I am the original owner. I also have the COA from the gallery.![]()
Looking for close to 3k.![]()
Haven't got a clue how to add images on here, not been on much since I joined in 2010! Had a go though, so hope it works. If not please PM me with your email address and I will send images that way.
Open to offers.
Cheers
2.5k. Dutch Auctionstylee before ebay. In case you fail to sell here, I would
avoid eBay for originals by
Dran. The risk is that you may further burn your piece.
An alternative option, which would also be in Dr
an's greater interest, is to do some research to discover the auction houses and galleries that frequently accept the artist's work. Then get their estimates and weigh up the advantages of a
consignment.
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While Dr
an is hit-or-miss for me, I do try to keep track of his work because he's often so imaginative and wry.
As for your specific original, to my mind, the concept isn't strong. It suffers from a cleverness deficiency.
That said,
additional information could be posted to improve the chances of securing a sale.
It takes energy and time, but I always try to view things from as many vantage points as possible. For example, there may be benefits in placing yourself in the shoes of buyers, to better address their range of queries or concerns.
A. QUESTIONS A POTENTIAL BUYER MIGHT HAVEArtwork1. Title (if any) and date?
2. The medium looks to be marker on paper, but can this be confirmed?
3. Any idea about the type of paper, including GSM, to get a better idea of its thickness and quality?
In particular, is it fine-art paper, or just standard office supply (of the kind one might stick in a photocopying machine)?
Provenance4. Identity and location of the
source gallery?
5. Year of purchase?
6.
Exhibition history for the artwork (if any)?
7. Besides the certificate of authenticity, is there any accompanying
provenance documentation, like the original or emailed gallery invoice or receipt?
Framing and condition8. Who framed the drawing? To what
standard was it framed (e.g. museum standard, and therefore fully reversible)?
9. What kind of
glazing has been used โ e.g. glass or acrylic; UV protection or not; anti-reflective or not; manufacturer, brand and/or product name?
10. The photos show a black
window mount. Could the artwork have suffered from mount burn or staining, or sun bleaching, which may only be visible if the mount is removed?
11. In what conditions was the framed artwork hung? Hopefully, out of direct sunlight.
12. What kind of
adhesive was used (if any) to keep the drawing in place?
13. Have you checked the drawing for any
condition issues?
Is there an option for potential buyers to inspect it in person, outside of its frame?
Price14. When stating
"close to 3k" and
"2.5k", what
currency are you referring to?
15. What is the sale price based on?
Notwithstanding the image-specific nature of the artist's market, are there
recent sales of reference you can point to of comparable original Dr
an works (similar size and medium) in this price range โ whether at auction, through galleries or dealers, or by private sellers?
16. Are you flexible in terms of
modes of payment?
Seller and location17. On which continent, and in which country and city, are you based?
18. Are you open to a face-to-face transaction?
19. Would
personal references be available from other forum members who might have purchased art from you in the past (for reassurance regarding the smoothness and speed of those transactions, the standard of your communications, the care with which items were packed, etc.)?
B. POSSIBLE POINTS OF INTEREST ABOUT THE ARTWORK1. Since this forum will have plenty of members who don't speak Spanish, adding a
translation of the soldier's words is a natural step:
"Why are your drawings so dark?"Spot the typo:
"Porquรฉ" should actually be
"Por quรฉ".
My understanding is that
"Porque" in a single word (but without the acute accent) means
"Because".
2. The
double chevron on the soldier's helmet represents the rank of a
corporal.
That insignia on a helmet is quite retro, reminiscent of WWII. Although I've seen this on some vintage American army helmets (albeit with their chevrons pointing upwards, US-style), I've not yet come across it being used for Spanish or French helmets.
Moreover, the chevrons on helmets I
have seen were positioned at the front, not on the side. Perhaps Dr
an was simply exercising his creative licence, since the chevrons here also act as shading, for added depth and perspective.
3. Note Dr
an's use of his fingertip for shading on the ground and with the blood stains. Smudged
fingerprints are clearly visible from this process.
4. The drawing seems likely to be
self-referencing to some extent. Perhaps it's even a self-portrait by Dr
an with a soldier acting as the generic authority figure.
If so, query to what extent it's humorous and/or a sign of the artist harbouring a victim complex.
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Good luck to you with your sale. And please feel free to ignore all the above.
