yorkie
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June 2016
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by yorkie on Jun 12, 2018 21:06:31 GMT 1, You are finally framing and placing on walls...... well i checked the date and its not April 1st!!!! They look stunning - enjoy! Hahaha, never framed a thing. Bought these framed from a gent on here. Walls are covered in canvas Thats the truth - I believe you!
Yorkie
You are finally framing and placing on walls...... well i checked the date and its not April 1st!!!! They look stunning - enjoy! Hahaha, never framed a thing. Bought these framed from a gent on here. Walls are covered in canvas Thats the truth - I believe you! Yorkie
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Karl Read
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April 2008
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Karl Read on Jun 14, 2018 11:39:37 GMT 1, This arrived yesterday, a really impressive print in person. Credit to the packaging from Avant Arte, the best bomb proof packaging iv'e ever seen, you even get a pair of white gloves in the box to handle the print which i thought was a nice touch.
This arrived yesterday, a really impressive print in person. Credit to the packaging from Avant Arte, the best bomb proof packaging iv'e ever seen, you even get a pair of white gloves in the box to handle the print which i thought was a nice touch.
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kuni
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February 2018
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by kuni on Jun 14, 2018 12:13:23 GMT 1, This arrived yesterday, a really impressive print in person. Credit to the packaging from Avant Arte, the best bomb proof packaging iv'e ever seen, you even get a pair of white gloves in the box to handle the print which i thought was a nice touch. Wow! Looks amazing. Random question - mine arrived, but I had the box sent to my office instead of the house. Is there an inner protective packaging within the box, or if I open up the box is the print exposed? I take the train to the office, so if I can slim down the packaging a bit for the ride home (without damaging the print) it would be a lot less of a hassle. It looks like there's a somewhat thick cardboard "sleeve" within the box, no?
I can't wait to see this beauty for myself. Have you decided how you're going to frame it?
This arrived yesterday, a really impressive print in person. Credit to the packaging from Avant Arte, the best bomb proof packaging iv'e ever seen, you even get a pair of white gloves in the box to handle the print which i thought was a nice touch. Wow! Looks amazing. Random question - mine arrived, but I had the box sent to my office instead of the house. Is there an inner protective packaging within the box, or if I open up the box is the print exposed? I take the train to the office, so if I can slim down the packaging a bit for the ride home (without damaging the print) it would be a lot less of a hassle. It looks like there's a somewhat thick cardboard "sleeve" within the box, no? I can't wait to see this beauty for myself. Have you decided how you're going to frame it?
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Cutkillavince
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April 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Cutkillavince on Jun 14, 2018 12:16:40 GMT 1, This arrived yesterday, a really impressive print in person. Credit to the packaging from Avant Arte, the best bomb proof packaging iv'e ever seen, you even get a pair of white gloves in the box to handle the print which i thought was a nice touch. Wow! Looks amazing. Random question - mine arrived, but I had the box sent to my office instead of the house. Is there an inner protective packaging within the box, or if I open up the box is the print exposed? I take the train to the office, so if I can slim down the packaging a bit for the ride home (without damaging the print) it would be a lot less of a hassle. It looks like there's a somewhat thick cardboard "sleeve" within the box, no? I can't wait to see this beauty for myself. Have you decided how you're going to frame it?
Yes, there's a thick cardboard "sleeve" within the box
This arrived yesterday, a really impressive print in person. Credit to the packaging from Avant Arte, the best bomb proof packaging iv'e ever seen, you even get a pair of white gloves in the box to handle the print which i thought was a nice touch. Wow! Looks amazing. Random question - mine arrived, but I had the box sent to my office instead of the house. Is there an inner protective packaging within the box, or if I open up the box is the print exposed? I take the train to the office, so if I can slim down the packaging a bit for the ride home (without damaging the print) it would be a lot less of a hassle. It looks like there's a somewhat thick cardboard "sleeve" within the box, no? I can't wait to see this beauty for myself. Have you decided how you're going to frame it?
Yes, there's a thick cardboard "sleeve" within the box
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Karl Read
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April 2008
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Karl Read on Jun 14, 2018 13:04:28 GMT 1, This arrived yesterday, a really impressive print in person. Credit to the packaging from Avant Arte, the best bomb proof packaging iv'e ever seen, you even get a pair of white gloves in the box to handle the print which i thought was a nice touch. Wow! Looks amazing. Random question - mine arrived, but I had the box sent to my office instead of the house. Is there an inner protective packaging within the box, or if I open up the box is the print exposed? I take the train to the office, so if I can slim down the packaging a bit for the ride home (without damaging the print) it would be a lot less of a hassle. It looks like there's a somewhat thick cardboard "sleeve" within the box, no? I can't wait to see this beauty for myself. Have you decided how you're going to frame it? Yes there is a cardboard sleeve if you like but i wouldn't risk it if you get on a packed train. It could quite easily bend. It comes in a huge box but it's relatively light in weight. I think I'm going to keep framing simple on this one, floated in a white frame i think. I think this deserves museum glass also.
This arrived yesterday, a really impressive print in person. Credit to the packaging from Avant Arte, the best bomb proof packaging iv'e ever seen, you even get a pair of white gloves in the box to handle the print which i thought was a nice touch. Wow! Looks amazing. Random question - mine arrived, but I had the box sent to my office instead of the house. Is there an inner protective packaging within the box, or if I open up the box is the print exposed? I take the train to the office, so if I can slim down the packaging a bit for the ride home (without damaging the print) it would be a lot less of a hassle. It looks like there's a somewhat thick cardboard "sleeve" within the box, no? I can't wait to see this beauty for myself. Have you decided how you're going to frame it? Yes there is a cardboard sleeve if you like but i wouldn't risk it if you get on a packed train. It could quite easily bend. It comes in a huge box but it's relatively light in weight. I think I'm going to keep framing simple on this one, floated in a white frame i think. I think this deserves museum glass also.
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cjwhitey
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May 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by cjwhitey on Jun 14, 2018 13:39:40 GMT 1, Received my original drawing "Tireur d'elite" (sniper) from Murmure. Their technique/skill is incredibly impressive in person. This one is a real stunner in the flesh and puts a smile on your face without fail. I will definitely be buying more from them. They flat packed the hell out of it and it arrived in perfect condition. Could use some framing suggestions though, if anyone could help! Detail is incredible - congrats on the original piece! Now let's figure out how to frame it!
Received my original drawing "Tireur d'elite" (sniper) from Murmure. Their technique/skill is incredibly impressive in person. This one is a real stunner in the flesh and puts a smile on your face without fail. I will definitely be buying more from them. They flat packed the hell out of it and it arrived in perfect condition. Could use some framing suggestions though, if anyone could help! Detail is incredible - congrats on the original piece! Now let's figure out how to frame it!
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kuni
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February 2018
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by kuni on Jun 14, 2018 13:58:47 GMT 1, Wow! Looks amazing. Random question - mine arrived, but I had the box sent to my office instead of the house. Is there an inner protective packaging within the box, or if I open up the box is the print exposed? I take the train to the office, so if I can slim down the packaging a bit for the ride home (without damaging the print) it would be a lot less of a hassle. It looks like there's a somewhat thick cardboard "sleeve" within the box, no? I can't wait to see this beauty for myself. Have you decided how you're going to frame it? Yes there is a cardboard sleeve if you like but i wouldn't risk it if you get on a packed train. It could quite easily bend. It comes in a huge box but it's relatively light in weight. I think I'm going to keep framing simple on this one, floated in a white frame i think. I think this deserves museum glass also. I haven't seen the shipping box yet, but I guess it's not as heavy as it looks. That's good news. It's a pain in the ass lugging enormous boxes through the subway, but it's a small price to pay for such a gorgeous print. Probably better not to chance it with just the cardboard sleeve - I'd cry myself to sleep if it somehow got bent.
I'm rolling with simple on this as well, I think you're right on having it floated in a white frame. Exactly what I was thinking. Kind of interesting to see that Avant framed it in a black frame for those that ordered it already framed.
Wow! Looks amazing. Random question - mine arrived, but I had the box sent to my office instead of the house. Is there an inner protective packaging within the box, or if I open up the box is the print exposed? I take the train to the office, so if I can slim down the packaging a bit for the ride home (without damaging the print) it would be a lot less of a hassle. It looks like there's a somewhat thick cardboard "sleeve" within the box, no? I can't wait to see this beauty for myself. Have you decided how you're going to frame it? Yes there is a cardboard sleeve if you like but i wouldn't risk it if you get on a packed train. It could quite easily bend. It comes in a huge box but it's relatively light in weight. I think I'm going to keep framing simple on this one, floated in a white frame i think. I think this deserves museum glass also. I haven't seen the shipping box yet, but I guess it's not as heavy as it looks. That's good news. It's a pain in the ass lugging enormous boxes through the subway, but it's a small price to pay for such a gorgeous print. Probably better not to chance it with just the cardboard sleeve - I'd cry myself to sleep if it somehow got bent. I'm rolling with simple on this as well, I think you're right on having it floated in a white frame. Exactly what I was thinking. Kind of interesting to see that Avant framed it in a black frame for those that ordered it already framed.
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Karl Read
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April 2008
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Karl Read on Jun 14, 2018 15:50:41 GMT 1, Yes there is a cardboard sleeve if you like but i wouldn't risk it if you get on a packed train. It could quite easily bend. It comes in a huge box but it's relatively light in weight. I think I'm going to keep framing simple on this one, floated in a white frame i think. I think this deserves museum glass also. I haven't seen the shipping box yet, but I guess it's not as heavy as it looks. That's good news. It's a pain in the ass lugging enormous boxes through the subway, but it's a small price to pay for such a gorgeous print. Probably better not to chance it with just the cardboard sleeve - I'd cry myself to sleep if it somehow got bent. I'm rolling with simple on this as well, I think you're right on having it floated in a white frame. Exactly what I was thinking. Kind of interesting to see that Avant framed it in a black frame for those that ordered it already framed. Oh really, any pics of that?
Yes there is a cardboard sleeve if you like but i wouldn't risk it if you get on a packed train. It could quite easily bend. It comes in a huge box but it's relatively light in weight. I think I'm going to keep framing simple on this one, floated in a white frame i think. I think this deserves museum glass also. I haven't seen the shipping box yet, but I guess it's not as heavy as it looks. That's good news. It's a pain in the ass lugging enormous boxes through the subway, but it's a small price to pay for such a gorgeous print. Probably better not to chance it with just the cardboard sleeve - I'd cry myself to sleep if it somehow got bent. I'm rolling with simple on this as well, I think you're right on having it floated in a white frame. Exactly what I was thinking. Kind of interesting to see that Avant framed it in a black frame for those that ordered it already framed. Oh really, any pics of that?
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kuni
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February 2018
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by kuni on Jun 14, 2018 17:35:48 GMT 1, I haven't seen the shipping box yet, but I guess it's not as heavy as it looks. That's good news. It's a pain in the ass lugging enormous boxes through the subway, but it's a small price to pay for such a gorgeous print. Probably better not to chance it with just the cardboard sleeve - I'd cry myself to sleep if it somehow got bent. I'm rolling with simple on this as well, I think you're right on having it floated in a white frame. Exactly what I was thinking. Kind of interesting to see that Avant framed it in a black frame for those that ordered it already framed. Oh really, any pics of that? I'm running around town, but if you check @avantcollecting on Instagram, there's a shot of this print in a black frame on the wall. I'm pretty sure that's how they were framed in-house. It does look pretty good, but I think I'm going with white as well.
I haven't seen the shipping box yet, but I guess it's not as heavy as it looks. That's good news. It's a pain in the ass lugging enormous boxes through the subway, but it's a small price to pay for such a gorgeous print. Probably better not to chance it with just the cardboard sleeve - I'd cry myself to sleep if it somehow got bent. I'm rolling with simple on this as well, I think you're right on having it floated in a white frame. Exactly what I was thinking. Kind of interesting to see that Avant framed it in a black frame for those that ordered it already framed. Oh really, any pics of that? I'm running around town, but if you check @avantcollecting on Instagram, there's a shot of this print in a black frame on the wall. I'm pretty sure that's how they were framed in-house. It does look pretty good, but I think I'm going with white as well.
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matgab
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November 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by matgab on Jun 14, 2018 17:44:56 GMT 1, So, I somehow ended up as the custodian of this little beauty, whilst the new owner, my son, grows up. He'll hopefully have it hanging in his room until he eventually moves out, with the intention that he'll have it for keeps wherever his life takes him. Thankfully, I have a few years to enjoy it with him until that time comes. It was very much a 'by chance' purchase and I'm still coming round to how fortunate I've been to be able to buy this particular piece for my boy. I'm hesitant to say it, but it wasn't what I was expecting to be doing on the day I chose to seek some advice about what art I could look into which would meet specific criteria as a gift. I got more than lucky that the person I asked was both willing to help me out and kind enough to come up with the perfect answer. Anyway, I've had it framed, it's up on the wall and I'm over the moon with how things turned out. I'm lucky enough to own one of these prints myself and I have to say It is one of my all time favourite Dran pieces.
Beauty. Nice frame,
Looking for this one, one of my favortite. If someone know someone.
So, I somehow ended up as the custodian of this little beauty, whilst the new owner, my son, grows up. He'll hopefully have it hanging in his room until he eventually moves out, with the intention that he'll have it for keeps wherever his life takes him. Thankfully, I have a few years to enjoy it with him until that time comes. It was very much a 'by chance' purchase and I'm still coming round to how fortunate I've been to be able to buy this particular piece for my boy. I'm hesitant to say it, but it wasn't what I was expecting to be doing on the day I chose to seek some advice about what art I could look into which would meet specific criteria as a gift. I got more than lucky that the person I asked was both willing to help me out and kind enough to come up with the perfect answer. Anyway, I've had it framed, it's up on the wall and I'm over the moon with how things turned out. I'm lucky enough to own one of these prints myself and I have to say It is one of my all time favourite Dran pieces. Beauty. Nice frame, Looking for this one, one of my favortite. If someone know someone.
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January 1970
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Jun 14, 2018 17:52:25 GMT 1, Thrilled to add this Julian Opie statuette to the collection. This series is the first time Opie has worked in Bronze.
Thrilled to add this Julian Opie statuette to the collection. This series is the first time Opie has worked in Bronze.
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mcgill14
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January 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by mcgill14 on Jun 14, 2018 18:06:57 GMT 1, Thrilled to add this Julian Opie statuette to the collection. This series is the first time Opie has worked in Bronze. Nice........now where does one acquire one of these?
Thrilled to add this Julian Opie statuette to the collection. This series is the first time Opie has worked in Bronze. Nice........now where does one acquire one of these?
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Matt
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September 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Matt on Jun 14, 2018 18:21:26 GMT 1, Thrilled to add this Julian Opie statuette to the collection. This series is the first time Opie has worked in Bronze. Nice........now where does one acquire one of these? Are these part of the series that are/were at Alan Cristea gallery from the edition of 25 ?
They look very nice
Thrilled to add this Julian Opie statuette to the collection. This series is the first time Opie has worked in Bronze. Nice........now where does one acquire one of these? Are these part of the series that are/were at Alan Cristea gallery from the edition of 25 ? They look very nice
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galaxy01
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November 2016
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by galaxy01 on Jun 15, 2018 10:29:56 GMT 1, Fin Dac Shinka back from framers - Excuse the bubble wrap, its a gift for someone so not removed it all for a photo
Fin Dac Shinka back from framers - Excuse the bubble wrap, its a gift for someone so not removed it all for a photo
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streetartger
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January 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by streetartger on Jun 15, 2018 11:07:52 GMT 1, This just landed... any ideas on framing?
This just landed... any ideas on framing?
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galaxy01
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November 2016
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by galaxy01 on Jun 15, 2018 11:59:26 GMT 1, Id probably just float it in a black box frame - like my findac above. It's my favourite way to frame anything with unusual edges.
Id probably just float it in a black box frame - like my findac above. It's my favourite way to frame anything with unusual edges.
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hui
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October 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by hui on Jun 16, 2018 2:12:42 GMT 1, Charcoal, magazine snippet, and tape on paper from a local artist.
Charcoal, magazine snippet, and tape on paper from a local artist.
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raphyki55
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April 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by raphyki55 on Jun 16, 2018 2:43:41 GMT 1, George condo book from skarstedt gallery including 18 mini prints Ed. Of 400 Couldnโt be happier it was a long hunt
George condo book from skarstedt gallery including 18 mini prints Ed. Of 400 Couldnโt be happier it was a long hunt
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carsten7773
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April 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by carsten7773 on Jun 19, 2018 23:10:29 GMT 1, Mantis - Pulp Fiction 1/1 on canvas
Hi, if you ever sell your pulp fiction canvas pls let me know!
Carsten 07810078111
Mantis - Pulp Fiction 1/1 on canvas
Hi, if you ever sell your pulp fiction canvas pls let me know! Carsten 07810078111
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mcgill14
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January 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by mcgill14 on Jun 20, 2018 23:11:30 GMT 1, Just added another Martha Cooper piece to the collection....got to love her work...
Just added another Martha Cooper piece to the collection....got to love her work...
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Viking Surfer
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February 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Viking Surfer on Jun 21, 2018 3:06:19 GMT 1, This just landed... any ideas on framing? Floated in a black box frame?
This just landed... any ideas on framing? Floated in a black box frame?
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Viking Surfer
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February 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Viking Surfer on Jun 21, 2018 3:07:24 GMT 1, This arrived yesterday, a really impressive print in person. Credit to the packaging from Avant Arte, the best bomb proof packaging iv'e ever seen, you even get a pair of white gloves in the box to handle the print which i thought was a nice touch. Epic, congratulations! Came very close to pulling the trigger myself.
Post a pic when its framed!
This arrived yesterday, a really impressive print in person. Credit to the packaging from Avant Arte, the best bomb proof packaging iv'e ever seen, you even get a pair of white gloves in the box to handle the print which i thought was a nice touch. Epic, congratulations! Came very close to pulling the trigger myself. Post a pic when its framed!
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Viking Surfer
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February 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Viking Surfer on Jun 21, 2018 4:16:25 GMT 1, ๐
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met
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June 2009
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by met on Jun 21, 2018 4:43:27 GMT 1,
Is your applause for the print, the biographies by Michael Shelden and Francis Wheen, or both?
I myself feel a curious sense of affinity with readers who opt for hardcover books.
Is your applause for the print, the biographies by Michael Shelden and Francis Wheen, or both? I myself feel a curious sense of affinity with readers who opt for hardcover books.
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chevyav53
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August 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by chevyav53 on Jun 21, 2018 5:59:37 GMT 1, Just unpacked. A fun piece by Dave Pollot.... paints over thrift store paintings to create something new.
Just unpacked. A fun piece by Dave Pollot.... paints over thrift store paintings to create something new.
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Viking Surfer
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February 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Viking Surfer on Jun 21, 2018 7:54:16 GMT 1, Was able to add one of my all time grails to the collection recently.
Hand finished Rude Copper.
http://instagr.am/p/Bjjfg6qluf6
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Viking Surfer
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February 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Viking Surfer on Jun 21, 2018 8:31:26 GMT 1, Is your applause for the print, the biographies by Michael Shelden and Francis Wheen, or both? I myself feel a curious sense of affinity with readers who opt for hardcover books. Hardcover depends on where Iโm going to be reading the book. If it wil be tossed around in a beach bag, then it certainly wonโt be. If i feel it will make โthe collectionโ, hardback all the way.
Barnes and Noble actually did a really good release of leather bound books on a budget. Gilded page edges always makes it feel a little more epic:
Is your applause for the print, the biographies by Michael Shelden and Francis Wheen, or both? I myself feel a curious sense of affinity with readers who opt for hardcover books. Hardcover depends on where Iโm going to be reading the book. If it wil be tossed around in a beach bag, then it certainly wonโt be. If i feel it will make โthe collectionโ, hardback all the way. Barnes and Noble actually did a really good release of leather bound books on a budget. Gilded page edges always makes it feel a little more epic:
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bjoern
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September 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by bjoern on Jun 21, 2018 8:42:34 GMT 1, Amazing, congratulations
Amazing, congratulations
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