Friday 17 December 2010

Peter Mars Elvis 75th Birthday

Peter Mars



This year in 2010, to mark what would have been Elvis' 75th Birthday year, we have created a special portfolio set of four limited edition giclee prints by celebrated pop artist Peter Mars - each limited to just 75 editions worldwide! All titled with phrases taken from his iconic song 'A Little Less Conversation' these pieces are a 'must have' for any Elvis fan or art collector.



Through a unique collaboration with Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE), Peter Mars, one of America's leading pop artists, has gained exclusive access to both iconic photographs loved by the public, as well as a selection of private photographs from deep in their archives. Using this privileged access he has created four powerful and timeless pieces immortalising the 'King' in print forever; whilst adding his own unique pop art touch.



 
Each portfolio set of four prints includes a FREE fabulous piece of original artwork by Peter Mars entitled 'A Little More Action' - each one individually created and each one unique in its own right.


 
Celebrate his would be 75th birthday with your very own special limited edition 'Elvis 75' print.



Please contact the gallery for further details on 0191 2332200 or email at newcastle@castlegalleries.com

Sunday 21 November 2010

Mark Spain Original Oils - SALE!!



Here at Castle Galleries Newcastle we are delighted to display some new Mark Spain originals that are included in our current promotion . Due to popular demand, Mark's work is still available with a massive 50% reduction. There has never been a better time to buy original artwork at these amazing prices. Why not treat a certain special someone (or yourself!) to a fantastic piece of original artwork.

For further details of any of these pieces or any of our other artwork please do not hesitate to contact us here at the gallery on 0191 2332200 or email us for further details at newcastle@castlegalleries.com

We look forward to hearing from you!


'Flowing Red'
Original Oil by Mark Spain
Image size 30" by 24"

WAS £4950
NOW £2475


 'Her West End Rendezvous'
Original Oil by Mark Spain
Image size 35.5" by 35.5"

WAS £7500
NOW £3750


'Laying on Back Red and Black'
Original Oil by Mark Spain
Image Size 24" by 30"

WAS £4950
NOW £2475


'Nude in Front of Flamenco'
Original Oil by Mark Spain
Image Size 30" by 24"

WAS £3950
NOW £1975


'NYC Night Life'
Original Oil by Mark Spain
Image Size 22" by 16"

WAS £2500
NOW £1250 


'The Deal'
Original Oil by Mark Spain
Image Size 24" by 30"

WAS £4950
NOW £2475



'The Theatre Awaits'
Original Oil by Mark Spain
Image size 24" by 30"

WAS £4950
NOW £2475


'West End, White Dress'
Original Oil by Mark Spain
Image Size 24" by 30"

WAS £4950
NOW £2475


'Westminster Bridge'
Original Oil by Mark Spain
Image Size 35.5" by 35.5"

WAS £7500
NOW £3750

Saturday 13 November 2010

'TOGS' by Sir Terry Wogan & MAC


 
We are delighted to announce that Sir Terry Wogan and satirical cartoonist MAC have come together to bring a collection of images based on Terry's 'Togs' . So here you go all you Geezers and Gals, feast your eyes on these images.



'Do I Come Here Often'




'I Know I Came Here For Something'





'I Stop For No Particular Reason'




'Is It Me'




'Mustn't Grumble'





'Terry's Old Geezers'


The images are an edition of 495 and and the framed price is £350 or £1500 for the set of 6 images as a portfolio.

Please contact the gallery now on 0191 2332200 to secure a piece of TOG history.


Thursday 4 November 2010

Louis Sidoli - WANTED!

As many of you may have already seen advertised in The Journal on November 3rd, here at Castle Galleries Newcastle we have a spectacular exhibition of new work from Louis Sidoli. This fantastic new collection is titled 'Most Wanted' and sees famous faces who have fallen foul of the law! The pictures span from the 1920's to the 1980's and were taken upon arrest of the perpetrators.... all except one that is! Elvis's image is actually a staged photograph taken on a tour of the FBI offices when he was introduced to the then president, Richard Nixon!


Louis had this to say about his new collection of work -

" I like to think of this collection as a bit like Andy Warhols on steroids. I created a series of portraits using vintage mug shots of iconic figures from popular culture, including gansters, rock legends and Hollywood film stars".
"The subjects I have chosen are either my personal favourites or simply because they are great images. Each one has a story behind it, but the real appeal of these images is that everyone loves a bad boy!"

This exhibition will be on display from Saturday 6th of November and will be on display in the run up to Christmas. These limited edition pieces are priced at £399 each framed and make perfect Christmas presents. For further details on all of these pieces or if you would like to go ahead and order an item, please do not hesitate to contact us here at the gallery on 01912332200 or email us at newcastle@castlegalleries.com. We look forward to seeing you in the gallery soon.

Arrested 1929
'Carrying concealed weapons'
 Arrested 1961
'Carrying a concealed weapon' Charges dropped


Arrested 1976
'Marijuana possession' Charges dropped.
 
December 1970
Not actually arrested - taken on tour of FBI

Arrested 1938
'Adultery' Charge later dropped.


Arrested 1967
'Disturbing the peace, resisting arrest and immoral exhibition'

Arrested 1965
'Arrested by customs' - Seized 100's of pills and tranquilisers
 
Arrested 1986
'Trespassing whilst intoxicated'
 
Arrested 1967
'Possession of amphetamine tablets'

Arrested 1979
'In connection with murder of girlfriend Nancy Spungen'
 
Arrested 1972
'Drink driving' later convicted for reckless driving.

Arrested 1984
'Public intoxication'

Sunday 24 October 2010

Lorenzo Quinn Sculpture to be Placed in London's Mayfair

 A sculpture of a giant silver child's hand bearing down upon a car will be placed in London's Mayfair.

The artwork by Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn, titled 'Vroom Vroom', has been given planning permission by Westminster Council.

The 15ft (4.6m)-high piece will go on display on the central reservation in Park Lane at its junction with Stanhope Gate in central London.

The work, featuring the artist's first car, evokes the child within, he said.

The council has yet to finalise when the artwork will go on show but it will be on display until April 2011.



The Fiat featured in the work was the first car owned by the Italian artist.


The planning application said although the artwork will be placed "between busy traffic lanes" it was not expected to pose a danger to traffic.

'Child at heart'

The sculpture was on display at the Institute of Modern Art in Valencia during the summer and before that it featured at the Abu Dhabi Art Fair.

Previously Lorenzo Quinn has said: "We are all a child at heart, and it's important never to forget the child within you."
Paul Green, president of Halcyon Gallery which is supplying the artwork, said: "This is extremely important for Lorenzo Quinn. We are really looking forward to seeing the public's reaction.

Councillor Alastair Moss, chairman of the planning application sub committee, said: "I think that many people feel a fondness and love for their first car which stays with them for a lifetime, and I hope this artwork brings a similar feeling of excitement to the many people visiting the West End."

The installation is part of the council's two-year City of Sculpture Festival during which 60 pieces of art donated by galleries and artists will temporarily be on show in the run-up to the 2012 Olympics.

This article was taken from BBC News London and can be viewed on the link below:


Tuesday 19 October 2010

Caroline Shotton and Paul Horton New Releases


We are delighted to announce two fantastic new releases of work from two of our favourite artists, Caroline Shotton and Paul Horton. Caroline and Paul are two of our most popular artists so these limited edition prints certainly wont be around for long and with Christmas just around the corner now is the time to treat that special someone in your life.

All of these pieces are on display in the gallery right now so why not pop in and have a look. We also have a fantastic free limited edition print offer when you purchase any of the new Paul Horton releases. For further details of this spectatcular offer please feel free to contact a member of staff here at the gallery.

For further details on these new releases please feel free to conatct us here at the gallery via email at newcastle@castlegalleries.com or call us on 0191 2332200


Caroline Shotton NEW Limited Edition Releases



Happy Fa-Moo-Ly
Signed Limited Edition of 195 by Caroline Shotton

£675


Milk Cartons (homage to Andy Warhol)
Signed Limited Edition of 195 by Caroline Shotton

£699

Purple Hays
Signed Limited Edition of 195 by Caroline Shotton

£650
Vincent Van Moo
Signed Limited Edition of 195 by Caroline Shotton

£675 




On The Mooove
Signed Limited Edition sculpture of 150 by Caroline Shotton

£399


Paul Horton NEW Limited Edition Releases



Britannia
Signed Limited Edition of 295 by Paul Horton 

£475 framed


Four Seasons Suite
Signed Limited Edition by Paul Horton 

£475 set of 4 framed
Each image is available to purchase individually for £199 each framed



Smugglers Cove
Signed Limited Edition of 195 by Paul Horton 

£599 framed



Spirit of Summer
Signed Limited Edition of 295 by Paul Horton 

£475 framed



The Lovers
Signed Limited Edition of 295 by Paul Horton 

£299 framed


TheUntold Story
Signed Limited Edition of 295 by Paul Horton 

£350 framed



Who Would Have Believed It
Signed Limited Edition of 295 by Paul Horton 

£350 framed


Monday 27 September 2010

Lawrence Coulson Artist Appearance Saturday 2nd October 1-4pm



We are delighted to present to you a new collection of work titled ‘Glorious’ by award winning artist, Lawrence Coulson.

‘Glorious’ is a stunning collection of six limited edition pieces, which surpass even the most exquisite of paintings we have seen from Lawrence in previous times. Each piece perfectly captures the atmosphere of our treasured British landscapes; the drama, the intensity, the serenity, the tranquility, the magnificence and most of all the majesty of our wonderful land.

To accompany this collection we are very pleased to announce that Lawrence will be here live in the gallery this Saturday between 1 and 4pm. This will be the first time that Lawrence has joined us at Castle Galleries Newcastle and we are all extremely excited here in the gallery.
Why not pop along to the gallery to view this outstanding new collection of limited edition prints as well as a fantastic collection of new original artwork. Join us for a glass of champagne and a discussion with Lawrence about how he creates these dramatic landscapes.

This is certainly not an opportunity to miss. If you would like further details please do not hesitate to intact us here at the gallery. You can call us on 0191 2332200 or email us at newcastle@castlegalleries.com


'Another Path'
Signed Limited Edition of 150
Image Size 18" by 13"

£345 framed


'Where Dreams Come True'
Signed Limited Edition of 150
Image Size 18" by 13"

£345 framed


'Lost Treasure'
Signed Limited Edition of 150
Image Size 32" by 9"

£399 framed


'Moments Like This'
Signed Limited Edition of 150 canvas on board
Image Size 36" by 14"

£550 framed



'Silence is Golden'
Signed Limited Edition of 150
Image Size 18" by 13"

£345 framed


'The Fire Still Burns'
Signed Limited Edition of 150
Image Size 32" by 9"

£399 framed

 

About the Gallery

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Castle Galleries, Newcastle opened on August 1st 2008. Specialising in contemporary fine art from some of the UK's most collectable artists. Displaying an ever changing collection from the porfolio of Washington Green Fine Art we aim to bring a vibrant selection of art to the North East. Showing a diverse range of original, limited edition prints and sculptures we aim to bring quality affordable art to the region. We host regular exhibitions and artist appearances throughout the year.