It was made by the popular Irish born artist Steven Doyle. Below is his biography. This limited edition fine print of a "J" is number 77 of 100. This particular one is signed by the artist himself! While I have been advised to take this to ebay or sell through an art auction house, Id rather keep it simple and offer it here first as I know there is a celtic fanbase. The base value of these prints alone when first made was about 300 but Ive been told its worth upwards of 500-600 now that Doyle has passed on, especially if its signed and framed. The version I have is actually more rare as its a forest green on a dark blue background with parchment paper. Same exact design but different tone colors which distinguishes it nicely from a simple brass rubbing effect like the version below. Its about 14" X 20" nice size for a wall or office.
Honestly I got the print for several days of trade work at the art gallery, so technically I didnt buy it per se but I would like to get a fair price for it's value. I will start the bidding at 90 dollars and let it go for a week or so. Definitely something tangible to invest in...especially now.
The signed print I have is elegantly framed in a brass brushed metal frame and literally ready to hang. Great for a holiday present.
If you have any friends or associates that might be interested please tell them. PM with any questions.
Heres the bio on Doyle
Steven Doyle
Steven was born in Drumcondra in Dublin in 1929, into an artistic family. His father,
John, was the scenic artist at the Old Theatre Royal, where he designed and made the sets.
Steven was painting at an early age, and went on to study at the College of Art in Dublin,
under the famous Irish artist Sean Keating. In his early twenty’s, he had two great loves,
his art and his running, being Irish Youths Champion miler in 1949.
While working for Ardmore Film Studios during the sixties, he travelled extensively in
Europe. Between films he found time to live in Paris, Madrid and London. It was in
London that he met his wife, Elizabeth 1966. In 1969, together with their daughter
Siobhan, they went to live in relative isolation on Cape Clear Island, ( Ireland’s most
southerly island ) off th coast of west Cork.
He wanted to concentrate on his art and make a living from it. Finding no galleries in the
south-west of Ireland in which to exhibit his work, he decided to open his own gallery and
studio in Killarney in 1975. Here he lived and worked for 20 years, until he passed away
in August of 1994. Each winter he would return to his house and studio on the island,
where he painted and indulged his passion for dry stone wall building.
Steven had believed that art should be affordable and accessible to everyone. That artists
should be able to sell their work directly to their customers, thus establishing a unique
personal relationship. This, he was lucky to be able to so. Above all he liked to draw and
paint, but it is for his unique silkscreen technique that he is internationally acclaimed,
with his work in homes from Osaka to Anchorage.
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