Art for sale
Acrylic on something or other, 12" by 6", completed in 2018, awful.
It is with much sorrow that I've decided to sell the artwork, shown above, that I created for Episode 6 of the new season of Grand Tour.
This has been a difficult decision. For some months, the painting has hung on the wall of my house, the celebrated centrepiece of my collection of 20th century works by British and European artists. But, since art is its own reward, it seems only fair that someone else should enjoy the pleasures of viewing it, as I have the satisfaction of being its creator, and that will always be with me.
The work is in the fashionable post-ironic style, and is crap. But the proceeds are going to a worthy cause, obviously. (CALM, details are here www.thecalmzone.net) So a sense of decency, if not a love of fine art, should compel you to bid, in the certain knowledge that I'm being as generous with your money as I am with my talent. The renowned auction house eBaytheby's, founded in 1995, are hosting the sale and expect bidding to be 'brisk'.
Please remember that original artworks are unique pieces, and that this objet is unlikely to appear on the market again for many generations. Here is the link:
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Instead of scattering more crude jokes through this comments section, I should be serious for once and say good choice of charity. I've been struggling recently, and finding support can be incredibly difficult, particularly if you've just lost half your support network. If CALM can make that even a little bit easier, they deserve every penny.
Very well said dear lady :)
Such a great cause! Definitely the most important artwork I’ve smuggled internationally.
😳❗️Lol XX
UK customs want a word with you. I've given them your number.
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James, my wife (who is Chinese) compliments you on your Chinese characters. However, she asks me to point out that the character in the centre has a brush stroke missing. We are both surprised by this lapse.
I am ashamed.
What do the Chinese characters say?
A worthy cause. I know that’s sometimes a trite phrase we trot out about all charities but having had personal experience of this it’s heartfelt in this case. I hope the auction does well.
I’m so sorry to hear you have been personally affected by this,Jane,this unfortunately,still seems to be a taboo subject.this is wonderful that James is supportive of this charity.My thoughts are with you♥️😔XX