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Portfolio for Michael Grimsdale - Commissionaportrait
Michael Grimsdale was born in London. He was brought up in an army family in Hong Kong, Singapore and South Africa. He has also lived in Mexico and Australia. His paintings are in private collections and on permanent exhibition all over the world. Michael paints most subjects but particularly portraits and animals. The artist works in oils, acrylics, water colour, pastels, charcoal and inks.
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| Birth date |
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1936
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| Education |
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Cheltenham College
RMA Sandhurst
St. Martins School of Art, London
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| Awards |
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Michael Grimsdale won the Society of Equestrian Artists Polo painting prize in 1993 and best drawing in 1994
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| Selected Commissions |
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Sir Charles Hardie
Richard Belloc Lowndes
Hon Charles Pearson
Baroness Blixen Finecke
Mrs Annie Sunley
Marta Fernandez
Jamie Packer
Urs Schwazenbach
John Calstrey
Annie Castagno
Rosie Lyon
Finn Simonsen
Ken Done
Paul Cole
Bath Rugby
Harlequins Rugby
England Rugby
Paintings commissioned for;
World Trade Centre, Dubai
The Institute of Directors
Gleneagles
Medici Society
J Rothschild
London Contemporary Art
Piccadilly Match Play
Omrania
Aramco
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| Group Exhibitions |
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Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
Equus, Newmarket
Tanjah Flandria, Tangiers and Marrakesh
Somoza-Sims Gallery,Houston,Texas
Napier Gallery, Jersey
Society of Equestrian Artists at Christies, London
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| Solo Exhibitions |
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Addison Ross Gallery, London
Arden Gallery, Sydney
Guards Polo Club, Windsor
Cowdray Park Polo Club
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| Statement |
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I would like two or three sittings, preferably in the sitter's home or wherever they feel relaxed. I make some drawings and take photos and try to get to know a little of the person or animal being painted. I usually show the client at various stages to make sure they are happy with the progress. Most people are initially terrified of having their portrait done so I try to give them what they want but there has to be some of me in it too. In today's hectic world most people don't have time to spend on long sittings. Time depends on medium, size and complication of design. I usually work quite fast. I am happy to frame the finished portrait for the client if desired although framing costs will be an extra charge. |
| Travel nationally |
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Yes |
| Travel internationally |
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Yes |
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| Prices |
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| Portrait Format: |
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Drawings |
From £ |
400 |
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$ | 600 |
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Head and Shoulders |
From £ |
700 |
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$ | 1000 |
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Half Length | From £ |
1000 |
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$ | 2175 |
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3/4 Length | From £ |
1500 |
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$ | 2900 |
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Full Length | From £ |
2000 |
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$ | 3625 |
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Double Portrait | From £ |
2500 |
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$ | 4350 |
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Group Portrait | From £ |
3000 |
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$ | 5075 |
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Animals | From £ |
500 |
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$ | 1450 |
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Murals
(price per square foot) | From £ |
900 |
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$ | null |
The
Prices quoted are for the standard mediums of oil on canvas and bronze
(in
the case of sculpture).
For other media, prices may vary, please enquire
directly with us for more specific quotes.
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