Description: Extremely rare, original 'Artist's Proof' limited edition print on board depicting a smartly dressed romantic couple, enjoying a drink of wine in a bar scene, this work is beautifully presented in a gallery frame, is entitled 'Proposal at Hotel Du Vin', and is by the renowned, highly collectable Argentine artist Fabian Perez (b.1967 ). *An artist's proof is an impression of a print taken in the printmaking process to show the current printing state of a plate while the plate is being worked. The proof is checked and approved by the artist and, although in theory it is identical to the finished work, it is not included in the final limited edition print count. Artist's proofs belong to the artist, are much more scarce and rare than a normal limited edition print, therefore more valuable, and by convention, the artist would not usually sell these at once. Fabian Perez was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He had a difficult childhood, with a father who was a gambler who owned illegal bordellos and nightclubs and was often in trouble with the police. His mother encouraged his artistic talent, and he took art classes as a young adult, but it was never formal training. It is imagery from this past that he draws from, his father being the cool guy outside the nightclubs in his images, and the women are those he saw at his father’s brothels and nightclubs. Tragically he lost his mother when he was 16, and his father when he was 19, after which he lived as a nomad, and immersed himself in martial arts to help cope with his sadness and despair. He met a Japanese Karate master while teaching martial arts, whom he followed to Northern Italy, where he began his career as an artist as a form of escapism. He later moved to Japan and then onto Los Angeles where he lives today with his family. - Signed by the artist lower right- Numbered by the artist lower left - Number 14 of only 15 limited edition 'Artist's Proof' prints ever produced- Certificate of authenticity verso- Original DeMonfort Fine Art, uniquely barcoded, identifying Gallery label verso- Beautifully framed and ready to hang, in its original bold ebonised, deliberately-aged effect, moulded gallery frame with ebonised slip- Limited edition print size 61cm x 45.5cm (approx. 24 inches x 18 inches)- Frame size 82.5cm x 68cm (approx. 32 1/2 inches x 26 3/4 inches)- The frame has some minor nibbles to the apexes of some of the corners, and a small area of minor rubbing to the top edge, please see images above, otherwise both limited edition print and frame are in excellent condition- Excellent investment at £700 below the gallery price - Fabian Perez is represented by Clarendon Fine Art where the limited edition print version (of 95 copies) of this is currently on sale for £2395- Atmospheric centrepiece- Would make an original gift - All prints are carefully packaged to prevent damage during shipping- Please contact us for European and Worldwide shipping prices- If you have any questions about this item, please contact us and we will respond within an hour
Price: 1695 GBP
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
End Time: 2024-11-18T10:00:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: 132.03 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Return policy details: Returns are accepted under the following conditions only: 1) This item is brand new and as such must be returned in the original mint condition and in it's packaging which must also be undamaged and in it's original saleable condition. 2) Returns can only be accepted within 14 days of purchase the item will be posted at the first possible opportunity immediately after the auction ends. 3) Returns must be agreed with the seller first by email. 4) In the case of a Refund, we will refund the price of the item but not the original postage charge, the buyer is also liable for the cost of the return postage and packing.
Artist: Fabian Perez
Type: Limited Edition Print
Originality: Limited Edition Print
Signed By: Fabian Perez
Image Orientation: Landscape
Signed: Yes
COA Issued By: De Montfort Fine Art
Features: Framed, Signed
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Framing: Framed
Subject: Wine, Romance, Intimate Couple
