine Art network of galleries in the UK.
* STUART MCALPINE MILLER (SCOTTISH b. 1964), HYPNOTIC REVEAL limited edition digital print on paper, signed in silver ink and numbered 58/100, from the Revelations : A Portrait of Magic seriesmounted, framed and under glass image size 81cm x 63cm, overall size 101cm x 82cmNote: certificate of authenticity is included with this lot.Note 2: Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. Fusing cartoons with themes of idealism and consumerism, his multilayered artworks blend the past with the present through layers of figurative imagery, text and symbols. His release, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic, depicts the central characters of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Stuart's McAlpine Miller’s spectral style has been described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt, who also praised its 4D aesthetic, adding that he has “one of the most creative minds in art today”. Using subtle tones of paint, he creates the illusion of transparency. The overall effect is similar to looking through a glass bottle, distorting the image and presenting a different version of the same subject. In turn, a far-fetched reality is created, highlighting the unrealistic expectations of today’s society. A graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Stuart is an admirer of Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch but is particularly inspired by one of the leading exponents of Pop Art, Andy Warhol. Stuart says: “Warhol’s views on mass consumerism and the way he translated these into his art is something I really relate to. I hope my art does something similar and stands the test of time.” Inspired by JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Stuart’s Revelations: A Portrait of Magic collection has captured best-loved characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Stuart says: “The art of illusion and magic reveals itself through the unified bond of the three central characters. As we continue to work in unison, we open the doors to an unimagined future, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. A new era lies ahead, as yet unrecognised but already awaiting our arrival.”In 2011, Stuart was chosen as artist-in-residence by the world-famous Savoy hotel after its major refurbishment. During his time there, he produced the collection A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite, which offered a unique insight into the hotel's patron, including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. This popular release for Castle Fine Art was followed by Lost Lives/Split Personalities, which depicted some of history's most famous musicians including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and George Michael. Music took on a new meaning for Stuart when he began playing the piano seriously. Stuart says: “Music has for me, like many others, greatly influenced my own approach to my art, and the potential it creates within. The emotion that music can reveal allows the listener to transport themselves to a time, a place and a feeling. Art can do the same. We just have to open our minds.” The piano and art took on a new significance for Stuart when he was commissioned by Paul McCartney to paint the piano which he used on his 2004 European Tour. Stuart’s talents also saw him work on several advertising campaigns including Renault, McVities and Virgin; he also painted a triptych of The Alternative Last Supper used as backdrop for the main dining scene in Stephen Berkoff’s 1998 film Decadence. Stuart McAlpine Miller has commissions and collectors around the world, and has exhibited internationally, including Connaught Brown, the Catto Gallery, Kings Road Gallery, Rebecca Hossack Gallery and Duncan Miller in London; Ruth O'Hara and Hoerle-Guggenheim in New York and the SOTA Gallery, Hong Kong, as well as through the Castle Fine Art network of galleries in the UK.
* STUART MCALPINE MILLER (SCOTTISH b. 1964), FROM THE EVIL WITHIN limited edition digital print on paper, signed in silver ink and numbered 43/100, from the Revelations : A Portrait of Magic Seriesmounted, framed and under glass image size 81cm x 63cm, overall size 101cm x 82cmNote: certificate of authenticity is included with this lot.Note 2: Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. Fusing cartoons with themes of idealism and consumerism, his multilayered artworks blend the past with the present through layers of figurative imagery, text and symbols. His release, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic, depicts the central characters of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Stuart's McAlpine Miller’s spectral style has been described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt, who also praised its 4D aesthetic, adding that he has “one of the most creative minds in art today”. Using subtle tones of paint, he creates the illusion of transparency. The overall effect is similar to looking through a glass bottle, distorting the image and presenting a different version of the same subject. In turn, a far-fetched reality is created, highlighting the unrealistic expectations of today’s society. A graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Stuart is an admirer of Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch but is particularly inspired by one of the leading exponents of Pop Art, Andy Warhol. Stuart says: “Warhol’s views on mass consumerism and the way he translated these into his art is something I really relate to. I hope my art does something similar and stands the test of time.” Inspired by JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Stuart’s Revelations: A Portrait of Magic collection has captured best-loved characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Stuart says: “The art of illusion and magic reveals itself through the unified bond of the three central characters. As we continue to work in unison, we open the doors to an unimagined future, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. A new era lies ahead, as yet unrecognised but already awaiting our arrival.”In 2011, Stuart was chosen as artist-in-residence by the world-famous Savoy hotel after its major refurbishment. During his time there, he produced the collection A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite, which offered a unique insight into the hotel's patron, including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. This popular release for Castle Fine Art was followed by Lost Lives/Split Personalities, which depicted some of history's most famous musicians including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and George Michael. Music took on a new meaning for Stuart when he began playing the piano seriously. Stuart says: “Music has for me, like many others, greatly influenced my own approach to my art, and the potential it creates within. The emotion that music can reveal allows the listener to transport themselves to a time, a place and a feeling. Art can do the same. We just have to open our minds.” The piano and art took on a new significance for Stuart when he was commissioned by Paul McCartney to paint the piano which he used on his 2004 European Tour. Stuart’s talents also saw him work on several advertising campaigns including Renault, McVities and Virgin; he also painted a triptych of The Alternative Last Supper used as backdrop for the main dining scene in Stephen Berkoff’s 1998 film Decadence. Stuart McAlpine Miller has commissions and collectors around the world, and has exhibited internationally, including Connaught Brown, the Catto Gallery, Kings Road Gallery, Rebecca Hossack Gallery and Duncan Miller in London; Ruth O'Hara and Hoerle-Guggenheim in New York and the SOTA Gallery, Hong Kong, as well as through the Castle Fine Art network of galleries in the UK.
* STUART MCALPINE MILLER (SCOTTISH b. 1964), SPLIT PERSONALITY limited edition digital print on paper, signed in silver ink and numbered 43/100, from the Revelations : A Portrait of Magic Seriesmounted, framed and under glassimage size 81cm x 63cm, overall size 101cm x 82cmNote: certificate of authenticity is included with this lot.Note 2: Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. Fusing cartoons with themes of idealism and consumerism, his multilayered artworks blend the past with the present through layers of figurative imagery, text and symbols. His release, Revelations: A Portrait of Magic, depicts the central characters of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Stuart's McAlpine Miller’s spectral style has been described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt, who also praised its 4D aesthetic, adding that he has “one of the most creative minds in art today”. Using subtle tones of paint, he creates the illusion of transparency. The overall effect is similar to looking through a glass bottle, distorting the image and presenting a different version of the same subject. In turn, a far-fetched reality is created, highlighting the unrealistic expectations of today’s society. A graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, Stuart is an admirer of Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch but is particularly inspired by one of the leading exponents of Pop Art, Andy Warhol. Stuart says: “Warhol’s views on mass consumerism and the way he translated these into his art is something I really relate to. I hope my art does something similar and stands the test of time.” Inspired by JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Stuart’s Revelations: A Portrait of Magic collection has captured best-loved characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Stuart says: “The art of illusion and magic reveals itself through the unified bond of the three central characters. As we continue to work in unison, we open the doors to an unimagined future, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. A new era lies ahead, as yet unrecognised but already awaiting our arrival.”In 2011, Stuart was chosen as artist-in-residence by the world-famous Savoy hotel after its major refurbishment. During his time there, he produced the collection A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite, which offered a unique insight into the hotel's patron, including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. This popular release for Castle Fine Art was followed by Lost Lives/Split Personalities, which depicted some of history's most famous musicians including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and George Michael. Music took on a new meaning for Stuart when he began playing the piano seriously. Stuart says: “Music has for me, like many others, greatly influenced my own approach to my art, and the potential it creates within. The emotion that music can reveal allows the listener to transport themselves to a time, a place and a feeling. Art can do the same. We just have to open our minds.” The piano and art took on a new significance for Stuart when he was commissioned by Paul McCartney to paint the piano which he used on his 2004 European Tour. Stuart’s talents also saw him work on several advertising campaigns including Renault, McVities and Virgin; he also painted a triptych of The Alternative Last Supper used as backdrop for the main dining scene in Stephen Berkoff’s 1998 film Decadence. Stuart McAlpine Miller has commissions and collectors around the world, and has exhibited internationally, including Connaught Brown, the Catto Gallery, Kings Road Gallery, Rebecca Hossack Gallery and Duncan Miller in London; Ruth O'Hara and Hoerle-Guggenheim in New York and the SOTA Gallery, Hong Kong, as well as through the Castle Fine Art network of galleries in the UK.
Titles include: I will survive: Physical and Virtual Spaces by Hito Steyerl (2021); Critical Laboratory: The writings of Thomas Hirschhorn edited by Lisa Lee and Hal Foster (2013). A duo that explores how art engages with political, social, and technological issues in contemporary society, covering topics such as: Art as a tool for political and social critique, public spaces and accessibility, digital and physical realms in contemporary art, and the role of art in contemporary society. The lot measures: 8''L x 3''W x 11.25''H. Issued: 21st centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Very good condition.
Yngve Holen(Geb. 1982 Braunschweig; lebt und arbeiten in Berlin)"Window Seat Y". OriginaltitelMundgeblasenes Uran-Glas, pulverbeschichteter Stahl und Silikon, 2019. Aus der Serie "Window Seats", die Holen u. a. in der Kunsthalle Basel und der 9. Berlin Biennale 2016 zeigte. In seinen Installationen, skulpturalen und architektonischen Arbeiten, beschäftigt sich der Künstler mit dem Konzept des Posthumanen, insbesondere in Bezug auf die ständigen technologischen Fortschritte auf den menschlichen Körper und verändert den Blickwinkel auf unsere alltägliche Umgebung. Holen, der Meisterschüler der Bildhauerei an der HfBK Städelschule in Frankfurt a. M. war und an der Universität für angewandte Kunst in Wien studierte, gehört zu den wichtigsten Vertretern der sog. Digital Art Generation, die seit Beginn der 2010er Jahre im internationalen Fokus der Kunstwelt steht. 65 cm x 55 cm x 25 cm. Provenienz: Aus dem Atelier des Künstlers; Schleswig-Holsteinische Stiftung.Mouth-blown uranium glass, powder-coated steel and silicone, 2019.
Bob Dylan (b.1941) The Asia Series (Hunan Province, Opium, Shanghai & The Bridge)The set of four digital pigment prints in colours, 2021, each signed in pencil. numbered from the edition of 295, printed by GTZ Fine Art Editions, New York, co-published by Washington Green Fine Art, Birmingham, and Black Buffalo Artworks, with their accompanying certificates of authenticity, on 350gsm Hahnemühle Museum Etching wove paper, with full margins, each sheet 762 x 672mm (30 x 26 1/2in)
The BMW Art Car project is a unique fusion of art and automotive engineering, where prominent artists re-imagine BMW vehicles as striking works of art. Since the project's inception in 1975, BMW has collaborated with world-renowned artists, including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Jeff Koons, who have transformed models across the BMW line-up into vibrant canvases. Each car combines aesthetic creativity with BMW’s renowned engineering, resulting in a captivating collection that’s both a celebration of art and a homage to automotive performance. The idea for the first BMW Art Car originated with French race driver and art enthusiast Hervé Poulain, who wanted to blend his passion for racing with contemporary art. Poulain enlisted American artist Alexander Calder to paint a BMW 3.0 CSL, creating a piece that combined Calder’s bold colours and geometric forms with BMW’s sleek racing lines. This car debuted at the 1975 24 Hours of Le Mans race, setting the tone for an iconic tradition that would continue for decades. BMW’s Art Car collection spans a variety of models, from the 635 CSi and M1 to the Z1 and i8, each interpreted through the unique vision of its artist. Roy Lichtenstein’s 1977 320i, for example, featured his signature comic-book style with bold dots and lines that gave the car a sense of speed and movement. Andy Warhol’s 1979 M1 Art Car, perhaps the most famous, was hand-painted by the artist in just 28 minutes. Warhol’s expressive brushstrokes gave the car an almost kinetic energy, as if it were already in motion. Over the years, the project has evolved, welcoming artists from diverse backgrounds, styles, and global regions. In 2010, Jeff Koons created a BMW M3 GT2 Art Car, featuring an explosion of colours and energy that echoed the power of the race car. Recently, artists like Cao Fei and John Baldessari have explored digital themes and minimalist forms, using the cars as platforms to comment on technology, speed and culture. Today, BMW Art Cars are exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide, embodying the intersection of creativity and engineering. Each Art Car tells a story of collaboration and innovation, making this series a cultural legacy for both art and automotive enthusiasts.Here we have what we believe to be a full collection of 16 BMW Art Car models. All are boxed and in their display cases, it is thought only two of them have been on display and the rest have remained in their original boxes. The detail of these exquisite 1/18 scale models is exceptional. The quality has to be seen to be appreciated. Offered for sale from a private collector. Consigned by Stewart Banks.Guide £6,000-£8,000 A FULL COLLECTION OF 16 BMW ART PROJECT CARS. ALL ARE BOXED AND ONLY TWO HAVE BEEN ON DISPLAY AT THE VENDORS HOUSE.THESE ARE 1/18th SCALE MODELS WITH SUPERB DETAIL
SPYROS VASSILIOU (1902-1985)L'étudiante inscrit en grec au centre sur l'étiquette encaustique sur panneau dur122 x 54 cm. (48 1/16 x 21 5/8in.)written in Greek in the center on the labelencaustic on hardboardFootnotes:ProvenanceThe artist's collection, Athens.Private collection, Athens.ExpositionsAthens, Zappeion Hall, Panhellenic Art Exhibition, April-May, 1952, no. 69 (listed in the exhibition catalogue, p. 7).Athens, Martinos Gallery, Spyros Vassiliou, Loved Ones, May 2003, no. 17 (illustrated in the exhibition catalogue).Thessaloniki, Municipal Cultural Center, 42nd Dimitria - A Journey in History: Three Centuries of School Textbooks, September 9 - October 10, 2007 (illustrated in the exhibition catalogue, p. 173) LittératureS. Vassiliou, Lights and Shadows, Athens, 1969, p. 304 (catalogued), p. 116 (illustrated, fig. 124).H. Kambouridis, Spyros Vassiliou, Exhibitions, Ikaros editions, Athens 1982, p. 46 (listed).A. Kouria, Images of Children in Greek Art of the 20th Century, Dodoni editions, Athens 1991, p. 73 (mentioned).Spyros Vassiliou Atelier, 2007-2008 Educational Programs, brochure, Athens 2007 (illustrated). I. Orati, Spyros Vassiliou, Contemporary Greek Artists series, Ta Nea editions, Athens 2009, p. 47 (illustrated).Contemporary Greek Art institute Digital Platform, dp.iset.gr, Spyros Vassiliou Works, p. 1 (illustrated).E.D. Matthiopoulos ed., The Institution of the Panhellenic Art Exhibition 1938-1987, Rethymno 2022, p. 142, fig. 12 (illustrated). This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
PAN'S LABYRINTH (2006) - Faun (Doug Jones) Face Appliance - A Faun (Doug Jones) face appliance from Guillermo del Toro's fantasy film Pan's Labyrinth. Upon arriving at the Labyrinth, Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) met the fantastical Faun, with whom she interacted throughout the film, as he entrusted her with three tasks. Pan's Labyrinth was both a commercial and critical success, winning three Academy Awards in 2007 for Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction and Best Make-up. The Faun was brought to life using a combination of prosthetics created by DDT (founded by Academy Award-winners David Marti and Montse Ribe) and CGI, with Del Toro keen to avoid the complete use of digital effects to make the character more tangible. The face appliance is made of latex, hand-painted green with faux hair attached at the chin and along each jawline. It is displayed on a stand comprising a wooden base and a fibreglass facial frame. Dimensions: 20 cm x 24 cm x 49 cm (7.75" x 9.5" x 19.25")Estimate: £7,500 - 15,000 † ΔBidding for this lot will end on Thursday, November 14th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Friday, November 15th, Saturday, November 16th or Sunday, November 17th.
Klaus Jörres, "Bluhm für Goslar", 6 signierte Farblithographien von 2004Klaus Jörres, *1973, lebt und arbeitet in Berlin. Hier: "Bluhm für Goslar", 6 Farblithographien/Karton, 84 x 59,5 cm, je handsigniert, im Druck unten links bezeichnet, Mönchehaus-Museum für moderne Kunst Goslar, o. RahmenZum Künstler: 1996-99 Studium der Malerei an der ABK Maastricht. Von 1999 bis 2002 setzte er sein Studium an der Hochschule der Künste Berlin fort und wurde 2001 als Meisterschüler von Katharina Sieverding ausgezeichnet. Seine Werke wurden in Institutionen wie der Mercedes-Benz Art Collection, Pace Gallery NY, dem Neuen Berliner Kunstverein ausgestellt; zudem auf internationalen Kunstplattformen wie der Armory Show oder der Art Cologne präsentiert. Er generiert seit 2000 hauptsächlich digital analoge Malerei auf der Basis einer Rasterstruktur.
THE ELDERSsigned and dated GWOKTCHO S. / 7/09/02 lower rightacrylic on bark cloth50 x 72.5cm; 19 3/4 x 28 1/2in62.5 x 85.5cm; 24 1/2 x 33 3/4in (framed)Property of a Private Collector, LondonGwoktcho studied Fine Arts at Makerere University, Kampala and has been a senior lecturer at the School of Industrial and Fine Arts since 2018. As a teacher he sees his role as to 'equip the next generation with professional skills making them relevant in a digital and multimedia visual and competitive world'. He draws most of his images from the African lifestyles including wildlife and figurative scenes. Gwoktcho's work has featured in a number of AFRIKart exhibitions. His drawings, paintings and sculptures are to be found at the State House (Uganda) and held by a number of collectors worldwide. Previously he exhibited in the USA, Europe, Asia and widely in Africa. He portrays Africa as a land of life, encompassing rich and diverse cultures, and it is his ability to harness these ancient African art forms with modern expressive aesthetic that defines his work from a generation of contemporary artists.
Ridolfino Venuti. Accurata e succinta descrizione topografica delle antichità di Roma... Edizione seconda, accresciuta delle nuove scoperte e di molte osservazioni riguardanti particolarmente le arti. 2 Bde. Mit wdh. gestochener Titelvignette, 2 gestochenen Vignetten, einer großen gefalteten Kupferkarte, einem gestochenen Porträt und 62 gestochenen Tafeln. Rom, Montagnani-Mirabili, 1803. 1 Bl., XXIV, XXVI, 190 S. 1 Bl., VIII, 222 S. 4°. HLdr. d. Zt. mit reicher RVergoldung und goldgepr. RSchild, Marmorvorsätze (etwas berieben und bestoßen, ein Rücken leicht beschabt). Aus der Bibliothek von Röttger Graf von Veltheim (1781-1848), Titelblätter verso mit seinem Stempel. - Zweite Ausgabe (EA 1763). - Cicognara 3906 ("le tavole sono disegnate e intagliate con gusto da buoni artisti"). Univ. Cat. Books on Art II, 2048. Brunet V, 1126. - Kollation der Tafeln deckungsgleich mit den Digitalisaten der Universität Heidelberg und der Österreichischen Nationalbibliothek. Andere Exemplare wohl mit 63 Tafeln. - Seltene zweite erweiterte Ausgabe über die Denkmäler des alten Rom von Venuti (1705-1763), Etruskologe und einer der wichtigsten Archäologen des 18. Jahrhunderts. Die Tafeln u.a. von Piranesi. - Papierbedingt leicht gebräunt und etwas braunfleckig. Insgesamt wohlerhalten. - Dabei: Ders. Accurata, e succinta descrizione topografica e istorica di Roma moderna. Opera postuma. Bd. 1 (v. 2) Mit gestochener Titelvignette und 36 gestochenen Tafeln. Rom, Barbiellini, 1766. VIII, 288 S. 4°. Ldr. im Stil d. Zt. mit goldgepr. RSchild und reicher RVergoldung. Architecture - 2 vols. With a repeated engraved title vignette, 2 engraved vignettes, a large folded copper map, an engraved portrait and 62 engraved plates. Cont. half leather with gilt spine label and gilt on spine, marbled endpapers (somewhat rubbed and bumped, one spine slightly scuffed). - From the library of Röttger Graf von Veltheim (1781-1848), title pages verso with his stamp. - Second edition (first publ. 1763). - Collation of plates congruent with the digital copies of the University of Heidelberg and the Austrian National Library. Other copies supposedly with 63 plates. - Rare second expanded edition on the monuments of ancient Rome by Venuti (1705-1763), Etruscologist and one of the most important archaeologists of the 18th century. The plates by Piranesi and others. - Paper slightly browned and somewhat brownstained. Overall well preserved. - Including: see above.
King of Clubs. Katie Ponder, digital artwork print on paper, signed to the front, unframed. Artwork size: 29.7cm x 21cm, paper size: 40cm x 29.5cm. Katie Ponder is a multi-award winning artist. She graduated in 2014 from Falmouth University receiving a 1st class BA with honors in illustration. She studied at foundation level at Camberwell University of the arts in 2011. Katie was the winner the AOI Book Award for new talent in 2014 and in 2017 she was shortlisted for the Folio Society Award, and winner of the House of Illustration People's Choice Award. In October 2017 Kate was the winner of the Glyndebourne Art Award and her work was used as the cover of the Glyndebourne 2017 On your programme. Her work has been featured in Witches & Pagans magazine, VAROOM, Amelia's Magazine, Firewords, SOFFA, Communication Arts, DPI Magazine and exhibited at Somerset House, The Lyric Theatre and Glyndebourne. Here is the King of Clubs in all his glory... Inspired by male vulnerability being so important in leading the way... Or maybe an illustration of "the emperor's new clothes". Please note that Ewbank's are charging no buyers premium for any lots sold in this auction.
Jenny Saville (b.1970)Red StareDigital print in colours, 2012, signed and dated in pencil, numbered from the edition of 50, on Somerset photo paper, with full margins, sheet 594 x 420mm (23 3/8 x 16 1/2 in)Note: This edition was not released to the public and was gifted to the Modern Art Oxford staff on the occasion of the artist's exhibition Jenny Saville, 23 June - 16 Sept 2012.
THE VINYL FACTORY PRESENTS: 3D AND THE ART OF MASSIVE ATTACK, a visual history of a band who have sold over 11 million records worldwide, compiled and designed by 3D using images from a personal archive and original artefacts scanned by the artist for the recordNote: Robert Del Naja, also known as 3D, is a British artist and musician, best known as a founding member of trip hop collective Massive Attack. He began his visual art career as a graffiti artist in the 1980s while collaborating with the Wild Bunch collective in Bristol. Del Naja’s visual art is integral to Massive Attack’s identity, designing album covers and tour visuals that combine mixed media and digital elements. His notable artworks include the “War Paint” series, consisting of paintings about global conflict and political themes, which were exhibited at Lazarides Gallery in London. In 2021, Del Naja debuted Code Temporal, an audiovisual work created in collaboration with AI artist Mario Klingemann and fashion brand Valentino. Del Naja has also created limited-edition prints to raise funds for charities during the COVID-19 pandemic and for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
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Allen Ruppersberg (American, b.1944) 'The Ten Historical...' Landfall Press Lithograph Portfolio 2012, each signed and editioned Roman numeral 'I', a complete portfolio of 'The Top Ten Historical Similarities (and differences) Between Prints and Photographs', (10) altered lithographs with digital elements, only two Roman numeral subscriber impressions made, in original fabric covered book with metallic lettering Property from: Collection of Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Graf, Woodlot Gallery, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Condition: no damage to art noted, portfolio having minor scuffs and stains Category: Fine Art > Prints & Multiples Estimated Sale Time: 10:53 am (America/Chicago) Shipping Status: Leonard Auction Shipping Quote Download High Resolution Photographs:Photograph #1Photograph #2Photograph #3Photograph #4Photograph #5
PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841-1919)Baigneuse signed 'Renoir' (lower right)oil on canvas27.7 x 23cm (10 7/8 x 9 1/16in).Painted in 1916Footnotes:This work will be included in the forthcoming Pierre-Auguste Renoir Digital Catalogue Raisonné, currently being prepared under the sponsorship of the Wildenstein Plattner Institute, Inc.ProvenanceGalerie Durand-Ruel, Paris.Paul Vallotton, Lausanne, no. 7754.Galerie Tanner, Zurich.Private collection, Switzerland (acquired from the above); their sale, Sotheby's, London, 27 June 1990, lot 103.Anon. sale, Sotheby's, London, 4 December 1996, lot 119.Private collection, Europe (acquired at the above sale); their sale, Christie's, London, 21 June 2006, lot 222.Private collection, UK (acquired at the above sale).LiteratureA. Vollard, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Tableaux, Pastels et Dessins, San Francisco, 1989, no. 1373 (illustrated p. 287).G-P. & M. Dauberville, Renoir, Catalogue raisonné des tableaux, pastels, dessins et aquarelles, Vol. V, 1911-1919 & 1er Supplément, Paris, 2014, no. 4373 (illustrated p. 445).Baigneuse was painted around 1916, at a time when Pierre-Auguste Renoir was deeply invested in exploring the theme of the female nude within a natural environment. The artist sought inspiration from the French and Italian Masters, such as Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867) and Raphael (1483-1520), whose paintings captivated him during his 1881 tour of Italy. Renoir's motivation stemmed not only from a desire to cement his legacy in art history alongside his heroes, but also to offer a more expressive alternative to the polished, idealised nudes of academic painters such William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905). Renoir's devotion to the subject was remarked upon by Berthe Morisot (1841-1895), who wrote in her journal in 1886: '[Renoir] is a draftsman of the first rank [...] He tells me that the nude is absolutely indispensable as an art form' (G. Muehsam (ed.), French Painters and Paintings from the Fourteenth Century to Post-Impressionism: A Library of Art Criticism, New York, 1970, p. 513).Baigneuse depicts a nude woman stepping into an inviting blue stream, her back turned toward the viewer, her arms raised delicately to balance her passage through the reeds. While her posture grants fluidity and movement to the composition, the soft transitions of light and shadow across her skin give it a lifelike texture. The rouge of her left cheek is echoed within the delicate pink accents that appear across her figure, sensuously evoking her youthful vitality and perhaps her reaction to the coolness of the water. These honest and tender details generate a wonderful fusion of spontaneity and intimacy – an evocative framework by which to celebrate the sensuality and grace of the female form. Typical of his mature style, Renoir employs softer, more fluid brushstrokes and a warm, luminous colour palette. The play of light across the bather's skin conjures a golden radiance, while the more loosely worked water and vegetation, with their cooler tones, swathe her within an atmospheric veil. Nude women being enveloped by nature was a key artistic motif for Renoir, who was fascinated with the harmonious relationship between humanity and nature. He took his cue from his more classical forbears, such as Titian (c. 1488-1576) and Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), who frequently portrayed nudes within mythological or pastoral contexts. For Renoir, this trope was key to achieving his certain sense of joie de vivre – inviting the viewer into idyllic and pleasurable scenes that offer a retreat from the rapidly industrialising world outside.'Hymns to light and colour, to youth and life', Renoir's female nudes stand among the most celebrated works of Impressionist art (G. Muehsam, op. cit., p. 516). Indeed, the present work boasts an important early pedigree, with its first documented owner being Galerie Durand-Ruel, an institution that played a pivotal role in the promotion and success of Impressionist artists. Paul Durand-Ruel (1831-1922) was a visionary art dealer who recognised the potential of Renoir and his contemporaries at a time when their work was often met with scepticism from critics. His early support and international promotion of the Impressionists was critical in securing their enduring recognition. Baigneuse was subsequently owned by the esteemed Lausanne gallerist, Paul Vallotton (1864-1936). Like Durand-Ruel, his discerning taste and critical influence played a key role in the circulation and appreciation of Impressionist and Modern Art. More recently, the present work has remained in the same private UK collection for almost two decades. As a tender and luminous evocation of Renoir's devotion to nature and the female form, Baigneuse represents a remarkable example of the most pure and expressive work of his mature period.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Continuous computer animation on an LCD screen, supplied in its original cardboard box with an instruction booklet. Signed in black ink on a label affixed to the reverse. 24.8 x 30.5 x 4.2 cm. Numbered from an edition of 300. Published by Alan Cristea Gallery, London, and produced by Torch Computers, Cambridge. In this work, Opie creates a continuous animation displayed on an LCD screen. Opie recreates a simulated view from his window, inviting the viewer to share their perspective. Through simple, stylised forms, the animation conveys movement and life, exploring the relationship between art and technology. The screen acts as an ever-evolving digital canvas, offering a dynamic and surprising experience. Provenance: Private English collection.
▲ Banksy (b.1974) 'Police Riot Van' (Dismaland Gift Print)digital print in colours, signed 'BANKSY' l.r., and inscribed 'Thanks Sarah'sheet 17.7 x 23.7cmOne of three Dismaland prints gifted to the members of Pussy Riot after they filmed a video at the site. In 2015, Banksy unveiled 'Dismaland' - a theme park in Weston-super-Mare built in a disused lido. Its rides and attractions satirised the commercialised fare of Disneyland and included exhibits from fifty-eight artists. One of Banksy’s contributions was the police van fountain, interpreted in this print as a site of reclamation. A rainbow frames the van, a symbol of state power and intervention, and children crawl around on the vehicle, playing amongst the vegetation which has overtaken it. Perhaps Banksy imagines the future of his own art object, or perhaps a more figurative future where violence is overcome by the force of peace. As the sapling and flowers have found a way to grow out of the metal car frame, so too will peace find a way.Condition ReportFramed: 24.5 x 33cmNot viewed out of frame but apppears to be in good condition.
Lioness of Love Truth and Courage. Artist: Cora Studios.Artist Info: Rachael took the leap into self-employment founding Cora Studios in 2019 having worked in the education sector. She is now a full-time freelance illustrator and graphic artist. Supporting clients with a wide range of disciplines, including graphic art, digital marketing and communication, illustration, and website design, she is never ever bored! Rachael is an East Anglian through and through; born in Cambridge, raised in Suffolk, and now living on the Norfolk Broads.Artist website: www.corastudios.com Sponsor: Dream On.Dream on is a boutique in Eye that is so much more than a dress shop. A warm welcome and exceptional service are guaranteed whenever you call in.Sponsor website: https://dream-on.co.uk/Sponsor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DreamOnSuffolkSponsor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clothing_dream_on/ Approx animal weight (Kg): 7.8.Approx animal size (cm): 30 x 14 x 25.
CHRISTOPHER WOOL (AMERICAN B. 1955) FOUR SHORT STORIES Digital print Each signed in pencil, inscribed P.P. and dated 2003 Sheet: 48 x 33cm (18¾ x 12 in.) (4)Provenance: Camden Arts Centre, London Acquired from the aboveActive in New York City and Marfa, Texas, Christopher Wool is a renowned post-conceptual artist. Retrospectives of his work have been held at MOCA, the Guggenheim Museum, and MAM Paris; in 1989, Wool was appointed a Fellow of the American Academy in Rome, and in 2009 he was awarded the Wolfgang Hahn Prize. Having first established himself with word paintings such as Apocalypse Now in the 1980s, Wool has also produced entirely abstract canvases. Much of his work questions the place of 'high art' and tests the limits of his medium as a vehicle for meaning. A monochromatic series, Four Short Stories plays into the post-conceptual notion of dematerialising art, as the original painting has been computer processed. What remains are textureless prints with visible scan lines, acting both as a faithful record and a necessarily inadequate replication of the prototypical image. The force with which paint has been splattered across the surface like a spurt of blood speaks to Wool's bold disruption of his media. Condition Report: The prints present few undulations of the paper, most noticeable near the edges. One of the prints appears to be without glazing, hence more prone to damage. For the others, which have been unexamined out of glazed frame, the prints appear to be in good condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
ONE BOX AND LOOSE METALWARE AND MISCELLANOUS, to include a brass fire dogs, fire irons, a copper lidded pot etched with an oriental design, two stainless steel pots, a large brass oriental hinged lidded coffee pot, set of six shell bowl silver plated coffee bean spoons in a case, silver plated cake slice , wooden cutlery storage box, Kodak digital photo frame, two art deco photo albums, two vintage pearl coloured handled manicure/sewing sets in velvet cases, 4 x plastic storage boxes, etc (sd), (1 box and loose)
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Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528). Knight, Death and the Devil, [1513], engraving on laid paper, a rich impression with strong clarity and contrasts, signed & dated in the plate "S. 1513. AD.", measuring 245mm x 189mm. The presence of a very faint horizontal scratch across the head of the Knight's steed conforms to what Angela Campbell deems to be "printed sometime in the middle of the plate's life", i.e. not later (this horizontal scratch disappears almost entirely in later printings). In Remaking Dürer: Investigating the Master Engravings by Masterful Engraving, Angela Campbell and Andrew Raftery examine the same scratch in three examples held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Frick Collection. The scratch in our example is similar to the Frick Collection's copy in Campbell & Raferty's fig. 1b, and not the later/weaker Met impression in their fig. 1c. [Art in Print, Vol. 2, No. 4, Nov-Dec 2012, pp. 15-21]. There is also a bold contrast between the Knight's face and the interior shadow of his helmet, which is lost in later printings: "What is notable is that the deeply engraved line outlining the horse’s underbelly maintains its strength even as the plate degrades. The lines forming the interior shadow of the knight’s helmet, however, are more lightly engraved, and as the plate wears, they lose their depth, resulting in a considerable loss of contrast between the knight’s face and the shadow." [Meticulous Matrices: Building a Chronology of Albrecht Dürer’s Meisterstiche Impressions through the Analysis and Documentation of Microscopic Scratches in His Engraved Plates, by Angela Campbell, Amsterdam University Press, 2023, pp. 100-101]. Some thread margins but trimmed closer in places, i.e. fractionally into engraved areas, slight loss with a depth of 1-2mm at top edge corners, four very short closed tears measuring 5mm to 20mm, slight surface wear at corners, creamy toning to paper, a few tiny marks, pasted onto mount c. 1900, lifting slightly at top edge. [1513] We are grateful to the British Museum for allowing us to compare this engraving with three examples in their collections, and for assisting us with our research in their Prints & Drawings Study Room. ❧ One of Dürer's most famous engravings, Knight, Death and the Devil [1513] was one of his three Meisterstiche [Master Prints], the other two being Melencolia I [1514] and St. Jerome in His Study [1514]. "One of the most famous and influential of all Dürer's works." [British Museum, 1868,0822.198] "The paper conservator Angela Campbell has recently suggested a new, more objective basis for the assessment of the quality of impressions. In her MA thesis for Buffalo State College, NY, she examined and documented microscopic scratches, evident in all of Dürer's Meisterstiche, that appeared and disappeared from the surfaces of the engraved copper plates over the course of printing. By assessing more than 140 impressions (initially sixteen of the Melencolia I, but later including the St Jerome in his Study and the Knight, Death and Devil) with a 'point-and-shoot' digital camera modified to capture high-resolution magnified images, Campbell was able to establish a relative chronology for them. Her surprising result is that earliest does not necessarily mean best, if the term is meant to describe the most aesthetically successful printed impressions. Indeed, one might reasonably question efforts to define the best impression and instead attempt to understand the differences and variety represented by different impressions. To quote Koehler: 'Even a 'smudged' impression, that is to say, one in which the tinting is still accidental, is not necessarily a bad one, more especially if considered a document in the history of printing'." [New (and some Missing) Perspectives on Dürer, by Armin Kunz, taken from Print Quarterly, March 2014, Vol. 31, No. 1, pp. 92-97]
Chris Levine (Canadian 1960-), 'Lightness Of Being (Freedom Edition)', 2021, giclee print in colours on composite panel, inscribed AP verso, an Artist Proof aside from the main edition of 1000, bearing the Artists digital signature verso, published by Dominic Guerrini Fine Art; panel: 90 x 71cmARR panel: 90 x 71cm
TWO BOXES AND LOOSE SAMPLER, CERAMICS, GLASS AND SUNDRY ITEMS, to include a sampler by Betsy Taylor aged 10 years in 1835, framed size 35cm x 31.5cm, a framed First World War mentioned in despatches certificate with a photograph and letter about the soldier written by the vendor, a boxed Fujifilm Fine Pix AV120 digital camera, a group of Buddha figures, novelty biscuit barrels including a McVities Penguin example, three wooden cat figures, tallest 106cm, an art glass flamingo paperweight, matryoshka dolls, etc (2 boxes + loose) (sd)
Juno Calypso (b.1989)UntitledDigital print in colours, 2023, signed and dated in black ink, numbered from the edition of 100, published by the artist for Art Car Boot Fair, London, on photo paper, with the artist's accompanying paper bag, the full sheet printed to near the edges, sheet 220 x 314mm (8 5/8 x 12 3/8in)
Dr. Joseph Scheer (German/American, B. 1958)"Tarache idella"Digital print on heavy watercolor paper.Pencil signed, dated (2005), titled and numbered (2/12) lower margin.Provenance: comes from the collection of Mr William Tippit, friend of Dr Scheer and owned the property that Dr Scheer would visit in Florida and where some of the images were taken for this series.Image Size: 30 x 40 in.Sheet Size: 34 x 46.5 in.Unframed.Joseph Scheer is a Professor of Print Media, and Co-Director/Founder of the Institute for Electronic Arts at the School of Art and Design, Alfred University. His current works, which span print media, video and web based projects, use technology to re-examine nature through interpretive collecting and visual recording. His most recent work has been exhibited at The Brooklyn Museum of Art, Brooklyn, New York and the National Museum of China, Beijing. The National Museum of Sweden, Stockholm and The Field Museum, Chicago, IL, He has published two books about his work; Night Visions, the Secret Designs of Moths, published by Prestel and Night Flyers, published by Nexus Press.To make his astounding prints, artist Joseph Scheer captures incredibly detailed images of moths with a scanner originally designed for film and transparencies. The tiny micro moths are as small as .25 inch and the giant Silkmoths have wings spans up to 5 in. Using a special scanner that has a programmable focus for different depths of field, he scans each specimen between 7 and 40 times using different points of focus. Then he painstakingly reassembles them choosing only parts from the files that are in focus. The scanner records so much information?67 million data points per square inch?that a single specimen may take a full day to scan. The data files generated are huge: some of his many layered images are up to 10 Gigabytes before processing. With resolution that high, scans can be enlarged 2,700 percent and still be perfectly clear.
Dr. Joseph Scheer (German/American, B. 1958)"Automeris Randa"Digital print on heavy watercolor paper.Pencil signed, dated (2005), titled and numbered (AP) lower margin.Provenance: comes from the collection of Mr William Tippit, friend of Dr Scheer and owned the property that Dr Scheer would visit in Florida and where some of the images were taken for this series.Image Size: 30 x 40 in.Sheet Size: 34 x 46.5 in.Unframed.Joseph Scheer is a Professor of Print Media, and Co-Director/Founder of the Institute for Electronic Arts at the School of Art and Design, Alfred University. His current works, which span print media, video and web based projects, use technology to re-examine nature through interpretive collecting and visual recording. His most recent work has been exhibited at The Brooklyn Museum of Art, Brooklyn, New York and the National Museum of China, Beijing. The National Museum of Sweden, Stockholm and The Field Museum, Chicago, IL, He has published two books about his work; Night Visions, the Secret Designs of Moths, published by Prestel and Night Flyers, published by Nexus Press.To make his astounding prints, artist Joseph Scheer captures incredibly detailed images of moths with a scanner originally designed for film and transparencies. The tiny micro moths are as small as .25 inch and the giant Silkmoths have wings spans up to 5 in. Using a special scanner that has a programmable focus for different depths of field, he scans each specimen between 7 and 40 times using different points of focus. Then he painstakingly reassembles them choosing only parts from the files that are in focus. The scanner records so much information?67 million data points per square inch?that a single specimen may take a full day to scan. The data files generated are huge: some of his many layered images are up to 10 Gigabytes before processing. With resolution that high, scans can be enlarged 2,700 percent and still be perfectly clear.
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