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    The art of gift-giving

    'Tis the season of giving! A time of undue pressure to find the 'perfect' present for loved ones. Searching 'gifts for her' online is usually fruitless and heaven forbid you fall victim to the last-minute, panic purchase on Amazon.

     

    Make Christmas memorable with the gift of an original artwork. Imagine finding a David Hockney under the tree, or decking the walls with a stunning Henri Matisse. Purchasing a prestigious work of art by a household name doesn't have to break the bank either; our collection of museum-quality prints caters to all tastes and budgets, enabling you to get your hands on a present like no other.

     

    Hand-signed, limited-edition works on paper have the power to indelibly connect their lucky recipient with a titan of Modern or Contemporary art. To get you started, we've put together a one-stop guide to some of our favourite showstoppers, guaranteed to go down a treat.

  • For your other half

    Consider a vibrant lithograph by Marc Chagall for your partner. The artist established himself as a key figure in Modern art through his incredibly touching, instantly iconic imagery. His work epitomises romance, with dreamy compositions populated by flying lovers and sentimental imagery.  

     

    We also couldn't recommend Tracey Emin's work enough, especially her famous neons which feature heartfelt declarations of love. 

    • Tracey Emin, The Kiss, 2011
      Tracey Emin, The Kiss, 2011
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    • Marc Chagall, Lovers in Grey, 1957
      Marc Chagall, Lovers in Grey, 1957
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    • Georges Braque, Fleurs de l'Air from Rene Char, Lettera Amorosa, 1963
      Georges Braque, Fleurs de l'Air from Rene Char, Lettera Amorosa, 1963
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    • Marc Chagall, Green Eiffel Tower, 1957
      Marc Chagall, Green Eiffel Tower, 1957
      £ 900.00
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    • David Hockney, The Met: Mount Fuji and Flowers, 2016
      David Hockney, The Met: Mount Fuji and Flowers, 2016
      £ 1,950.00
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  • For the art history buff

    You may be reading this after Googling 'present ideas for art lovers'. In which case, this section is for you. Here's a hand-picked selection of some of the 'deep cuts' in our collection that will make art enthusiasts and collectors alike swoon.
     
    Agnes Martin's divine lithographs from her body of work 'Untitled VIII from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990' (1991) are refined and intricate. The artist spent her life trying to harness abstract glories of being such as happiness, beauty and innocence - sentiments which are perfect for a touching Christmas gift.
     
    Eduardo Chillida's 'Felicitación Año Nuevo' (1967) (translating to 'Happy New Year'), is very fitting for the season. Chillida's sculptures are largely architectural in scale, so this hand-signed lithograph offers an accessible means to take home one of his masterpieces.
    • Eduardo Chillida, Felicitación Año Nuevo, 1967
      Eduardo Chillida, Felicitación Año Nuevo, 1967
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    • Sol LeWitt, Square Divided Horizontally & Vertically into Four Equal Parts, c1982
      Sol LeWitt, Square Divided Horizontally & Vertically into Four Equal Parts, c1982
      £ 1,500.00
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    • Agnes Martin, Untitled VII from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
      Agnes Martin, Untitled VII from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
      £ 1,150.00
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    • Man Ray, Exhibition, 1945
      Man Ray, Exhibition, 1945
      £ 1,750.00
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    • Alexander Calder, La Grenouille et la Scie, 1971
      Alexander Calder, La Grenouille et la Scie, 1971
      £ 1,500.00
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  • For the friend who is 'impossible to buy for'

    You cannot go wrong with a tried and tested classic, and these crowd pleasers will steal the show.

     

    Matisse's 'Blue Nudes' are timeless. They have not only come to define the artist's late career, but also represent a significant chapter in 20th century art. Our collection of 'Blue Nude' lithographs, including 'Nu Bleu IV' (1958), originate from one of Matisse's final bodies of work known as the 'Verve Portfolio'.

    • Henri Matisse, Nu Bleu IV, 1958
      Henri Matisse, Nu Bleu IV, 1958
      £ 3,150.00
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    • Pablo Picasso, Colombe de la Paix [small]
      Pablo Picasso, Colombe de la Paix [small]
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    • Stik, Holding Hands (Orange), 2020
      Stik, Holding Hands (Orange), 2020
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    • Salvador Dali, The Offered Cup, 1974
      Salvador Dali, The Offered Cup, 1974
      £ 1,950.00
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  • For... yourself?

    Christmas shopping is tiring, and you deserve a reward. While the nights get colder, escape into Picasso's 'Carnet de Californie - 15.11.55 I' (1959), a vibrant lithograph which depicts his sprawling Art Nouveau villa in Cannes. 
     
    This season is all about good company. With Louise Bourgeois' 'Sewing; from Autobiographical Series' (1994), you can keep in good company all year round as this same drypoint (printed in an edition of only 35!) is also held in the Tate's collection.
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