Priceless - canvas print

Priceless - canvas giclée print of the original oil painting by Napa Valley artist Gail Chandler.  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 in this binder 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 what is inside them, and how we share them."

Gail Chandler
Napa Valley

*This original oil painting has sold however Gail Chandler is available for original commissions.  Please contact us for more information on commissioning artwork.

Do you have a priceless book you would like to see in the stack?  Book customizations start at $50 additional.  Contact us for more information.

This canvas print is available in many sizes...custom sizes and larger sizes may be available.  Please contact us for more information.

* GALLERY WRAP:  Canvas giclée print comes with a mirrored image around the sides of the canvas and is stretched and ready to hang with a picture hanger attached to the 3/4" or 1.5" stretcher bars (depth from the wall).

* FRAMING: While this canvas giclée print comes ready to hang unframed...adding a frame can add that extra wow factor to the piece.  We are experienced framers of Chandler's Contemporary Realism.  Contact us for more information on framing this this piece today.

* QUALITY: Gail Chandler prints use the canvas giclée process, which utilizes museum-quality archival inks, canvas and supports.   Additionally, a protective coating is applied to the surface of each canvas print.

* SALES TAX: California state sales tax is applicable to California residents.  Any orders shipped outside of the state of California will not be charged California state sales tax.