
FAQ
Purchase & Commission Questions
Please note: I am not accepting custom commissions that are less than £8,000.
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A sculpture in a trilogy series that is 70cm x 70cm currently sells for £4650.
My sculptures require a huge amount of work and planning. I release them rarely and in limited amounts.
When new sculptures are available I will inform my mailing list first.
A trilogy sculpture is the most affordable artwork I create.
To subscribe to the mailing list click here: www.niallshuklart.com/subscribe
Alternatively, you can pre-order a sculpture (info below).
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Yes. To pre-order a sculpture in my trilogy series requires a 30% deposit (£1,395). Payment via: Bank Transfer or ETH.
This gives you the advantage of reserving a sculpture and allows you to choose your favourite of the 3 sculptures in the trilogy series, before they are made available to the public.
Once my sculptures are made, I will send you an email with a link to view 3 of the sculptures, in my next trilogy series, before they are made available to the public. You will then be able to reserve your preferred choice of the 3.
If you decide to cancel your order once the sculptures are made, you are entitled to a 90% refund of your initial £1,395 payment. I would keep 10% (£139) to cover my admin costs and the time associated.
Email at niallshuklart@gmail.com if you would like to pre-order a sculpture.
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Let me know which of my previous designs you like. I can then make another sculpture based on the same design. However, it is impossible to replicate one of my previous sculptures. So your new sculpture will be unique in its own way.
The pricing for a commission based on one of my own designs is £1.05 per square cm. For instance, a 100cm x 100cm sculpture (10,000cm2) would cost £10,500 (10,000 x £1.05).
A 50% deposit is required to book a commission slot and initiate the sculpting process. If you're interested in pursuing this option or wish to discuss further details, please reach out to me at niallshuklart@gmail.com." We can also schedule a call on my business number.
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Yes, I do accept commissions based on specific individuals, but it's important to note that this type of commission is more expensive due to the complexities and time required to capture a likeness accurately. As a result, sculptures for this kind of commission need to be larger than 70cm x 70cm to achieve a lifelike representation.
To ensure the best outcome, I am selective about the commissions I accept. For me to proceed with a custom portrait commission, I need a picture that suits my artistic style. Please refer to the 'sending in pictures' section below for more information on the requirements.
The pricing for a custom portrait commission is between £1.25 to £1.45 per cm squared depending on the size, thickness of glass and complexity. For instance, a 100cm x 100cm sculpture (10,000cm2) would cost £12,500.
A 50% deposit is required to book a commission slot and initiate the sculpting process.
If you're interested in this option or would like to discuss further details, please contact me at niallshuklart@gmail.com.
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Yes, I am open to considering commissions for other subjects, such as animals or logos. However, please be aware that commissions of this nature are generally more expensive than works in my trilogy series.
The pricing for a custom commission of this type is £1.25 per square cm. For very simple designs like logos, I can charge £0.50 per square cm.
For instance, a 100cm x 100cm sculpture of an animal (10,000cm2) would cost £12,500, while a simple logo of the same size would cost £5,000.
As with all commissions, a 50% deposit is required to secure a commission slot and initiate the sculpting process. Due to my selective approach, I consider each request carefully to ensure it aligns with my artistic vision.
If you're interested in this option or have further inquiries, please don't hesitate to contact me at niallshuklart@gmail.com."
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Please read the above sections before sending any pictures to me to review.
From experience, the best types of pictures are ones that look good in black and white and that are in high contrast.
I've displayed an example image below for context.
If you have a picture that you think would work well feel free to send it in and I will let you know if it will translate well into glass.
Example lighting conditions:
other Questions
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Yes, I can. My sculptures have shipped to countries all around the world and have always arrived in perfect condition.
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Packaging is done to the highest standard by a specialist art packaging company that packs and delivers high value artworks.
For my international collectors, once the sculptures are wrapped up, they are placed inside custom-made, thick foam-padded wooden crates.
You can rest assured, that all of my sculptures have arrived in perfect condition, to countries all around the world.
Shipping charges vary based on the country and size of the piece being shipped.
To ship a framed sculpture around 81cm x 81cm internationally usually costs around £850 (including insurance).
An estimated delivery date will be given before the final payment. Artworks will arrive within 1-2 weeks.
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The artwork arrives with a custom made frame, designed specifically for the glass sculpture.
It will be signed and dated on the back.
A certificate of authenticity.
A letter from the artist.
The frame will also come with hanging equipment pre-installed, ready to hang on your wall.
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If you prefer you can pay by bank transfer, paypal, crypto BTC or ETH - please email me if you would like to do so.
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No - this is not regular glass. I use a special type of safety glass that always remains intact even when smashed. Even when it cracks it will stay together.
* In many ways my glass art is less fragile than a painting. A painting, will fade over time due to light and UV exposure. Whereas my glass sculptures are highly unreactive — you can place them in as much light as you like and they will not alter. Unlike a painting, you can clean them easily.