ARTWORKS,  mixed media

Original book illustrations – SOLD

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A full set of original illustrations of Biring Sikunani for sale. SOLD!!!

Illustrations details:
Mixed-media on paper. Size: A little bit larger than A4.

Basically, the publishing right belongs to ITBM and this collection is entirely for COLLECTION PURPOSE ONLY and collector cannot, in any way, republish this set. But of course collector can re-sell it to other party with higher price, over times. It is best to buy this set altogether.

Below is rationales (that I copied from http://www.booksillustrated.com) on why you should buy original book illustrations.
Why collect Illustration – Are illustrations good investments?

Children’s books are especially adept at achieving this and many can be read time and time again by anyone. A good story can be read and enjoyed at any age. Filmmakers, therefore, go to great lengths to ensure that the imagery they create reflects what we have all come to expect from a book.

Owning an original published illustration is very satisfying. Compared to some works by established artists they can be acquired at reasonable prices. An average oil painting may cost many thousands of Ringgit, whilst many book illustrations retail from just a few hundred Ringgit. It is always enjoyable to know that the art hanging on your wall is familiar to thousands of people.

Classic illustrators have seen a sharp rise in prices. At a London auction of Beatrix Potter’s children’s illustration, a small but delightful illustration sold for over £250,000.(One day, I will be gone and in many years after that, I will become as classic as Ms. Potter).

So what is the future of Illustrations?

The art of illustration can still be seen at work today, but it is under threat. Our modern world wants things to be delivered to a very short deadline and many publishers are not exempt. This has forced illustrators to either create fast character drawings or reach for the powerful graphics software packages that are available today. This allows them to move parts of the image around, change colours and generally modify the image to the requirements of the publisher and author in an instant. A great innovation, but all these deadlines and the need to make corrections on the fly has meant there is no physical artwork.

Is this the end to fine illustration art?
There are a group of dedicated illustrators willing to produce real art and some understanding publishers allowing them the time to create these little masterpieces.

The good news for the lovers of original illustrations is that their treasured paintings are soaring in value as the market wakes up to the idea that an era is coming to an end. Illustrations are sound investments that can be enjoyed by anyone who sees life as filled with wonderful adventures.

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