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Topic: Alan Bean limited edition giclee "Giant Leap"
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Spacefest Member Posts: 1168 From: Tucson, AZ Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 04-03-2009 06:11 PM
The latest Alan Bean print, a giclee called A Giant Leap has sold out the small edition in less than 6 hours, a new record.Novaspace emailed the announcement to our list yesterday afternoon, and by evening had oversold the original edition of 125. The publisher, Greenwich Workshop, increased the edition to 175 to accommodate the many desperate requests, just this morning. Alan has sold out his last three prints in just a few days. Get to work Alan! |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-03-2009 08:17 PM
As Apollo 40th anniversary limited edition items go, the appeal of this giclee is certainly clear. I can easily understand why it sold so quickly. I would have certainly ordered one, too (assuming I could act fast enough). Just out of curiosity Kim, what was the price of the giclee? |
Spacefest Member Posts: 1168 From: Tucson, AZ Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 04-03-2009 11:44 PM
It was $265 for the canvas, $330 framed. We could put you on a waiting list. Some folks will not get it for one reason or another. It won't go out until May.Yes, they grossly underestimated the demand. I grow weary of salutes and flags (not that I'm unpatriotic) but Alan does a lot of other motifs, like this one. |
328KF Member Posts: 1234 From: Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 04-04-2009 06:58 AM
There are two currently available on Ebay from other galleries at the original issue price. Good luck! |
Spacefest Member Posts: 1168 From: Tucson, AZ Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 04-04-2009 02:21 PM
Thanks for the heads up, John. there were THREE. Just bought them all. |
328KF Member Posts: 1234 From: Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 04-04-2009 02:31 PM
Kim, save one for Robert! |
davidcwagner Member Posts: 798 From: Albuquerque, New Mexico Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 04-04-2009 02:41 PM
Kim, there were FOUR on eBay! I barely beat Kim to one of them. Gotta move fast on these! |
rjurek349 Member Posts: 1190 From: Northwest Indiana Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 04-04-2009 02:54 PM
Two more just posted by the gallery with $265 buy-it-now and free delivery. Move fast... |
randyc Member Posts: 779 From: Chandler, AZ USA Registered: May 2003
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posted 04-04-2009 03:48 PM
Got one! Thanks for the heads-up Richard! |
gliderpilotuk Member Posts: 3398 From: London, UK Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 04-05-2009 01:27 AM
...and the price-hyping has already started. Now at $395. |
paulus humungus Member Posts: 400 From: Burton, Derbyshire, England Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 04-05-2009 03:27 AM
I told you to get it Paul. It is a pity that Mr. Armstrong couldn't counter sign the edition. |
space1 Member Posts: 853 From: Danville, Ohio Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 04-05-2009 05:56 AM
I am inexperienced at following these limited edition offers. So here are some stupid questions: - If the original Greenwich Workshop offer was published as limited to 125, how can it ever be increased?
- I thought Greenwich Workshop was the only official source for the prints. How can a competing gallery offer a print as well?
I acted on Kim's email as soon as I received it. This is my first purchase of any initial limited edition art offering. It appears I made the right move. But I am a bit confused. |
paulus humungus Member Posts: 400 From: Burton, Derbyshire, England Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 04-05-2009 02:56 PM
quote: Originally posted by space1: I thought Greenwich Workshop was the only official source for the prints. How can a competing gallery offer a print as well?
John, Greenwich Worshop are the only official source - it was them who increased their own limited edition run. |
Spacefest Member Posts: 1168 From: Tucson, AZ Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 04-05-2009 06:14 PM
Greenwich Workshop is the publisher. They have a network of about 1500 authorized dealers worldwide whom they wholesale prints to.We are only licensed to sell Alan Bean works. They also publish wildlife, western, aviation, fantasy, and other genres. They announced this print to their dealers last week. The dealers vie for "allotments" of the total edition. We always get the most by far, and the lowest numbers, because we've been Alan's biggest dealer for over 20 years. Other dealers may receive none to 5 ea. of the edition. They are required to purchase whatever their allotment is. One print, "In the Beginning" sold out all 1000 copies before release. We only got 160 of them. We could have sold them all. We had to tell some customers "Sorry." Some of them were so angry, they never ordered again. In this case, the work has not been printed (or signed) yet, and based on our fierce demand (others, too) They decided to up the edition from 125 to 175. Our allotment has gone from 80 to 105. |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-05-2009 06:52 PM
Kim, do you know if the original will be among the paintings displayed at the National Air and Space Museum starting this July when Bean's exhibit opens? |
Spacefest Member Posts: 1168 From: Tucson, AZ Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 04-05-2009 11:02 PM
quote: Originally posted by Robert Pearlman: Kim, do you know if the original will be among the paintings displayed at the National Air and Space Museum starting this July when Bean's exhibit opens?
Probably. We sold it a couple of years ago. It's fairly small. He's working on a new dyptich called First Men, but I don't know if it'll be done in time. |
paulus humungus Member Posts: 400 From: Burton, Derbyshire, England Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 04-07-2009 02:45 PM
These two "First men" works would also have been great canvas print editions (companion prints) for the 40th anniversary! |
Spacefest Member Posts: 1168 From: Tucson, AZ Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 04-07-2009 11:18 PM
I agree. Greenwich Workshop is putting together two small giclees and his upcoming book as a 40th anniversary collector's set. Only they didn't choose First Men. |
328KF Member Posts: 1234 From: Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 04-08-2009 11:07 AM
Kim, which two did they choose and when will the set be available?No info on their website... |
Spacefest Member Posts: 1168 From: Tucson, AZ Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 04-08-2009 12:31 PM
The book won't be out until July, and the two haven't been officially picked yet, but the two they have suggested so far I've never seen before, and aren't as strong as First Men. |
Dennis Beatty Member Posts: 356 From: Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 04-08-2009 11:29 PM
Perhaps you could suggest that they issue "For One Priceless Moment" as a limited edition piece. It was released as a small poster (in limited quantities) many years ago...but a full size canvas or paper print would be stunning!! I have made the recommendation for years but without success. However, if you agree about the appropriateness of the print, perhaps your voice will carry more weight. |
john ffoulkes Member Posts: 146 From: United Kingdom Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 04-09-2009 04:34 AM
Alan Bean's "A Giant Leap" still available to purchase at issue price of $265 from ArtUSA.com. |
gliderpilotuk Member Posts: 3398 From: London, UK Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 04-09-2009 07:31 AM
Thanks John, just bought one. |
Andy McCulley Member Posts: 245 From: Lansdale, PA Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 04-09-2009 08:10 AM
It's listed now at $395.00. |
Spacefest Member Posts: 1168 From: Tucson, AZ Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 04-09-2009 12:38 PM
quote: Originally posted by Dennis Beatty: Perhaps you could suggest that they issue "For One Priceless Moment" as a limited edition piece.
I NEVER liked that one, and refused to sell or even acknowledge it. No one's ever requested it either. That might account for their reluctance to do it again. |
Kevmac Member Posts: 267 From: College Station, TX Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 04-10-2009 09:24 PM
Mr Poor, I'm curious why you didn't like "For one Priceless Moment". Looks like it was released to commemorate the 20th Anniversary sponsored by NASM. I don't see much difference in that artwork and most of Alan Bean's earlier pieces. Thank you. |
Spacefest Member Posts: 1168 From: Tucson, AZ Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 04-11-2009 12:50 PM
As a (former) artist myself, I thought the execution of the figures was not up to par. Evidently, most people agreed. It sold very slowly. |
mjanovec Member Posts: 3811 From: Midwest, USA Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 04-13-2009 05:44 PM
Funnily enough, I viewed "A Giant Leap" as one of Bean's lesser works, because I thought the execution of the figure was not his best. It's what kept me from buying this limited edition. (Granted, a lesser Bean work is better than anything I could ever hope to do.) I suspect if he re-did the piece today, he'd do a much better job of it. |
Spacefest Member Posts: 1168 From: Tucson, AZ Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 04-15-2009 01:22 PM
quote: Originally posted by mjanovec: I suspect if he re-did the piece today, (Giant Leap) he'd do a much better job of it.
Although Bean's space suited figures tend to look like they are wearing pants instead of bulky spacesuits, I think he is a true master at conveying emotion through body language in a faceless spacesuit.His intent was to show Armstrong's apprehension and the significance of "shifting his weight" off the safety of the LM to take the first step on another world. I think "Giant Leap" succeeds in that intent. |
328KF Member Posts: 1234 From: Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 04-15-2009 08:25 PM
quote: Originally posted by Spacefest: I think he is a true master at conveying emotion through body language in a faceless spacesuit.
As I have mentioned to Al on several occasions, the epitome of this observation is his work "Heavenly Reflections." The way in which he portrayed the shock of himself and Pete noticing the Earth in the black sky is awesome...he is touching Pete's shoulder as if he's saying, "Look at that!" and Pete's gloved hands are spread out in a way that truly looks like he's amazed. The jet-black background and the tiny reflection of the Earth in their visors gives the piece a stark look that really shows they are out there on the edge. It has always been one of my favorite works of Bean and I'm surprised they are still available at the original issue price.
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Spacefest Member Posts: 1168 From: Tucson, AZ Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 04-16-2009 03:43 PM
quote: Originally posted by 328KF: As I have mentioned to Al on several occasions, the epitome of this observation is his work "Heavenly Reflections."
I agree. And he's only showing half the figures. Alan pointed out that the reflection of Earth in the visors was impossible given the overall lighting.Like all artists, he misses the mark sometimes, especially on smaller figures, but when he gets it right... |
Sam Que Member Posts: 180 From: Chicago, IL, United States Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 04-21-2009 08:23 PM
Is anyone aware when "Giant Leap" will ship from the publisher? |
Spacefest Member Posts: 1168 From: Tucson, AZ Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 04-21-2009 11:41 PM
Some time in the next few weeks. |
Spacefest Member Posts: 1168 From: Tucson, AZ Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 04-30-2009 01:02 PM
Got a few in today, more tomorrow, and more are coming Monday (5/3).New size: 12x15. They are spectacular IMHO. We'll begin sending them out immediately. |
davidcwagner Member Posts: 798 From: Albuquerque, New Mexico Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 04-30-2009 10:36 PM
It arrived yesterday. Great art. Looking at the new prices on different website it was a great investment too.
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