Hubble Bubble
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December 2010
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by Hubble Bubble on Dec 11, 2020 18:56:47 GMT 1, We are a forum of differing opinions so... here goes.
I like Antony's work but Iโll be honest; I think itโs a pretty average. I donโt think the body shapes are the highest quality, I think the female (or person to the right) is underdrawn, the third hand is a grave error which some are already saying โbrings movementโ, the โshadingโ/charcoal looks a bit of a mess and, key for me, the image doesnโt set my pulse racing - it feels rather cold and posed. It also, rather perplexingly, doesnโt represent in any way the style of work heโs been transitioning to over the past several years.
But thatโs just my take.
Congrats on those who have picked up. Beauty is in the eye etc...
We are a forum of differing opinions so... here goes.
I like Antony's work but Iโll be honest; I think itโs a pretty average. I donโt think the body shapes are the highest quality, I think the female (or person to the right) is underdrawn, the third hand is a grave error which some are already saying โbrings movementโ, the โshadingโ/charcoal looks a bit of a mess and, key for me, the image doesnโt set my pulse racing - it feels rather cold and posed. It also, rather perplexingly, doesnโt represent in any way the style of work heโs been transitioning to over the past several years.
But thatโs just my take.
Congrats on those who have picked up. Beauty is in the eye etc...
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theclash
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May 2020
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by theclash on Dec 11, 2020 18:58:08 GMT 1, Got to say lock down, finding this site and finally having wallspace is leading to a rapidly expanding collection. Looking forward to this one, I know exactly where it will go.
Got to say lock down, finding this site and finally having wallspace is leading to a rapidly expanding collection. Looking forward to this one, I know exactly where it will go.
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JAlternatiรณn
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December 2011
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by JAlternatiรณn on Dec 11, 2020 19:17:19 GMT 1, Got to say lock down, finding this site and finally having wallspace is leading to a rapidly expanding collection. Looking forward to this one, I know exactly where it will go. This is where it starts.... the inevitable countdown to no wallspace. (i'm surrounded by framed pieces in bubble wrap/art pakks at the moment due to too many recent purchases vs wallspace)
Got to say lock down, finding this site and finally having wallspace is leading to a rapidly expanding collection. Looking forward to this one, I know exactly where it will go. This is where it starts.... the inevitable countdown to no wallspace. (i'm surrounded by framed pieces in bubble wrap/art pakks at the moment due to too many recent purchases vs wallspace)
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avec art
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March 2014
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by avec art on Dec 11, 2020 19:35:06 GMT 1, I think these charcoal studies which he's always been good at are well suited for print editions
I think these charcoal studies which he's always been good at are well suited for print editions
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by Coach on Dec 11, 2020 20:00:50 GMT 1, Couldnโt agree more. Beautiful print. And hand finished too! Smallish edition. Decent price. Hope you got one God. I did indeed thanks Coach.
Congratulations to everyone who picked this up to frame, hang and enjoy it.
Commiserations to those who picked this up to flip it.
Superb!
I hope a few will post up picks so we can see how much they differ. I suspect it will be by a significant amount, making each unique. I hope so for all that bought one.
Couldnโt agree more. Beautiful print. And hand finished too! Smallish edition. Decent price. Hope you got one God. I did indeed thanks Coach.
Congratulations to everyone who picked this up to frame, hang and enjoy it.
Commiserations to those who picked this up to flip it. Superb! I hope a few will post up picks so we can see how much they differ. I suspect it will be by a significant amount, making each unique. I hope so for all that bought one.
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iamzero
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May 2011
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by iamzero on Dec 11, 2020 20:04:01 GMT 1, I passed for pretty much what Hubble said. I prefer the slightly uneasy images he makes. Iโve had to move one of my Angel Bombers which is known as the Wolf Face in our house because it was creeping the twins out. Put a Roller Girl in its place... great parenting.
I passed for pretty much what Hubble said. I prefer the slightly uneasy images he makes. Iโve had to move one of my Angel Bombers which is known as the Wolf Face in our house because it was creeping the twins out. Put a Roller Girl in its place... great parenting.
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maven
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November 2017
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by maven on Dec 11, 2020 20:39:17 GMT 1, This is exactly the kind of print I used to buy and now try to avoid...Iโm pleased for those that love it, but itโs not for me either...
This is exactly the kind of print I used to buy and now try to avoid...Iโm pleased for those that love it, but itโs not for me either...
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jamieb
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December 2007
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by jamieb on Dec 11, 2020 20:55:18 GMT 1, I couldnโt resist in the end.
Always loved Micallef and with the fact theyโll be unique(ish) and a small edition and no prints for ever it was now or never?
Iโll post mine and hopefully they are all a bit different.
Will 100% be going on the wall.
I bought a Tom French print previously because had a micallef feel for me
I couldnโt resist in the end.
Always loved Micallef and with the fact theyโll be unique(ish) and a small edition and no prints for ever it was now or never?
Iโll post mine and hopefully they are all a bit different.
Will 100% be going on the wall.
I bought a Tom French print previously because had a micallef feel for me
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JAlternatiรณn
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December 2011
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by JAlternatiรณn on Dec 11, 2020 22:11:11 GMT 1, I couldnโt resist in the end. Always loved Micallef and with the fact theyโll be unique(ish) and a small edition and no prints for ever it was now or never? Iโll post mine and hopefully they are all a bit different. Will 100% be going on the wall. I bought a Tom French print previously because had a micallef feel for me
I'm a big fan of Tom French, but unfortunately the wife hates his work so could never agree to hang it. His pieces have such amazing detail in them. A very sad loss to the art world
I couldnโt resist in the end. Always loved Micallef and with the fact theyโll be unique(ish) and a small edition and no prints for ever it was now or never? Iโll post mine and hopefully they are all a bit different. Will 100% be going on the wall. I bought a Tom French print previously because had a micallef feel for me I'm a big fan of Tom French, but unfortunately the wife hates his work so could never agree to hang it. His pieces have such amazing detail in them. A very sad loss to the art world
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jamieb
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December 2007
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by jamieb on Dec 12, 2020 0:17:10 GMT 1, I couldnโt resist in the end. Always loved Micallef and with the fact theyโll be unique(ish) and a small edition and no prints for ever it was now or never? Iโll post mine and hopefully they are all a bit different. Will 100% be going on the wall. I bought a Tom French print previously because had a micallef feel for me I'm a big fan of Tom French, but unfortunately the wife hates his work so could never agree to hang it. His pieces have such amazing detail in them. A very sad loss to the art world
That was my issue but a divorce and a new partner now means I can hang my Tom French and my Micallef. Although the divorce cost me my stop and search. The divorce wasnโt over micallef ๐
I couldnโt resist in the end. Always loved Micallef and with the fact theyโll be unique(ish) and a small edition and no prints for ever it was now or never? Iโll post mine and hopefully they are all a bit different. Will 100% be going on the wall. I bought a Tom French print previously because had a micallef feel for me I'm a big fan of Tom French, but unfortunately the wife hates his work so could never agree to hang it. His pieces have such amazing detail in them. A very sad loss to the art world That was my issue but a divorce and a new partner now means I can hang my Tom French and my Micallef. Although the divorce cost me my stop and search. The divorce wasnโt over micallef ๐
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Ravnur 2020
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October 2020
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by Ravnur 2020 on Dec 12, 2020 0:41:34 GMT 1, Well written hubblebubble. I completely agree. I was really excited to hear that Anthony Micallef was about to release a new print after the long hiatus. But I think this is one of Anthony Micallef's weakest prints (I generally really like his work and have a couple of his earlier prints). This one feels contrived and cold.
We are a forum of differing opinions so... here goes. I like Antony's work but Iโll be honest; I think itโs a pretty average. I donโt think the body shapes are the highest quality, I think the female (or person to the right) is underdrawn, the third hand is a grave error which some are already saying โbrings movementโ, the โshadingโ/charcoal looks a bit of a mess and, key for me, the image doesnโt set my pulse racing - it feels rather cold and posed. It also, rather perplexingly, doesnโt represent in any way the style of work heโs been transitioning to over the past several years. But thatโs just my take. Congrats on those who have picked up. Beauty is in the eye etc...
Well written hubblebubble. I completely agree. I was really excited to hear that Anthony Micallef was about to release a new print after the long hiatus. But I think this is one of Anthony Micallef's weakest prints (I generally really like his work and have a couple of his earlier prints). This one feels contrived and cold. We are a forum of differing opinions so... here goes. I like Antony's work but Iโll be honest; I think itโs a pretty average. I donโt think the body shapes are the highest quality, I think the female (or person to the right) is underdrawn, the third hand is a grave error which some are already saying โbrings movementโ, the โshadingโ/charcoal looks a bit of a mess and, key for me, the image doesnโt set my pulse racing - it feels rather cold and posed. It also, rather perplexingly, doesnโt represent in any way the style of work heโs been transitioning to over the past several years. But thatโs just my take. Congrats on those who have picked up. Beauty is in the eye etc...
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theclash
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May 2020
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by theclash on Dec 16, 2020 11:50:46 GMT 1, I'm a big fan of Tom French, but unfortunately the wife hates his work so could never agree to hang it. His pieces have such amazing detail in them. A very sad loss to the art world That was my issue but a divorce and a new partner now means I can hang my Tom French and my Micallef. Although the divorce cost me my stop and search. The divorce wasnโt over micallef ๐
Just got notice, my wifeโs Christmas present I.e. Micallef print is on itโs way. Exciting times. Will share a pic once framed which will prob be New Year now.
I'm a big fan of Tom French, but unfortunately the wife hates his work so could never agree to hang it. His pieces have such amazing detail in them. A very sad loss to the art world That was my issue but a divorce and a new partner now means I can hang my Tom French and my Micallef. Although the divorce cost me my stop and search. The divorce wasnโt over micallef ๐ Just got notice, my wifeโs Christmas present I.e. Micallef print is on itโs way. Exciting times. Will share a pic once framed which will prob be New Year now.
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JAlternatiรณn
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December 2011
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by JAlternatiรณn on Dec 16, 2020 17:17:07 GMT 1, Yep, despatch notice here too... arrives tomorrow. Great service.
Yep, despatch notice here too... arrives tomorrow. Great service.
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gd79
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September 2015
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by gd79 on Dec 17, 2020 20:15:50 GMT 1, Also arrived. Awesome. Lots of fingerprints if anyone needs an ID on him...
Also arrived. Awesome. Lots of fingerprints if anyone needs an ID on him...
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theclash
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May 2020
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by theclash on Dec 17, 2020 20:35:22 GMT 1, Mine has arrived. Lovely! Too big to flatten in the folio
Looks great, mine should come tomorrow
Mine has arrived. Lovely! Too big to flatten in the folio Looks great, mine should come tomorrow
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nobokov
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February 2016
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by nobokov on Dec 17, 2020 20:45:27 GMT 1, Mine has arrived. Lovely! Too big to flatten in the folio That's really beautiful. Congrats
Mine has arrived. Lovely! Too big to flatten in the folio That's really beautiful. Congrats
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gd79
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September 2015
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by gd79 on Dec 17, 2020 21:12:38 GMT 1, I'm curious, what actually went on with Micallef? I bought my first of his prints ten years ago at Marks and Stencils. There was no rush, no queues. It seemed like he'd already been through quite the cycle at that point - from almost rivalling Banksy in terms of demand/hype/popularity/prices/whatever to being well off the pace. Ten years on and that gap has grown exponentially.
What changed? What went wrong 10+ years ago?
I'm curious, what actually went on with Micallef? I bought my first of his prints ten years ago at Marks and Stencils. There was no rush, no queues. It seemed like he'd already been through quite the cycle at that point - from almost rivalling Banksy in terms of demand/hype/popularity/prices/whatever to being well off the pace. Ten years on and that gap has grown exponentially.
What changed? What went wrong 10+ years ago?
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avec art
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March 2014
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by avec art on Dec 17, 2020 21:15:52 GMT 1, isn't that the same for most if not all the artists that got swept along in the wake of Banksy yet ultimately had to go it alone
isn't that the same for most if not all the artists that got swept along in the wake of Banksy yet ultimately had to go it alone
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gd79
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September 2015
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by gd79 on Dec 17, 2020 21:25:49 GMT 1, isn't that the same for most if not all the artists that got swept along in the wake of Banksy yet ultimately had to go it alone
I agree. Maybe there isn't a big story to it. It's easier to put the finger on the reason for most though - Nick Walker (did the same theme to death), Dran (management usually cited) etc.
There's still a lot of love for Micallef, and strong work
isn't that the same for most if not all the artists that got swept along in the wake of Banksy yet ultimately had to go it alone I agree. Maybe there isn't a big story to it. It's easier to put the finger on the reason for most though - Nick Walker (did the same theme to death), Dran (management usually cited) etc. There's still a lot of love for Micallef, and strong work
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mouser
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April 2011
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by mouser on Dec 17, 2020 21:36:45 GMT 1, I'm curious, what actually went on with Micallef? I bought my first of his prints ten years ago at Marks and Stencils. There was no rush, no queues. It seemed like he'd already been through quite the cycle at that point - from almost rivalling Banksy in terms of demand/hype/popularity/prices/whatever to being well off the pace. Ten years on and that gap has grown exponentially. What changed? What went wrong 10+ years ago? At the high point, 13 years ago, i swapped a no one understands me and ยฃ1000 for a rude copper.... i still have a few micallefs on my walls and the copper......
I'm curious, what actually went on with Micallef? I bought my first of his prints ten years ago at Marks and Stencils. There was no rush, no queues. It seemed like he'd already been through quite the cycle at that point - from almost rivalling Banksy in terms of demand/hype/popularity/prices/whatever to being well off the pace. Ten years on and that gap has grown exponentially. What changed? What went wrong 10+ years ago? At the high point, 13 years ago, i swapped a no one understands me and ยฃ1000 for a rude copper.... i still have a few micallefs on my walls and the copper......
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avec art
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March 2014
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by avec art on Dec 17, 2020 22:02:34 GMT 1, I think Hubblebubble made an interesting point about it not being representative of what he's being doing (at least publicly) for the last few years. But I don't think that really matters. If he's good at capturing the essence of a subject in a charcoal sketch, then why not. I think it's perfect he's trying to push boundaries with what he's been doing, yet it doesn't mean he can't also sometimes rest on his laurels.
I think Hubblebubble made an interesting point about it not being representative of what he's being doing (at least publicly) for the last few years. But I don't think that really matters. If he's good at capturing the essence of a subject in a charcoal sketch, then why not. I think it's perfect he's trying to push boundaries with what he's been doing, yet it doesn't mean he can't also sometimes rest on his laurels.
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oe32
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April 2008
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by oe32 on Dec 18, 2020 8:31:56 GMT 1, Comparing this to value and edition size of Small Print of What I Think Love Looks Like and the fact its hand finished, think this is great value and very nice
Comparing this to value and edition size of Small Print of What I Think Love Looks Like and the fact its hand finished, think this is great value and very nice
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Hubble Bubble
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December 2010
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by Hubble Bubble on Dec 18, 2020 9:17:10 GMT 1, I think Hubblebubble made an interesting point about it not being representative of what he's being doing (at least publicly) for the last few years. But I don't think that really matters. If he's good at capturing the essence of a subject in a charcoal sketch, then why not. I think it's perfect he's trying to push boundaries with what he's been doing, yet it doesn't mean he can't also sometimes rest on his laurels. Fair point well made, avec art
I think Hubblebubble made an interesting point about it not being representative of what he's being doing (at least publicly) for the last few years. But I don't think that really matters. If he's good at capturing the essence of a subject in a charcoal sketch, then why not. I think it's perfect he's trying to push boundaries with what he's been doing, yet it doesn't mean he can't also sometimes rest on his laurels. Fair point well made, avec art
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theclash
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May 2020
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by theclash on Dec 18, 2020 10:53:29 GMT 1, I think Hubblebubble made an interesting point about it not being representative of what he's being doing (at least publicly) for the last few years. But I don't think that really matters. If he's good at capturing the essence of a subject in a charcoal sketch, then why not. I think it's perfect he's trying to push boundaries with what he's been doing, yet it doesn't mean he can't also sometimes rest on his laurels. Fair point well made, avec art
Interesting back and forth. Have not been an owner of Micallef before but been looking for a nice work as a Christmas present for the wife, this fit the bill nicely - will let you know the reaction.
His OG right now look awesome and very original with the depth and layering of oil - no idea the price of these? Although some of it feels a bit aggressive for a house with a bunch of kids. I like a lot of Harringtonโs works but similarly the message feels a little aggressive for day to day. That said have some space in my home office, just waiting for the right opportunity
I think Hubblebubble made an interesting point about it not being representative of what he's being doing (at least publicly) for the last few years. But I don't think that really matters. If he's good at capturing the essence of a subject in a charcoal sketch, then why not. I think it's perfect he's trying to push boundaries with what he's been doing, yet it doesn't mean he can't also sometimes rest on his laurels. Fair point well made, avec artInteresting back and forth. Have not been an owner of Micallef before but been looking for a nice work as a Christmas present for the wife, this fit the bill nicely - will let you know the reaction. His OG right now look awesome and very original with the depth and layering of oil - no idea the price of these? Although some of it feels a bit aggressive for a house with a bunch of kids. I like a lot of Harringtonโs works but similarly the message feels a little aggressive for day to day. That said have some space in my home office, just waiting for the right opportunity
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by Carl Cashman Art on Dec 18, 2020 11:07:04 GMT 1, The tide seemed to turn with the 4 prints set from Laz, minotaur, peacekeeper etc. Prices were pushed and peoples pockets got hammered and print wise he never seemed to recover.
Although 9ff the back of that, I did manage to pick up a peacekeeper last year for ยฃ200 !
The tide seemed to turn with the 4 prints set from Laz, minotaur, peacekeeper etc. Prices were pushed and peoples pockets got hammered and print wise he never seemed to recover.
Although 9ff the back of that, I did manage to pick up a peacekeeper last year for ยฃ200 !
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jamieb
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December 2007
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by jamieb on Dec 18, 2020 16:32:14 GMT 1, What's people thoughts on farming.
I will go white frame, just debating between a matte or float, would normally float but as it has a lot of border already a matte may look good?
What's people thoughts on farming.
I will go white frame, just debating between a matte or float, would normally float but as it has a lot of border already a matte may look good?
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theclash
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May 2020
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by theclash on Dec 18, 2020 18:44:35 GMT 1, What's people thoughts on farming. I will go white frame, just debating between a matte or float, would normally float but as it has a lot of border already a matte may look good? White box and floated for me.
Anything with deckled or torn edges, I float, no exceptions.
Inner frame area around the print exact same width as the frame moulding.
Just arrived, but guess canโt sneak a look given it is a present - arghh
What's people thoughts on farming. I will go white frame, just debating between a matte or float, would normally float but as it has a lot of border already a matte may look good? White box and floated for me.
Anything with deckled or torn edges, I float, no exceptions.
Inner frame area around the print exact same width as the frame moulding.
Just arrived, but guess canโt sneak a look given it is a present - arghh
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toshspice
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January 2006
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by toshspice on Jan 7, 2021 21:51:00 GMT 1, Three of my favourite Micallefs: Save My Soul with Light Angel Bombers 1+2 in matching Gothic black frames.
Three of my favourite Micallefs: Save My Soul with Light Angel Bombers 1+2 in matching Gothic black frames.
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New Antony Micallef Print Release, by Coach on Jan 7, 2021 22:00:35 GMT 1, Three of my favourite Micallefs: Save My Soul with Angel Bombers 1+2 in matching Gothic black frames.
Pure class.
Three of my favourite Micallefs: Save My Soul with Angel Bombers 1+2 in matching Gothic black frames. Pure class.
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