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Sculpture Commissions

A lot of work is specially commissioned. If the subject matter may be of interest to other clients, the rights to a small limited edition are agreed which in return reduces the cost of the commission.

If the sculptor retains the rights to a limited edition of the bronze sculpture or fountain commissioned, the production costs can be spread over the limited edition, instead of having to be borne solely by the person commissioning the piece.

As a price guide a "one off" commission would be two or three times the price of an editioned piece. For a commission that is number one of an edition, a life-size sculpture would be approximately twenty percent above an equivalent bronze; a study size piece would be approximately fifty percent more than list prices. In the case of all editions, the artist will retain the rights to two artist's proofs over edition unless otherwise agreed.

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Sculpture of Sarah

Procedure for Commissions

A discussion of the proposed commission. If the commission is site specific it is preferable to have the meeting on site.

In the case of proposals such as a large fountain installation, drawings or Marquette may be submitted at a small charge.

Payments are made in two equal parts, upon instruction and upon completion of the work. For very large projects this may be divided into three equal payments.

The involvement of the client is encouraged and visits to the studio to view the clay in progress are arranged. Sometimes more than one meeting is required. Alternatively, photographs may be used to keep the client informed of progress. When the client approves the clay the sculpture will be cast into bronze. We are happy to arrange delivery on behalf our clients and assist with installation. Freight forwarding and long distance traveling will be at the Client's expense.


	. Sculpture Commissions A lot of work is specially commissioned. If the subject matter may be of interest to other clients, the rights to a small limited edition are agreed which in return reduces the cost of the commission. If the sculptor retains the rights to a limited edition of the bronze sculpture or fountain commissioned, the production costs can be spread over the limited edition, instead of having to be borne solely by the person commissioning the piece. As a price guide a "one off" commission would be two or three times the price of an editioned piece. For a commission that is number one of an edition, a life-size sculpture would be approximately twenty percent above an equivalent bronze; a study size piece would be approximately fifty percent more than list prices. In the case of all editions, the artist will retain the rights to two artist's proofs over edition unless otherwise agreed. . Procedure for Commissions A discussion of the proposed commission. If the commission is site specific it is preferable to have the meeting on site. In the case of proposals such as a large fountain installation, drawings or Marquette may be submitted at a small charge. Payments are made in two equal parts, upon instruction and upon completion of the work. For very large projects this may be divided into three equal payments. The involvement of the client is encouraged and visits to the studio to view the clay in progress are arranged. Sometimes more than one meeting is required. Alternatively, photographs may be used to keep the client informed of progress. When the client approves the clay the sculpture will be cast into bronze. We are happy to arrange delivery on behalf our clients and assist with installation. Freight forwarding and long distance traveling will be at the Client's expense.