A Seller’s Guide To Harland Miller

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Harland Miller prints are an affordable way to collect the artist’s work: while his paintings can cost millions at auction, a print of the same artwork can be acquired for much less.

Many of Harland Miller’s prints are related to his paintings, but they can be published years after, or even before, their painted counterparts. The print version of Love Conquers Nothing was released in 2011, before the original painting was completed. Similarly, Miller released a digital print of Incurable Romantic in 2011 but the original painting was released for sale a year later.

Harland Miller prints vary greatly in scale and edition size, both of these factors influence value. Special hand-finished prints are particularly sought after for their uniqueness and rarity: a reworked print of This Is Where Its Fuckin At, sold for £94,900 (with fees) – the most expensive of Miller’s prints on the secondary market. For the most part Miller’s prints are made in editions of under 100. He has experimented with many printing mediums, preferring printing techniques which allow for bright and fresh colours. Examples of these mediums include, screenprinting, inkjet, etching and embossing – many on paper, with a thin glossy finish, such as Somerset Satin.

Miller has also been known to produce one-off prints. Making a one-of-a-kind artwork which is utterly unique and are particularly sought after for their rarity. Who Cares Wins is one such example created when Sotheby’s curated an Art for Grenfell charity auction in 2017 and Miller donated this work to be sold as a contribution to the auction. The printing method was a screen print, hand finished with pencil and oil paint and it sold for £62,500.

Over the past year, each of Harland Miller's prints fetched an average price of €26,205, indicating a strong and escalating demand for his artwork.

Whether you originally bought your Miller print for investment or passion, it is worth requesting a valuation to see the equity it currently holds.

When you come to sell your Harland Miller print, buyers commonly ask about the provenance to help support its authenticity. Miller’s prints do not come with certificates of authenticity, however a paper trail can suffice – most should lead back to the four main galleries that first published the prints, these are White Cube, Reflex in Amsterdam, Manifold Editions and Paragon Press. Almost all Miller prints are signed, with the occasional anomaly.

If you need a reference book to assist with looking at other examples, In Shadows I Boogie is the most comprehensive book to date on Harland Miller’s paintings and prints.

When presenting your print to the secondary market, it is important to take a look at whether others from the same edition are being publicly circulated. If you look at auction catalogues or art dealer’s stock you will never see more than one of the same print published at the same time. The reason for this is the optimum price will not be achieved, and competing in this manner risks driving prices down.

One of the benefits of selling your print via MyArtBroker is that the asking price of your print will never be publicly advertised, meaning you’re never in direct competition with other sellers. We can also market your print to individual collectors interested in Harland Miller prints.

At MyArtBroker, our specialists provide a free market valuation for your artwork, offering a level of transparency unmatched in today’s market. In addition to our valuations, through our online Trading Floor, you can access real-time insights into works by the artist you’re looking to sell, including pieces that are most in demand, wanted, or currently for sale: allowing sellers to trust the valuation that they are provided.

Additionally, the MyPortfolio collection management service grants you free access to our comprehensive print market database. This resource allows you to review auction histories for the specific work you’re looking to sell, including hammer prices, values paid, and seller returns. In a fluctuating market, this historical data is invaluable - and often comes at a cost elsewhere - offering insights into past and current values to further inform decisions based on market timing and conditions. In addition to our specialists guidance, you have concrete data.

Our approach is tailored to align with the unique attributes of each artwork, and offer optimal results:

How a Private Sale Works

Unlike peer-to-peer platforms, which lack specialised expertise, authenticity guarantees, and legal infrastructure for high-value sales, MyArtBroker operates through private sales ensuring a secure and seamless transaction process. We charge sellers 0% to sell, and take a small commission from our buyers, absorbing essential aspects including insurance, shipping, and marketing - at no extra cost to the seller. There is no magic to it, we’re a lean specialised business with less overheads than traditional models meaning we can do better for our clients.

Our revenue is derived from buyer commissions only, which are individually negotiated upon offer, and we aim to give the client the best return in the market place. By focusing on high-value artworks in excess of £10,000, we provide specialised care and expertise, ensuring each piece receives the attention it deserves, while simultaneously maximising returns with our clients. For works that fall below this threshold speak to the team about a recommendation, we offer market advisory free of charge. Our goal at MyArtBroker is to offer a seamless solution, setting us apart in the art market.

Advisory and Recommendations

In cases for artists and artworks, where our existing network of collectors isn’t the best fit due to value, medium or condition we collaborate with reputable partners to facilitate its sale. Carefully tailoring your artwork to the right party. This tailored approach is especially important as it considers the unique attributes of each artwork, providing sellers with the best possible outcome in today’s shifting art market. You can discuss this approach with us without charge as part of our advisory service.

Such recommendations are on a case-by-case basis, and ensures broader exposure and takes advantage of our knowledge of where a work will do best.