Sixth House
A series of three linocuts: Thirteenth Apostle, Sixth House, and Thirteenth Christmas was created by the author in 2003. In each of the three images, the author imbued his own meaning, printed, and destroyed the prototypes. The second linocut out of the three is Sixth House.
Author's Meaning.
In the linocut "Sixth House," the author invested the meaning of finding faith, no matter what it meant for the owner and whatever consequences it might entail. According to the author's intention, the linocut "Sixth House" will bring faith and knowledge from above into the owner's home. Some may not grasp its meaning without faith, and knowledge will become a burden. Others will find peace and wisdom through faith. Such was the author's intention. All three prototypes from which the series was printed have been destroyed.
History of Linocuts.
Over 20 years, a small number of "Sixth House" linocuts have been gifted: to worthy individuals, some friends of the author, and some discerning strangers. Fourteen copies remain, each signed with its number on the back in a thin pencil. The "Sixth House" linocuts were printed in 2003 as part of a series with two others: "Thirteenth Christmas" (of which 13 remain) and "Thirteenth Apostle" (15 remain).
Limited Series.
The softness of the linoleum printing form is a drawback of the linocut technique: even with slight pressure from a manual printing press, the linoleum slightly deforms. Therefore, large print runs in linocut are impossible. This drawback determined the limited series of "Sixth House" linocuts. Each linocut is unique because linoleum, unlike solid wood, is soft and pliable, thus making each impression unique. Additionally, each impression was made on handmade paper, with each sheet having an individual structure, color, composition, and thickness. Typography ink.
Auction.
The "Sixth House" linocut number one initiates a series of thirteen auctions where the author's right to choose the winner prevails if the reserve price, which will be hidden, is reached. In each of the thirteen auctions, the reserve price will be different, and the author may choose the winner based on the first achievement of this price or the first bid, not the highest final bid. Each auction will last for 30 days.
Listing of Linocut Details.
- 1. The linocut "Sixth House," signed number one, features thin, clean paper and even printing.
- 2. The linocut "Sixth House," signed number two, is printed on thin paper with saturated printing.
- 3. Number three is printed on medium-thick paper with specks of field grass and even printing.
- 4. The fourth linocut is printed on paper with a greenish tint with specks of onion skin, with a blueish print.
- 5. Number five is on paper with specks of onion skin, with even printing.
- 6. Number six is on a delicate blue paper with gaps in the ink, a marbled pattern of rice husks on the reverse side.
- 7. Number seven is on thick, relief paper with rare ink gaps and a few wrinkles on the reverse side.
- 8. Number eight is on thick paper with a greenish tint with specks of field grass and even printing.
- 9. Number nine is on thin paper with almost no specks.
- 10. The tenth linocut is on thick paper with minor specks and covered with an even layer of ink.
- 11. Number eleven is on thick, solid paper with minor specks of field grass and even printing.
- 12. Number twelve is saturated with ink on untrimmed, solid, relief paper with specks of field grass.
- 13. The thirteenth linocut is oversaturated with ink on untrimmed, solid, relief paper with specks of rice husk.
The final, fourteenth linocut is not currently available for sale.
Ownership.
According to the author's intention, the work is purely personal from the moment a new owner touches it. The author is unaware of other aspects.
Sale of Linocuts.
The linocut can only be acquired through auction. The art agency FABER VISUM guarantees the transfer of the linocut to the future owner.
Investment Value.
Although the value of the linocut is purely sacred, it is not excluded that it will gain some financial significance. This depends on several reasons.
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