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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by norfolkcanbeurban on Mar 25, 2011 13:13:21 GMT 1, ConStance has come up with a memorial piece for Liz Taylor - She sits, sultry, while Roger Moore looks down, one eyebrow raised. From the film ' The Last Time I Saw Paris'.
www.stormfinearts.com/viewpiece.asp?PID=1818
Printed on Somerset 225gsm Cotton paper
Limited edition of 25 a4 and 25 a3, totalling 50
Signed, numbered, embossed and accompanied by a COA from the gallery.
£40 A4 £65 A3
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ConStance has come up with a memorial piece for Liz Taylor - She sits, sultry, while Roger Moore looks down, one eyebrow raised. From the film ' The Last Time I Saw Paris'. www.stormfinearts.com/viewpiece.asp?PID=1818Printed on Somerset 225gsm Cotton paper Limited edition of 25 a4 and 25 a3, totalling 50 Signed, numbered, embossed and accompanied by a COA from the gallery. £40 A4 £65 A3 Attachments:
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balibob
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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by balibob on Mar 25, 2011 13:30:43 GMT 1, Bloody hell ...that was quick
Bloody hell ...that was quick
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mothegrass
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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by mothegrass on Mar 25, 2011 13:37:24 GMT 1, has the earth around the grave settled yet.? i always thought it took a few weeks .lol
has the earth around the grave settled yet.? i always thought it took a few weeks .lol
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svenman
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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by svenman on Mar 25, 2011 13:50:57 GMT 1, Bloody hell ...that was quick
looks like it didn't take long to make though... google image... photoshop yellow layer.... press print.... bingo. the money will roll right in.
Bloody hell ...that was quick looks like it didn't take long to make though... google image... photoshop yellow layer.... press print.... bingo. the money will roll right in.
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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by Deleted on Mar 25, 2011 14:05:00 GMT 1, And it can be resurrected when Roger Moore dies.
And it can be resurrected when Roger Moore dies.
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svenman
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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by svenman on Mar 25, 2011 14:26:02 GMT 1, that'll be a 'NO'
that'll be a 'NO'
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saint
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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by saint on Mar 25, 2011 14:33:28 GMT 1, Cor blimey, is she even cold yet? might as well start making money off her image straight away eh? dont want other people to do it first i guess.
RIP to a screen legend, i hope not everyone see's her death as a way to flog tat.
Cor blimey, is she even cold yet? might as well start making money off her image straight away eh? dont want other people to do it first i guess.
RIP to a screen legend, i hope not everyone see's her death as a way to flog tat.
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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by shakey1181 on Mar 25, 2011 14:45:41 GMT 1, i thought she was dead already...
i thought she was dead already...
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connecta1
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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by connecta1 on Mar 25, 2011 14:47:26 GMT 1, RIP to a screen legend, i hope not everyone see's her death as a way to flog tat.
...haha, on fire today saint
RIP to a screen legend, i hope not everyone see's her death as a way to flog tat. ...haha, on fire today saint
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wentos
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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by wentos on Mar 25, 2011 15:00:48 GMT 1, cash money bang tidy
cash money bang tidy
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motor
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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by motor on Mar 25, 2011 15:35:33 GMT 1, Cor blimey, is she even cold yet? might as well start making money off her image straight away eh? dont want other people to do it first i guess. RIP to a screen legend, i hope not everyone see's her death as a way to flog tat.
Read this:
New York – Phillips de Pury & Company is honoured to announce the sale of a rare, iconic portrait of the legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor, painted by Andy Warhol in 1963. The stunning painting will be offered for sale in the Contemporary Art Part I auction on May 12th and is estimated at $20,000,000 / $30,000,000. "Liz #5 is a pristine gem. It is Warhol at his very best with a perfect screen, glowing colors, and impeccable provenance. She is classic yet every bit as cutting edge as she was when Warhol painted her nearly 50 years ago. Liz #5 embodies everything that a major collector of 20th and 21st century art desires and we are thrilled to offer this rare and exciting opportunity to the market." Michael McGinnis, Senior Director and Worldwide Head, Contemporary Art. Liz #5 was painted at the height of the actresses’ fame which coincided with the most significant and creative period of Warhol’s career. The glamorous portrait embodies the most important themes of Warhol’s oeuvre including celebrity, wealth, scandal, sex, death and Hollywood. The epitome of old-world Hollywood style and glamour, Liz Taylor was one of Warhol’s most famous inspirations alongside Marilyn Monroe and Jackie Kennedy. Taylor captured Warhol’s attention early on with her life’s high profile romances and tragedy; it was this vibrancy and pathos that so attracted Warhol to her and ensured she was a formidable influence on his work throughout his career. In his own words he once said, “Elizabeth Taylor, ohhhh. She’s so glamorous.” In Liz #5, her unforgettable face emerges from a rich turquoise background, perfectly capturing her luminous skin, striking violet eyes and red lips. The power of her attraction has never been as evident as it is in this Warhol painting - a dazzling tribute to Elizabeth Taylor. This striking portrait is a testament to the legend and beauty of one of the world’s most beloved and iconic actresses, both capturing her very essence and transcending the limits of time. Liz #5 comes from an important private collector who acquired it from the estate of famed art dealer and collector Ileana Sonnabend. Beginning in the early 1960s her gallery was instrumental in introducing postwar American Art to Europe and she represented the most prolific and groundbreaking artists of her time including Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg and Andy Warhol. Liz #5 remained in her personal art collection until her death in 2007. This is the first time a work from her estate will come to auction and it offers the rare possibility to acquire one of the Sonnabend treasures in the open market.
Cor blimey, is she even cold yet? might as well start making money off her image straight away eh? dont want other people to do it first i guess. RIP to a screen legend, i hope not everyone see's her death as a way to flog tat. Read this: New York – Phillips de Pury & Company is honoured to announce the sale of a rare, iconic portrait of the legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor, painted by Andy Warhol in 1963. The stunning painting will be offered for sale in the Contemporary Art Part I auction on May 12th and is estimated at $20,000,000 / $30,000,000. "Liz #5 is a pristine gem. It is Warhol at his very best with a perfect screen, glowing colors, and impeccable provenance. She is classic yet every bit as cutting edge as she was when Warhol painted her nearly 50 years ago. Liz #5 embodies everything that a major collector of 20th and 21st century art desires and we are thrilled to offer this rare and exciting opportunity to the market." Michael McGinnis, Senior Director and Worldwide Head, Contemporary Art. Liz #5 was painted at the height of the actresses’ fame which coincided with the most significant and creative period of Warhol’s career. The glamorous portrait embodies the most important themes of Warhol’s oeuvre including celebrity, wealth, scandal, sex, death and Hollywood. The epitome of old-world Hollywood style and glamour, Liz Taylor was one of Warhol’s most famous inspirations alongside Marilyn Monroe and Jackie Kennedy. Taylor captured Warhol’s attention early on with her life’s high profile romances and tragedy; it was this vibrancy and pathos that so attracted Warhol to her and ensured she was a formidable influence on his work throughout his career. In his own words he once said, “Elizabeth Taylor, ohhhh. She’s so glamorous.” In Liz #5, her unforgettable face emerges from a rich turquoise background, perfectly capturing her luminous skin, striking violet eyes and red lips. The power of her attraction has never been as evident as it is in this Warhol painting - a dazzling tribute to Elizabeth Taylor. This striking portrait is a testament to the legend and beauty of one of the world’s most beloved and iconic actresses, both capturing her very essence and transcending the limits of time. Liz #5 comes from an important private collector who acquired it from the estate of famed art dealer and collector Ileana Sonnabend. Beginning in the early 1960s her gallery was instrumental in introducing postwar American Art to Europe and she represented the most prolific and groundbreaking artists of her time including Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg and Andy Warhol. Liz #5 remained in her personal art collection until her death in 2007. This is the first time a work from her estate will come to auction and it offers the rare possibility to acquire one of the Sonnabend treasures in the open market.
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balibob
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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by balibob on Mar 25, 2011 15:51:45 GMT 1, Wonder when Liz#1, 2, 3 and 4 will come flying out of the wood work
Wonder when Liz#1, 2, 3 and 4 will come flying out of the wood work
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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by alexnh123 on Mar 25, 2011 16:04:22 GMT 1, wonder how long they held onto it for, biding their time
wonder how long they held onto it for, biding their time
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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by bazzj04 on Mar 25, 2011 17:02:55 GMT 1, i just Constance this
i just Constance this
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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by norfolkcanbeurban on Mar 26, 2011 12:08:03 GMT 1, Personally, I think the majority are being a bit harsh and frankly a little blinkered. Essentially the vibe is that ConStance is exploiting the imagery, but I know that he has huge respect for screen icons which is exactly why he has done the series of works. Secondly, try not to let anticapitalist sentiments get in the way of someone paying respect to an icon by remebering him/her, it's disrespectful not only to the star but also the artist. I dont think £40 is a lot to pay and if he really wanted to exploit the situation he would have asked me to raise the price. Thirdly, I'm not quite sure what 'plurker' is trying to say, but i've got a good idea. Maybe have a look around our website before you start making judgments about me and my company.
Personally, I think the majority are being a bit harsh and frankly a little blinkered. Essentially the vibe is that ConStance is exploiting the imagery, but I know that he has huge respect for screen icons which is exactly why he has done the series of works. Secondly, try not to let anticapitalist sentiments get in the way of someone paying respect to an icon by remebering him/her, it's disrespectful not only to the star but also the artist. I dont think £40 is a lot to pay and if he really wanted to exploit the situation he would have asked me to raise the price. Thirdly, I'm not quite sure what 'plurker' is trying to say, but i've got a good idea. Maybe have a look around our website before you start making judgments about me and my company.
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saint
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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by saint on Mar 26, 2011 12:28:03 GMT 1, You say £40 isn't alot to pay, but to be fair, for an image that constance has found online in 2 seconds, and has just photoshopped a bit, and that you are selling unlimited copies of (unless i am mistaken, but there is no mention of edition size), and is just printed on an a4 piece of paper, i think it is a lot. You can buy similar larger posters on allposters for cheaper should you want. You can also download the image yourself and run a filter or two on it and have your own unique variant for less.
Heres a link to a high res version of the image i just found online (in 2 seconds) in case anyone would rather make their own.... www.doctormacro.com/Images/Taylor,%20Elizabeth/Annex/Annex%20-%20Taylor,%20Elizabeth%20(Last%20Time%20I%20Saw%20Paris,%20The)_01.jpg
You say £40 isn't alot to pay, but to be fair, for an image that constance has found online in 2 seconds, and has just photoshopped a bit, and that you are selling unlimited copies of (unless i am mistaken, but there is no mention of edition size), and is just printed on an a4 piece of paper, i think it is a lot. You can buy similar larger posters on allposters for cheaper should you want. You can also download the image yourself and run a filter or two on it and have your own unique variant for less. Heres a link to a high res version of the image i just found online (in 2 seconds) in case anyone would rather make their own.... www.doctormacro.com/Images/Taylor,%20Elizabeth/Annex/Annex%20-%20Taylor,%20Elizabeth%20(Last%20Time%20I%20Saw%20Paris,%20The)_01.jpg
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Cornish Crayon
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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by Cornish Crayon on Mar 26, 2011 12:39:14 GMT 1,
Boom Boom Tish ;D
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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by norfolkcanbeurban on Mar 26, 2011 12:48:19 GMT 1, Yes, you are mistaken and this is exactly what I'm talking about. Edition size is 50, printed on Somerset cotton paper with canon archival inks and it is mounted. So no, it's not actually a lot of money. This is all being said whilst the trend in urban art is to buy a piece from the source and then sell it for double the price the very same day on ebay (and before you all bite my head off, yes I have done that, but for that money, they also get framed and hung in a gallery)? So, in reality, who's asking for money for doing nothing? Furthermore, having gone through the proofing process for the prints with ConStance, it's not simply a matter of colouring in and printing. But hey, think what you want to think... I'm not saying dont print out your own, I'm just saying dont be quite as judgemental and don't slate someone for wanting to make some money out of actually doing something.
Yes, you are mistaken and this is exactly what I'm talking about. Edition size is 50, printed on Somerset cotton paper with canon archival inks and it is mounted. So no, it's not actually a lot of money. This is all being said whilst the trend in urban art is to buy a piece from the source and then sell it for double the price the very same day on ebay (and before you all bite my head off, yes I have done that, but for that money, they also get framed and hung in a gallery)? So, in reality, who's asking for money for doing nothing? Furthermore, having gone through the proofing process for the prints with ConStance, it's not simply a matter of colouring in and printing. But hey, think what you want to think... I'm not saying dont print out your own, I'm just saying dont be quite as judgemental and don't slate someone for wanting to make some money out of actually doing something.
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saint
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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by saint on Mar 26, 2011 13:07:40 GMT 1, Lol! ok, i am mistaken, perhaps you should make it clearer? As from you initial post it just says '£40 A4' no mention of edition or what its printed on, so not surprising i thought you were taking the mic slightly.
Lol! ok, i am mistaken, perhaps you should make it clearer? As from you initial post it just says '£40 A4' no mention of edition or what its printed on, so not surprising i thought you were taking the mic slightly.
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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by norfolkcanbeurban on Mar 26, 2011 14:26:27 GMT 1, Fairly pessimistic assumptions my friend, but i will edit the post accordingly.
Fairly pessimistic assumptions my friend, but i will edit the post accordingly.
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Liz Taylor Memorial Piece by ConStance, by manty on Mar 26, 2011 15:40:39 GMT 1, LOL. Thanks for the lectures.
LOL. Thanks for the lectures.
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