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MARK FRANCIS (B. 1962)
PASSAGE (2), 1993
SIGNED AND TITLED
OIL ON CANVAS
193cm/193cm
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Acclaimed for his optically intense abstract paintings of magnified cells and microbes, Francis’ alla prima technique blurs tone and form to create photographic-like works of glowing light. Aligned with the Young British Artists of the 1990s (whose luminaries include Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst and Grayson Perry), his increasingly sought-after work can be found in London’s Tate Gallery and San Francisco’s de Young Museum.
WHY JANUS ARTS SHOULD BE YOUR CONTEMPORARY ART DEALER IN LONDON
Learn how to buy and sell fine art the smart way, with Janus Arts as your expert guide.
Buying contemporary and modern art in London should be fun. THE city where pop art was born, London bursts with art galleries, all ripe for exploring. (The oldest public London art gallery, The Dulwich Picture Gallery, is more than 200-years old.)
London’s art galleries feature British art by an amazingly wide range of artists. Incredible installations, photography, painting, sculpture, prints… they’re all here, waiting to be discovered. But you need to know where to look… and most people don’t. The solution? Hire expert contemporary art dealer, London’s Janus Arts, to do the legwork for you. The best way to buy modern art in London; we’ll find the art you desire at a price you’ll adore, saving you time and money in the process.
WHAT DOES A CONTEMPORARY ART DEALER DO?
Whether you’re buying art at auction in London or abroad, as your contemporary art consultant we’ll advise you on:
- Which art sales to attend and which to avoid
- What to buy and, importantly, what NOT to buy
- Which artworks are underpriced or overpriced
- Which artworks will make good investments
- What’s the maximum you should pay
SELLING CONTEMPORARY AND MODERN ART
Do you need help selling fine art? We will help you choose with confidence between selling privately or at public auction. As our client you’ll enjoy:
- Free Valuations
- Access to an exclusive network of private collectors
- Expert advice on prime auction opportunities
- Preferential auction commission rates
- Optimised product placement at auction
Work with us and we’ll guide you every step of the way. Whether overseeing a private sale or the perfect auction opportunity, we’ll manage the entire process and get you the best price possible. What could be simpler?
NAVIGATING THE FINE ART MARKETS
Whether you want to buy contemporary art through private sales or art auctions, navigating the fine art markets isn’t easy. Sure, it’s relatively simple for inexperienced collectors to buy affordable art like limited-edition prints. But start searching for individual works by respected British artists —David Hockney, say, or St Ives School luminary, Sir Terry Frost — and things get much harder. That’s when our Contemporary Art Dealer, London services prove invaluable. Our contacts stretch back decades through to the present day. Tell us what you want, and we’ll find it.
HELP BUYING MODERN ART AT AUCTION
London, Hong Kong, New York…no matter the city, buying modern art at auction can be a minefield. Remember:
- Auctioneers are the Estate Agents of the art world
- They work on behalf of the seller
- They don’t care if you overspend
- They want you to overspend
Having worked for the leading auction houses, we know all the tricks of the trade. And how not to fall for them! We’ll show you how to make auctions work for you.
TRACEY EMIN CBE RA (B. 1963)
GRAND HOTEL I, 2016
SIGNED, TITLED AND NUMBERED 87/100 IN PENCIL
POLYMER GRAVURE ETCHING IN COLOURS ON 300GSM WOVE PAPER
SHEET 54.4CM/45.5CM
PUBLISHED BY EMIN INTERNATIONAL, LONDON
GBP 5,500
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YOUR GUIDE TO THE INTERNATIONAL ART WORLD
ARCOmadrid. Art Basel. TEFAF Maastrict. The number of contemporary art fairs and auctions a year can be overwhelming. So, choose wisely: let Janus Arts guide you through the upcoming international art season. We’ll steer you to the shows, sales, and individual artworks that you can’t afford to miss.
GET EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO PRIVATE ART COLLECTORS
Sometimes, it’s not what you know. It’s who you know. Our excellent contemporary art contacts will give you access to an elite network of private collectors. Whether you’re buying or selling, we know the person you need to know.
INVESTING IN INTERNATIONAL ART
Our services aren’t restricted to British art. We’ll advise you on international sales and purchases, too. Obvious world-famous international contemporary artists include Jeff Koons, Christopher Wool, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Their work is hugely fashionable but comes with a price to match. For a safer bet, look to the reliable investment value of 20th-century Impressionist and post-impressionist art. A fabulous little Degas gouache or Matisse pen and ink line drawing can cost a fraction of the price of a large contemporary canvas. Unlike contemporary art (the stocks and shares of the art world), these older works offer no risk at all. Just like a bond their worth is sure to go up, slowly but surely.
DISCOVER THE SMART WAY TO BUY ART TODAY
We guarantee you’ll be surprised by our modest, upfront fees, and just how much time and money they’ll save you. To find out more about our art consultancy services and how we can help you, please do not hesitate to contact us today.
