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Overview
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Original Paintings
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Canvas Giclee Editions
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Limited Edition Prints
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Signature Edition Prints
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Sold Out Prints
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Maureen St.Clair
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Alan Syliboy
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Kate Brown-Georgallas
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April Burns
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Pierre J. Nadeau
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Nicholas Johnson
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Hoskins Prints
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Photography
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All prices are listed in Canadian dollars. For exchange rates visit "The Universal Currency Converter ®"
All measurements are in inches- horizontal by vertical. When dealing with prints the image only is measured, and framed pieces the outside of the frame is measured.
You can purchase prints framed or unframed. When it comes to pricing framing there can be a large range.. Different combinations will mean different prices. For example a framed Frank Wright usually runs around $200.00 plus the cost of the print. This would include 2 acid free mattes, conservation glass, acid free backing, and a wooden frame. For the etching “Seven Crows” by Kate Brown-Georgallas the image is 51\2 by 51\2. The cost of framing on this piece runs around $85.00 plus the cost of the print. This would include 2 acid free mattes, conservation glass, acid free backing, and a wooden frame.
We at Down to Earth Art Gallery Inc. use only the best quality materials available on the market. Applying acid free and museum quality materials we can ensure that your piece will withstand the test of time. For example all of the pieces available on our web site have conservation glass. With this type of glass approximately 97% of ultraviolet rays are blocked, preventing fading, and general deterioration. All work performed by Down To Earth Gallery Inc. is guaranteed forever.
When buying a limited edition print something to watch for is the edition size, generally the smaller the edition, the better. With a small edition the work tends to be more collectable; therefore more valuable because they are more rare. You can find some limited editions available with a print count of 10,000. Frank Wright’s editions usually have a maximum of 275 prints in an edition, which is the reason why it’s not unusual for Mr.Wright’s prints to double or triple in value when getting low in numbers. Also when buying prints be aware of the paper used, make sure its acid free archival. Also try to get prints with 300 year rated inks to protect the image from fading.
We ship all over the world. In fact we routinely have orders from all across Canada, the U.S.A. and the U.K. There is NO SHIPPING CHARGE on any order of any size sent any where in Canada or the United States, that is purchased through our website. Any orders sent outside of this area are sent COD, unless the customer requests different arrangements. Unframed prints are shipped in round protective print tubes; framed pieces are carefully packaged using rigid foam and/or bubble wrap to ensure safe mailing.
If you are not comfortable using the “Pay Pal” system, feel free to contact our gallery toll-free 1-866-863-1211 or e-mail us at downtoearth@ns.sympatico.ca, with any questions or for purchase information.
What is an Etching? An etching is an original print created by coating a copper plate with wax; an image is then etched in the wax using various tools. The plate is immersed in an acid to actually etch into any areas of exposed copper. The resulting image on the copper plate gets inked by hand for each print produced; so there are no two prints in an any edition that are exactly the same. The inked plate gets run through a hand turned press similar to the action of the old fashioned wringer-washers.
What is a serigraph? A serigraph is created using a printmaking process in which paint is pushed through a fine screen, usually made of silk or nylon-onto either canvas or fine art paper. A different screen is used for each color represented in the print. This is a painstaking process and usually results in small editions. A single print may take as long as 25 days to complete. Many experts fell this method holds true to the original. This coupled with the fact that this process takes so much longer, usually means these prints retail higher than a lithograph.
What is a lithograph? To create a lithograph we have an original painting scanned and a transparency is produced. A transparency is similar to a photographic negative only it is the positive format. From there it goes to our printers, Sydney City Printers, where they do several sizes and color variations until it is exacting enough to reach Mr. Wright’s approval. Once the final proof has been OK’d the whole edition is printed.
What is a giclee? Pronounced gee-clay, this is a high- resolution digital print and is now a recognized fine art print category like lithographs and serigraphs. Giclee prints look and feel like original art. Printing is done on acid free canvas. A giclee print on canvas is your closest option to an original.
What is the difference between Artist Proof, Printers Proof, Limited Edition, signature editions and open editions. AP or artist proofs are a small number of an edition, which is normally printed and set aside for the artist. Due to the small number available, an AP tends to be worth more money. PP or printers proofs are a number of prints of an edition, which are usually the property of the printers responsible for pulling the edition. AP and PP editions usually don’t number more than 15% of the Limited Edition; which makes them much more collectable. LE or limited edition is a series of signed, numbered prints. Signature editions are a series of prints, which are not numbered but individually signed by the artist; where as Frank Wright’s signature editions are kept under 300 prints in total, you will find signature editions elsewhere in the thousands. All of Down To Earth Art’s AP; PP; LE; and signature editions are signed or signed and numbered by the artist.
When an edition sells out, this is when value will increase and will continue to do so while on the secondary market. AP’s and PP’s are generally worth more due to the smaller numbers available. Something to keep in mind when buying any LE, AP, or PP it does have value and will become more valuable over time.
Gallery hours; Monday to Saturday , 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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