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Post by alderevans2007 on Feb 16, 2009 23:03:52 GMT
Hello. I would like to swap my Guy Denning for your Guy Denning. My Denning - i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb47/alderevans2007/GD19.jpgI own Guy Denning Fawksey (unfortunately, it has a very small tear on the edge - 5mm - you honestly can barely see it) If you are up for swapping your Guy Denning for this, chuck me a PM. Specifically, I would love to get this one for sale on Hipart:  ...or would be equally interested in any similar Dennings. (I think this would be a very fair deal considering the small size of these pen drawings) Cheers, Ash |
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Post by Standard Daz on Feb 18, 2009 20:33:51 GMT
That's a very good offer for a drawing. Love the Fawksey piece - I must admit I had a think about this when it was up on ebay, just couldn't afford it. It would look amazing framed with a black mount. Good luck with the sale/trade.
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Post by northernmonkey on Feb 19, 2009 12:10:33 GMT
I would seriously invest in getting the Fawksey framed then put it on ebay. Presentation counts for a lot and trying to sell a £1000+ piece of art shown hanging from a wall by a bulldog clip isn't exactly showing the art off to it's potential. Spend £75 on a frame and try again.... starting price £700 and I reckon you get sell it for £1200?
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Post by alderevans2007 on Feb 19, 2009 22:12:51 GMT
I think you are right northenmonkey. I actually put it in a temporary ikea frame the other day and it looked outstanding - It made such a difference. Its just so annoying about that tear (sorry Guy!  )- It's so small and in a frame I'm 100% sure you wouldn't notice it, but I have to tell buyers. I'm planning on getting it restored, but am not sure how much it will cost. I have two Denning pieces, but would like to downsize to one just because its too much art for a 22year old with massive Uni/travelling debts to keep. |
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Post by northernmonkey on Feb 20, 2009 9:50:47 GMT
If the tear is as small as you say and on the edge of the paper, it'll no doubt be covered by the frame/border... don't worry about it!
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Post by Standard Daz on Feb 21, 2009 23:01:15 GMT
You could probably trim the edge too. (?)
This piece deserves a good frame......
Must be just a difference in taste but if I was you I would keep this, in a deep set frame (possibly black - chunky box frame) with a black mount & some of that mirorguard glass & this piece would look absolutely fantastic. Imo would make Fawkseys face jump right out!! The right framing would really make this piece, which makes me wish I had the money to take it off your hands.
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Post by Standard Daz on Feb 21, 2009 23:22:07 GMT
eframe always comes in handy with things like this. couple of ideas.. although not exactly what I was thinking ( ...which was...Mr Frameman.. 2inch black deep box frame, small black mount, mirorguard glass which would be essential as it's dark - & this piece would really jump out) It would set you bcak over £300 but you would have imo a very nice piece.   |
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Post by alderevans2007 on Feb 24, 2009 20:18:33 GMT
Thanks for that standard. I've got to say I am a massive fan of the white frame and white mount. Although, the black frame and mount does look good!
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Post by northernmonkey on Feb 25, 2009 22:38:09 GMT
I have a piece painted in exactly the same colours/size/technique as yours Alderevans and have dark chunky wood frame with white border.... looks the nuts!
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Post by northernmonkey on Feb 27, 2009 18:46:27 GMT
The hipart piece is now sold Alderevans... did you buy it?
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Post by scavos on Feb 27, 2009 21:05:02 GMT
That looks great in the black frame.
That drawing from Hipart is going to be making someone very happy. That whole series of small drawings from last year is just fantastic.
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Post by alderevans2007 on Jun 29, 2009 20:43:21 GMT
The hipart piece is now sold Alderevans... did you buy it? nope. not me  My fawksey is all packed up ready to go to mrsframeman. Won't be long now  |
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Post by Standard Daz on Jun 29, 2009 21:36:46 GMT
looking forward to seeing this, what did you go for framing wise, or do we have to wait and see?
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Post by alderevans2007 on Jun 30, 2009 16:03:38 GMT
Not sure yet. Either a just a white frame and mount, or possibly float mounted. Either way, it will be all signing and dancing with museum glass etc etc. Just waiting for mrframeman to get back to me. On second thoughts, the black frame does suit it - may go for that.
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Post by alderevans2007 on Jun 30, 2009 16:07:56 GMT
( ...which was...Mr Frameman.. 2inch black deep box frame, small black mount, mirorguard glass which would be essential as it's dark - & this piece would really jump out) It would set you bcak over £300 but you would have imo a very nice piece. MG] hmm...just read this again. I like the sound of this. Why do you think mirrorguard glass would be essential? Is it because the dark mount will be prone to overheating? thanks |
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Post by redfred on Jun 30, 2009 17:11:42 GMT
;D Nothing to do with over heating. I think this has been reommended as it virtually eliminates any reflections which always appear worse on a dark coloured piece. I would definitely float mount it but make sure your framer uses water soluble hinges or similiar ( he will know what you mean, especially if its Mr. F. ) Be warned, Museam glass is quite expensive!
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Post by northernmonkey on Jun 30, 2009 19:18:27 GMT
I agree with Redfred on the glass! As said earlier in the thread, I have a similar piece but have normal UV reflective glass. The reflections on it with such a dark image sometimes make the painting impossible to work out...altho, it does make you look around it at different angles :-) If you can afford it, go for the non reflective glass!
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Post by redfred on Jun 30, 2009 22:33:38 GMT
Totally agree with reflections, I have apiece framed with Trueview anti UV glass and the reflections are terrible, but some time ago I used anti-reflection glass and the image distortion was awful, the only way to go is museam quality and it looks as if you dont have any glass and your wallet will look as though it doesnt have any money!!!
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Post by Standard Daz on Jul 1, 2009 12:37:44 GMT
I have two large pieces from Guy with the Mirorguard Plus, very expensive but worth every penny imo. The piece from the avatar is float mounted on black and reflections can only be seen in direct light during the daytime when we have the balcony doors opened. The glass is almost invisible. Care needs to be taken when cleaning it, I haven't yet done mine and it will need it soon as a few marks have appeared on one piece.
We have another piece from Mr F with museum glass which is just the same, float mounted in the deep box frame (white) over black mount, and the glass is so good that it only visible under the same harsh light conditions, at all other times and from most angles you can't even tell that there is glass there! Mr F's work is highly recommended.
I think it's worth it if you are planning on keeping your art for some time and want to enjoy it to it's full potential, the extra money spent is far outweighed by the enjoyment that you will get from looking at your art and you will should find that any resale value would be at the higher end if it's well framed and with top notch glass. The problem for us now is that we are so used to having this grade of glass that we want it on a few other smaller, less valuable pieces for the bedrooms. thankfully they are a lot smaller, although I'm sure we will probably stick with standard float for such things as an eelus print, etc.
In short if it's of value, you want to enjoy it and keep it then consider it. It's certainly not something that you will regret paying for.
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Post by Standard Daz on Jul 1, 2009 12:40:37 GMT
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Post by redfred on Jul 1, 2009 13:19:35 GMT
Now compare Standard's with museum quality to mine with the much cheaper Tru view glass,you can almost touch the reflections in mine! I know the photography is crap but you see what I mean.  |
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Post by alderevans2007 on Jul 6, 2009 14:33:18 GMT
Thanks for the pictures guys. It really helps. The Miroguard glass looks amazing. I'm assuming that mirrorguard and museum glass are the same thing. Does anyone know approximately how much mirorguard will cost?
Standard - The framejob on your Grafter (I think) is exceptional. Can I ask how much that set you back? Drop me a pm maybe?
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Post by Standard Daz on Jul 7, 2009 5:04:16 GMT
pm dropped.
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Post by alderevans2007 on Jul 7, 2009 11:44:52 GMT
Thanks standard. Now I know what to expect. My Denning got picked up be UPS this morning! The delivery driver kept probing me about what it was. He knows its about 750 quids worth of art. Hope its OK How long shall I expect to wait for it to come back? A month? |
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Post by northernmonkey on Jul 7, 2009 17:32:03 GMT
750 quid.... I think it's probably worth circa £1200 now fella!
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Post by Standard Daz on Jul 7, 2009 18:28:37 GMT
Value wise I would agree with NM, unframed, it's around what i paid for mine( pre-recession !!), but these days you gets what people are willing to pay. Anyway, never mind that, it's a keeper, you are getting it framed and I can't wait to see it.
Fyi - I've had frame jobs turned around within a week with Mr F, local framer takes around 3 weeks or so.
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Post by Standard Daz on Jul 30, 2009 8:14:12 GMT
Has this arrived yet?
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Post by alderevans2007 on Aug 5, 2009 11:34:20 GMT
Here we go...  |
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Post by alderevans2007 on Aug 5, 2009 12:45:13 GMT
This is an awful photograph of it. I'm gonna take a much better one and post it on the other section of the forum.
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Post by Standard Daz on Aug 20, 2009 17:18:51 GMT
nice one - good to see you finally got this framed.
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)- It's so small and in a frame I'm 100% sure you wouldn't notice it, but I have to tell buyers. I'm planning on getting it restored, but am not sure how much it will cost. I have two Denning pieces, but would like to downsize to one just because its too much art for a 22year old with massive Uni/travelling debts to keep. 
My fawksey is all packed up ready to go to mrsframeman. Won't be long now 
