“The Crows”
"The Crows"
by Gregory J. Rose
2018, Mixed Media On Panel, 9“x11”, framed
In Private Collection
A compact mixed-media composition structured through layered pale green, gray, and black fields with vertical dark marks and exposed panel edges. Framed.
Collector Snapshot
The Crows is a small-format work that centers on vertical rhythm and surface compression rather than overt contrast. The composition feels restrained and deliberate, with dark linear elements acting as structural anchors against softened color fields. It reflects a moment in Gregory’s 2018 practice where repetition, erosion, and reduced scale were used to intensify focus on material behavior and spatial tension.
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Stable Growth
This work belongs to a documented period of consistent production and acquisition activity for Gregory’s mixed media panels. While it does not carry exhibition history, its placement into a private collection in 2025 confirms sustained collector interest in works from this year and scale. The visual language is resolved and representative of the artist’s broader market trajectory, supporting steady long-term value retention.
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One of One Original
This is the only version of this artwork. No editions exist.
This artwork has been acquired and is no longer available.
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Final Sale Price (2025): $200
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Acquired in 2025
This work was purchased in 2025 and placed into a private collection, reflecting active demand for Gregory’s mixed media works.
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Foundational Collector Tier
The modest scale, established material language, and completed acquisition position The Crows as a foundational entry point within Gregory’s mixed media market. It represents early-stage ownership aligned with long-term collecting rather than short-term speculation.
Artwork Details
Full Description
The surface is organized through softened green and gray fields interrupted by vertical black marks that create a steady internal rhythm across the panel. Scraped edges and exposed wood grain appear at transitions between color layers, emphasizing abrasion and process. The composition relies on repetition and restraint, allowing subtle shifts in tone and texture to drive visual movement rather than overt gesture.
Provenance
Studio Collection
This artwork has never been exhibited and remained in the artist’s studio collection until its acquisition into a private collection.
Market Relevance
Gregory’s market continues to strengthen across exhibitions, public placements, and institutional acquisition. Small-format mixed media works (9”–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 recent documented sales within the $100–$180 range, reinforcing the stability of this accessible collector tier. “The Crows” 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
“Beach Side Towers” — 9x11 inches, Mixed Media on Panel
Sold for $180 in 2024
“The Crows” — 9x11 inches, Mixed Media on Panel
Sold for $100 in 2024
Artist Market Position
Gregory’s market position is supported by consistent acquisition of mixed media works across size tiers, including small-format panels like The Crows. Its placement into a private collection in 2025 contributes to a broader pattern of sustained engagement with his work from this period.
Price Growth of Mixed Media Works
“The Crows demonstrates how restraint and repetition function as compositional strength within Gregory’s practice.
By limiting gesture and emphasizing vertical rhythm, the work concentrates attention on surface history and material presence. Its acquisition reinforces the role of small-scale panels as credible, intentional components within a long-term collecting strategy.”
— Curatorial Commentary
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