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If you are in the market to sell Invader prints, here are a few pieces of advice before you take the next step.
The last three years have seen French street artist Invader’s mosaic art achieve their highest prices at auction, and the market for his prints and multiples is also on the rise. Celine Fraser, MyArtBroker’s Acquisition Coordinator and an Invader fan, reveals her insights on the market and tips for selling your Invader artwork.
How much do Invader Prints and Kits Sell For?
“We get a lot of enquiries for Invader prints and Invasion Kits. His art is very popular with first-time buyers and investors because his prices are more accessible than other street artists or urban artists, like Banksy,” says Celine Fraser, MyArtBroker’s Acquisition Coordinator.
Prices for Invader on the secondary market start at a few thousand: a signed edition from his Rubik Kubrick series, such as The Shining or Clockwork Orange, can sell for £10,000, while an unsigned edition can be bought for around £5,000. A sealed and signed Invasion Kit can sell for up to £20,000. An original mosaic, like the Alias series, can sell for much higher – the top price at auction achieved $1.2 million (over £900,000).
Ways to Sell with MyArtBroker
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.
When Should I Sell my Invader Print or Kit?
“Invader’s market is definitely going up – his highest auction prices were set in the last 2-3 years. If you have an Invader Kit, anytime is a good time to sell. The market for them is very stable,” says Celine.
There is also growing interest for Invader’s prints, but reaching the right buyer requires a more targeted search. MyArtBroker can help you find the right market, the right price for your artwork and the best moment to sell based on the latest buying trends.
Can you Prove your Invader Print is Authentic?
Invader does not usually offer certificates of authenticity for his prints and multiples, so provenance is key. Keep the receipts of where you bought your Invader and where it was purchased by the previous owners, because you will need this paper trail when you decide to sell.
“If an Invader seller comes to us but can’t give a straight answer on where their piece came from, how much they paid for it or its provenance, that is a red flag for us,” says Celine. “On the other hand, if they have proof of purchase like a receipt from Invader’s old shop, we know immediately that it’s real.”
Has your Invader Print or Kit been kept in Good Condition?
The condition of an Invader artwork directly affects its value, so it is essential that you sell your print or Invader Kit in the best possible condition to get the highest price.
Celine advises sellers who own an Invasion Kit to keep it sealed in its original packaging. “It’s tempting to want to open the kit and display the piece, but it’s not worth it. The second you take it out of the package, it’s devalued.”
Framed prints should be float-mounted on an acid-free paper backboard (not back-mounted, as that could cause the print to bubble), with museum-grade archival glass. This will offer the print the best protection against sunlight and humidity, which may cause the paper to yellow. Unframed prints should be stored in a safe place inside a dust-free portfolio case.
Finally, get a condition report before you sell, which will list any of your artwork’s defects (or lack of) and vouch for its quality. MyArtBroker partners with a professional conservator to offer a free condition report as standard for our sellers. If there are signs of damage, we will work with our conservator to fix them – often at no cost to you
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