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No. 018 · Portrait cycle · 2026
Vivian Leigh // Swallow
- Medium
- Oil on linen
- Size
- 50 × 60 cm
- Edition
- Unique, signed and dated verso
- Price
- $16,400
- Availability
- Available
Narrative
Emma approached this painting as a technical exercise in order to keep developing her craft. One of the first things to note is the lack of black — puzzling, since it reads as a black and white portrait. The effect was achieved by blending complementary colours into beautiful greys; understanding the technology of oil is essential to perform those blends. A mix of ultramarine blue (deep), burnt sienna and titanium white was used to reach that noir film feeling on canvas. Because of the nature of those greys, the painting emits a pleasant glow that calms the eye. The swallow was inserted as a technical challenge, a way for Emma to find her limits and see where she needs to practise further.
Conditions of sale
- —30% deposit reserves the piece; balance due before shipping.
- —Ships crated and insured from San Diego; international shipping quoted per destination.
- —Includes certificate of authenticity and provenance card.
- —Unframed by default; framing recommendations provided on request.
Authenticity & provenance
- Every work is signed by the artist and dated on the verso.
- Each sale includes a signed certificate of authenticity and a studio provenance card recording title, year, medium, dimensions and exhibition history.
- The studio keeps a permanent record of each work and its owner, and re-issues documentation to verified owners on request.
Shipping, insurance & returns
- Paintings ship crated or in a custom-built travel box; works on paper ship flat between acid-free boards.
- Transit insurance for the full purchase price is included on every shipment, domestic and international.
- Damage in transit: photograph the packaging and the work on arrival and notify the studio within 7 days. Insured claims are handled by the studio and the piece is repaired, restored or refunded in full.
- Inspection window: 14 days from delivery. If the work isn't right for the space, return it in its original packing for a full refund of the purchase price (return shipping at the buyer's cost).
Payment & logistics
- Wire transfer, ACH and card are accepted; a formal invoice is issued for every sale.
- A 30% deposit reserves a work for up to 30 days; the balance is due before shipping.
- Instalment plans over 3–6 months are available on works above $5,000.
- Full wire, invoicing and deposit details are provided upon inquiry.
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