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The Future is in Your Hands - Lily Wyatt-Nicolle
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The Future is in Your Hands - Lily Wyatt-Nicolle
Graphite Portrait on Paper 410 417 mm Framed
IMPORTANT CONDITION OF SALE FOR THIS LOT: This piece forms part of the artist's A Level portfolio and must be retained by the school until October 2023. The purchaser of this piece will be given an identically framed replica which will be exchanged for the original once this is available. The replica will be produced following the sale of the piece, and may take up to 14 days. ARTIST STATEMENT: In tribute to a significant figure in the movement for Climate Change and Global Conservation of Nature: Sir David Attenborough. I chose to dedicate this piece to Attenborough as he has educated and opened the eyes of millions of people worldwide in regards to the natural world, using his platform to educate and speak on overlooked issues regarding the climate change crisis and mass extinction of species. I spent approximately 15 hours on this drawing using graphite. ABOUT THE ARTIST: This piece is Shortlisted in the 2022 Sovereign Art Foundation Students Prize in Guernsey. Lily created this piece aged 17 while a student at Guernsey Sixth Form Centre.
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The Future is in Your Hands - Lily Wyatt-Nicolle
Graphite Portrait on Paper 410 417 mm Framed
IMPORTANT CONDITION OF SALE FOR THIS LOT: This piece forms part of the artist's A Level portfolio and must be retained by the school until October 2023. The purchaser of this piece will be given an identically framed replica which will be exchanged for the original once this is available. The replica will be produced following the sale of the piece, and may take up to 14 days. ARTIST STATEMENT: In tribute to a significant figure in the movement for Climate Change and Global Conservation of Nature: Sir David Attenborough. I chose to dedicate this piece to Attenborough as he has educated and opened the eyes of millions of people worldwide in regards to the natural world, using his platform to educate and speak on overlooked issues regarding the climate change crisis and mass extinction of species. I spent approximately 15 hours on this drawing using graphite. ABOUT THE ARTIST: This piece is Shortlisted in the 2022 Sovereign Art Foundation Students Prize in Guernsey. Lily created this piece aged 17 while a student at Guernsey Sixth Form Centre.
THE SOVEREIGN ART FOUNDATION 2022 CHARITY AUCTION OF STUDENT ARTWORKS
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40 Cornet Street
St. Peter Port
Guernsey
GY1 1LF
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Collection and payment:
Buyers can collect their purchases directly after the auction closes between 7.30 and 8pm on Tuesday 6th December 2021 at St. James Concert Hall in St. Peter Port, or from 11am onwards from the Sovereign Group’s Guernsey Office at St. Peter Port House in Sausmarez Street. Accounts must be settled before taking possession of the artwork purchased. Payment by credit or debit card preferred.
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Viewing of the Exhibitions
Beau Sejour Foyer 2 – 9 November
Chamber of Commerce 14 – 18 November
The Royal Court Building 23 November – 2 December
Auction bidders are welcome to attend the Sovereign Art Foundation Students Prize Awards Evening at St. James Concert Hall on Tuesday 6th December 5.30-7.30pm where the auction will close and artworks will be available for collection by buyers.
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The artists receive 50% of the auction proceeds with the remaining 50% going into the Sovereign Art Foundation (Guernsey) Bursary fund
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Buyers Premium 0%
The artists receive 50% of the auction proceeds with the remaining 50% going into the Sovereign Art Foundation (Guernsey) Bursary fund
Winning bidders should note that all lots will be sold subject to their reserve price being met. Reserve prices vary for each individual piece and are set by the student artist. The Sale Room system will keep your bid to a minimum amount which may not meet the reserve price and result in a sale, please contact SAFGuernsey@sovereigngroup.com if you would like your current bid to be raised to a specific level. The Sovereign Art Foundation advises students to consider setting a reserve price of £80 for their work.
This auction is being run under the supervision of Martel Maides Auctions and by taking part you will be bound by their general auction terms and conditions, available at www.martelmaidesauctions.com. In addition, please note that several pieces in this auction form part of a student’s active GCSE or A Level portfolio and the original must remain in the possession of the school until the examination has finished. In these cases, a replica piece will be provided to the buyer until it can be exchanged with the original piece. These pieces are identified in the individual Lot descriptions.
