[geeem]

Bought new in 2017 from POW, they have been on display in my lounge since then, out of direct sunlight, in nice, but cheap IKEA frames. You know the type - 50x70, £15 a piece or-so. They were mounted pretty, (very) unprofessionally using some sort of acid-free tape on the card that came with the frame, and I put the POW tissue paper behind - just 'cos I kind-of liked it!

Not bought as an investment. because I liked them, and they were only £90 each at the time, so about £100 to buy and frame apiece. I've kept an eye on the eBay prices since I bought just in case they turned into the next "banksys" and worth millions - alas mint ones seem to be around £500 each now when they come up online.

Due to personal circumstances, I will shortly no longer be able to display them as the house is going. I'm not going to put them in a tube or folder and into storage... They have to go one way or another - as do some other collectible bits and bobs which are already doing well on eBay. They will either sell as a set to a buyer who wants to love them as I did, or I will personally sign them and give them away - thus rendering them worthless, (unless my art career takes off!)

As I used to frequent this board in my Invader days, and was initially made aware of POW and these prints here - I thought I would at least post this here before I decide on their fate. I've never seen a full set with the providence up for sale, I also don't know how much the "damage" affects the value. I tried removing the tape from one - using Zest-It, but was probably a bit hasty and tore the back a little! So, for now - I'm leaving them alone. Inspection shows a little noticeable discolouring on the backs, maybe a tiny bit on the fronts. The frames perfectly fitted the prints, so there was no border - but they do vary in size by a few mm outside the specified 50x70 cm.
 
I've dropped some pictures onto this post... Or will do when I can work out how to - this is the worst form I have ever seen for attaching images! I'm certainly not asking for £2000 for them, which - if sold individually, mint - maybe! I don't really need the money either - but I'm not giving them away randomly! But maybe - someone missed out in 2017, and they can be loved in a new home? I would start the bidding on eBay at around £1000 which might be laughable - but I'd rather give thenm away for less...

The art community is lovely though, so I'll read and reply to any positive comments - negativity about how these prints have been stored/framed/displayed will be ignored

Big Love
 

All 4 of them


Cowboy-style Framing/Mounting using acid-free tape


Ripped backing on "In the Dark" and Discolouring


All 4 from the back - Frames on 3 untouched - tape still on.

[Acme Thunderer]

If it helps, the names of these four prints are:

- In Europe
- In Baghdad
- In The Lab
- In The Dark

Originally released at the same time in 2003.

They were an edition of 600, so would be interesting to know if you have matching numbers.

[geeem]

Hi Acme - Yes, they are all numbered with the the numbers also confirmed on the POW Receipts. I haven't obscured the /600 numbers on the images as some do! They may "just" be visible on the image? 3D signature is in ink on lower left, number / 600 is in pencil on lower right - I'm assuming the images have uploaded  

[Ottomatik]

Wait…
Did you say sign them yourself?
That’s absurd.

[startimeash]

Seen these go for anything up to £350 at auction recently (not sure if it was Chiswick, Sworders, or Tate Ward). I have In Europe that I bought about 4 years ago for £300, so price seems pretty stable. A grand seems reasonable - would have them off you myself if I had the cash at the moment. Do think they’re a great quartet of prints. Good luck with the sale!

[geeem]

OK, I'm putting them on eBay with some sort of £1000 reserve to see what happens and what offers I get I'm sure this forum will pick the auction up when I list...

Yep - devalue them by defacing/signing them myself and give them to loved ones as a gift, at least I know they still exist and I can "visit them" on occasion without fear of them being sold :-) I'm that kind of absurd guy!

Cheers

[King Robbo Lives]

Why not go all out an shred the lot?

Record and sell each as a 1/1 NFT

B would be proud