Priceless - Giclée on Canvas

Title: Priceless
Artist: Gail Chandler
Medium: Giclée on Canvas
Original Medium: Oil Painting - SOLD
*This original has sold, however, Chandler is available for commissions.
Style: Contemporary Realism

These books are rare first editions with extraordinary value for various reasons.  They average in price from sixteen thousand to eighteen million.

"What makes a book Priceless...?"

"I was inspired to make this painting after completing a commission for one of the world’s two most prolific rare book collectors. I was privileged to be able to immerse myself in the images of his priceless collection as I diligently strove to accurately reproduce the wonderful spines. The connection an artist has with their subject can be very intense and I wanted to continue to experience and explore other rare and beautiful volumes."

"The books in this collection are among the most valuable in the world and were selected primarily for their relatability and the beauty of the spines."

"The research for this painting was done online using various antiquarian book dealer and auction sites, and the prices reflect the prices the books sold for at that time."

"Painting, especially with a focus on such detail is a meditative process for me. During the work I certainly appreciated the value of the actual objects, but also reflected a great deal on the idea that what makes them “priceless” was it what is inside them, and how we share them."

Gail Chandler
Napa Valley

Do you have a favorite classical book that deserves a place on one of these spines? You may customize this piece by changing a spine for an additional charge. Please inquire for details on customizing this piece.

This giclée on canvas is available in the following sizes: 

8 x 10"
9 x 12"
11 x 14"
12 x 16"
16 x 20"
18 x 24"
24 x 30"
30 x 40"
36 x 48"

*Larger sizes available by custom order.