{"product_id":"artist-proof-companion-etchings-by-sara-j-curtain-open-curtain-closed-2001-1786896921077","title":"Artist Proof companion etchings by Sara-J — Curtain Open \u0026 Curtain Closed (2001)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare matched pair of original hand-coloured erotic etchings by contemporary artist Sara-J, titled:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Curtain Open\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Curtain Closed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth signed and dated ’01 in pencil and marked “Proof” to the lower margin, indicating artist\/printer’s proofs rather than standard edition prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese works are particularly interesting because they appear to be an earlier variant to the currently available Sara-J editions. The curtain detailing differs noticeably from the versions presently sold through the artist’s website, making these potentially an uncommon early state or alternate colourway\/version of the composition.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Original hand-coloured etchings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Signed in pencil by the artist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Dated 2001\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Artist proofs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Sold as a companion pair\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Approx image size: 22 x 17 cm (visible artwork area)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition overall. The prints themselves present very well. Frames were added later for protection and display and show some cosmetic wear\/age marks, so buyers may wish to reframe to personal taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurrent standard editions of “Curtain Closed” retail at approximately €240 individually through Sara-J’s official site. These proof examples differ from the currently marketed versions and are believed to be earlier or alternate variants.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA striking and collectible pair of contemporary erotic figurative works with strong decorative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"csdh0u-tz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58149886001483,"sku":"EBAY-178160559323","price":357.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/4937\/7355\/files\/s-l1600_0119a625-9c4f-455a-a296-5ed0c199ec55.jpg?v=1786896924","url":"https:\/\/thenewportcuriosityshop.co.uk\/products\/artist-proof-companion-etchings-by-sara-j-curtain-open-curtain-closed-2001-1786896921077","provider":"The Newport curiosity shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}