“Tar Stains”
"Tar Stains"
by Gregory J. Rose
2018, Mixed Media On Panel, 17“x13”, framed
A compact mixed-media panel built from dense black fields, layered blue passages, and exposed wood grain with visible surface abrasion. Framed. Certificate of Authenticity included.
Collector Snapshot
Tar Stains reflects Gregory’s 2018 studio focus on compression, surface density, and restrained color interaction. The work occupies a transitional scale within his mixed-media practice, balancing the intimacy of small-format works with the visual weight and material authority associated with larger panels.
Artwork &
Acquisition Details
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Stable Growth
Created during an established phase of Gregory’s mixed-media practice, this work demonstrates consistent visual language, durable materials, and alignment with his broader market trajectory. Its moderate scale and absence of exhibition history support steady, reliable appreciation.
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One of One Original
This is the only version of this artwork. No editions exist.
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Retail Price: $375
Framed. Ready to hang upon arrival.
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Available Until Sold
Standard acquisition timeline applies. Gregory will reach out within three to five business days to coordinate insured domestic shipping or local delivery.
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Foundational Collector Tier
This work offers an accessible acquisition within Gregory’s practice while presenting increased surface complexity and scale relative to smaller panels from the same period.
Artwork Details
Full Description
The composition is organized horizontally, with a dominant black field occupying the right side and layered vertical bands of blue, pale gray, and muted red on the left. Thick paint application, exposed panel texture, embedded surface marks, and a visible puncture emphasize physicality and process.
Authentication
Certificate of Authenticity included
Digital documentation provided
Hidden signature within the composition
Artist signature on the back
Provenance
Studio Collection
This artwork has never been exhibited and has remained in the artist’s studio collection since its creation.
Shipping & Insurance Info
Nationwide United States shipping
Fully insured packing and transport
Local delivery available
Local installation offered
Gregory will coordinate all logistics within three to five business days
Market Relevance
Gregory’s market continues to strengthen across exhibitions, public placements, and institutional acquisition. Small-format mixed media works (8”–12”) have achieved documented sales between $100 and $500 across multiple exhibition cycles, reflecting consistent collector demand for intimate compositions within the artist’s broader practice.
Comparable small-scale works demonstrate sustained transactional activity from early institutional placements at $500 (2003) to documented sales within the $175 range (2009), reinforcing the stability of this accessible collector tier. “Tar Stains” reflects continued demand within this actively collected small-format segment and is now held in a private collection.
Comparable Sales
“Blue Orca” — 12x12 inches, Mixed Media on Panel
Sold for $500 in 2003
“Alley Dweller” — 8x8 inches, Mixed Media on Panel
Sold for $175 in 2009
“Broken Window” — 9x11 inches, Mixed Media on Panel
Sold for $100 in 2024
Artist Market Position
Gregory’s market position continues to strengthen through consistent pricing growth, institutional visibility, and documented placements across his mixed-media practice. Tar Stains reflects a period of focused studio refinement that supports ongoing collector confidence in works from this era.
Price Growth of Mixed Media Works
“Tar Stains presents a concentrated study of surface density, tonal contrast, and material abrasion, emphasizing weight and compression within a restrained palette.”
— Curatorial Commentary
Terms of Sale
Secure payment options
This artwork is sold through a secure Flodesk checkout, which allows buyers to pay via credit card or digital payment methods. All transactions are encrypted and processed securely. Invoice options are available upon request.
Returns
All sales are final. No returns or exchanges are accepted for original artwork. This policy ensures proper stewardship and authenticity for collectors.
Ownership transfer / documentation
Upon purchase, the collector receives:
• A Certificate of Authenticity
• A digital ownership document via email
• A signed confirmation of sale
• Shipping or installation coordination within 3–5 business days
Copyright & Usage Rights
Purchase of this artwork transfers ownership of the physical object only. All copyrights and reproduction rights remain the sole property of the artist, Gregory J. Rose.
The collector may not reproduce, distribute, license, modify, or commercially exploit the artwork in any form without prior written permission from the artist. This includes, but is not limited to, prints, digital reproductions, merchandise, NFTs, or commercial media usage.
The artist retains the right to reproduce the artwork for portfolio use, exhibitions, publications, marketing, and archival documentation.
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