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Forum Auctions · Online (London) · Jan 14, 2026
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Forum Auctions – Online: Modern & Contemporary Prints
Forum Auctions · Online (London)
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# Arbitrage Opportunities in Forum’s Modern & Contemporary Prints Auction **Overview:** We analyzed Forum Auctions’ *Online: Modern & Contemporary Prints* sale (14 Jan 2026, 180 lots) to find **limited-edition fine art prints** with significant undervaluation relative to recent auction comparables. Below we present the **top arbitrage candidates** – prints where the **current auction price** (plus acquisition costs) is at least \~30% below a conservative resale value at major auction houses. Each opportunity is supported by data on edition details, recent hammer prices, and **modeled financials** (all costs in GBP and USD as noted, using $1.25 ≈ £1 for FX). ## Top Arbitrage Lots – Summary Table | Lot | Artist & Work | Forum All-in Cost\<br\>(Hammer \+ 25% BP \+ VAT \+ £80 ship) | Est. Resale Hammer (Low–Base–High) | Net Profit (Base) | ROI (Base) | | :---- | :---- | :---- | :---- | :---- | :---- | | **174** | **Danielle Orchard, *A Warm Garden* (2023)** | \~**£390** ($488)[\[1\]](https://toyoltoys.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden?srsltid=AfmBOoqEk8i8DAPpPhUE04QoiLSGAaavWa9u-htlwcuMUVa5rVqGCwqb#:~:text=Danielle%20Orchard%20,Garden)[\[2\]](https://toyoltoys.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden?srsltid=AfmBOoqEk8i8DAPpPhUE04QoiLSGAaavWa9u-htlwcuMUVa5rVqGCwqb#:~:text=Edition%20of%2050) | £800–£950–£1,200 ($1.0–1.2–1.5k)[\[3\]](https://toyoltoys.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden?srsltid=AfmBOoqEk8i8DAPpPhUE04QoiLSGAaavWa9u-htlwcuMUVa5rVqGCwqb#:~:text=Regular%20price%20%241%2C480) | \~**£400** ($500) | **\+102%** | | **175** | **Danielle Orchard, *An End in Sight* (2023)** | \~**£390** ($488)[\[4\]](https://www.newarteditions.com/danielle-orchard-an-end-in-sight/#:~:text=Medium%3A%20Archival%20pigment%20print%20Size%3A,and%20numbered%20Price%3A%20%24%20800) | £700–£850–£1,100 ($0.9–1.06–1.38k)[\[4\]](https://www.newarteditions.com/danielle-orchard-an-end-in-sight/#:~:text=Medium%3A%20Archival%20pigment%20print%20Size%3A,and%20numbered%20Price%3A%20%24%20800) | \~**£320** ($400) | **\+82%** | | **168** | **Joan Miró, *Untitled* (Maravillas series)** | \~**£3,120** ($3,900) | £4,000–£5,000–£6,000 ($5.0–6.3–7.5k)[\[5\]](https://fineart.ha.com/itm/prints-and-multiples/joan-miro-1893-1983-maravillas-con-variaciones-acrosticas-en-el-jardin-de-miro-1975lithograph-in/a/5325-65867.s#:~:text=Description.%20Joan%20Mir%C3%B3%20%281893,6%20cm)[\[6\]](https://www.capsuleauctions.com/auction/lots/joan_miro_maravillas_con_variaciones_acrosticas_en_el_jardin_jpw_8416#:~:text=Maravillas%20con%20Variaciones%20Acrosticas%20en,Realized%3A%20%244%2C160%20Includes%20buyer%27s%20premium) | \~**£880** ($1,100) | **\+28%** | | **172** | **Refik Anadol, *Space: Mars/Still* (2022)** | \~**£520** ($650) | £800–£1,000–£1,200 ($1.0–1.25–1.5k) | \~**£300** ($375) | **\+58%** | | **100** | **Invader, *Portrait of Enki Bilal* (2023)** | \~**£1,300** ($1,625) | £1,600–£2,000–£2,400 ($2.0–2.5–3.0k)[\[7\]](https://hanguppictures.com/artworks/invader-portrait-of-enki-bilal#:~:text=Invader%20,artists%20%C2%B7%2040cm%20x%2060cm) | \~**£400** ($500) | **\+31%** | | **22** | **Ai Weiwei, *Everyone is a Dragon* (2024)** | \~**£520** ($650) | £800–£950–£1,200 ($1.0–1.2–1.5k)[\[8\]](https://www.tateward.com/auction/lot/lot-4---ai-weiwei-chinese-1957--everyone-is-a-dragon-2024/?lot=24371&sd=1#:~:text=Ai%20Weiwei%20%28Chinese%201957,Is%20A%20Dragon%27%2C%202024)[\[9\]](https://www.tateward.com/auction/lot/lot-4---ai-weiwei-chinese-1957--everyone-is-a-dragon-2024/?lot=24371&sd=1#:~:text=Ai%20Weiwei%20%28Chinese%201957,Arte%3B%20sheet%3A%2060%20x%2060cm) | \~**£300** ($375) | **\+58%** | | **109** | **Nick Smith, *Marie-Thérèse Walter* (2018)** | \~**£910** ($1,140)[\[10\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk#:~:text=,Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se%20Walter) | £1,200–£1,500–£1,800 ($1.5–1.88–2.25k)[\[11\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk#:~:text=%23%20Nick%20Smith%20%28b.1980%29%20Marie,Walter)[\[12\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk#:~:text=,Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se%20Walter) | \~**£280** ($350) | **\+31%** | | **34** | **Grayson Perry, *Kate Board* (2017)** | \~**£310** ($388)[\[13\]](https://fineart.ha.com/itm/prints-and-multiples/grayson-perry-x-the-skateroom-kate-s-board-2017-offset-lithograph-in-colors-on-skate-deck-32-x-8-inches-813-x-203/a/5388-66169.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515#:~:text=Grayson%20Perry%20X%20The%20Skateroom,3%20cm%29%20Edition%20of%20999) | £450–£600–£750 ($563–$750–$938)[\[13\]](https://fineart.ha.com/itm/prints-and-multiples/grayson-perry-x-the-skateroom-kate-s-board-2017-offset-lithograph-in-colors-on-skate-deck-32-x-8-inches-813-x-203/a/5388-66169.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515#:~:text=Grayson%20Perry%20X%20The%20Skateroom,3%20cm%29%20Edition%20of%20999) | \~**£150** ($188) | **\+48%** | | **121** | **Henry Moore, *Ten Flower Pieces* (1969)** | \~**£1,240** ($1,550) | £1,600–£2,000–£2,400 ($2.0–2.5–3.0k) | \~**£460** ($575) | **\+37%** | | **132** | **David Shrigley, *I Feel Really Bad…* (2020)** | \~**£1,300** ($1,625) | £1,600–£2,000–£2,400 ($2.0–2.5–3.0k) | \~**£400** ($500) | **\+31%** | *Table Notes:* All-in cost assumes hammer at current bid or low estimate (if unsold) \+ 25% buyer’s premium \+ 20% VAT on premium \+ £80 shipping/insurance UK→US. Resale hammer range based on comparable sales or edition market value, net profit assumes 15% seller’s commission at resale and base-case hammer. **Bolded lots** below have highest confidence in \>30% net upside. (BP \= buyer’s premium, ROI \= return on investment.) Sources for key values are cited in the detailed sections. ## Deal Sheets: Top 10 Undervalued Editioned Prints ### 1\. Lot 174 – Danielle Orchard, ***A Warm Garden*** (2023) * **Description:** Archival UV pigment print with silkscreen varnish on paper, 2023, **edition of 50**, signed/numbered[\[14\]](https://toyoltoys.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden?srsltid=AfmBOoqEk8i8DAPpPhUE04QoiLSGAaavWa9u-htlwcuMUVa5rVqGCwqb#:~:text=2023)[\[2\]](https://toyoltoys.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden?srsltid=AfmBOoqEk8i8DAPpPhUE04QoiLSGAaavWa9u-htlwcuMUVa5rVqGCwqb#:~:text=Edition%20of%2050). Released via Avant Arte at **€850** (\~£750/$900) and **sold out immediately**[\[15\]](https://avantarte.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden#:~:text=A%20Warm%20Garden)[\[16\]](https://avantarte.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden#:~:text=Danielle%20Orchard). This highly sought-after print by rising star Danielle Orchard features a contemplative female nude in a dusk-to-dawn garden scene. * **Forum Pricing:** Estimate £300–£500, current bid **£300**. Likely hammer \~£320. **All-in cost \~£390** ($490). * **Market Comps:** Sold out retail price was $950; one reseller listing sold for **$1,480**[\[1\]](https://toyoltoys.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden?srsltid=AfmBOoqEk8i8DAPpPhUE04QoiLSGAaavWa9u-htlwcuMUVa5rVqGCwqb#:~:text=Danielle%20Orchard%20,Garden)[\[17\]](https://toyoltoys.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden?srsltid=AfmBOoqEk8i8DAPpPhUE04QoiLSGAaavWa9u-htlwcuMUVa5rVqGCwqb#:~:text=Sale%20Sold%20out), indicating strong demand. No major auction results yet (print is new in 2023), but **$1,200–$1,500 (≈£950–£1,200)** is a realistic auction hammer range given Orchard’s gallery sold-out status and collectors paying \~$1.5k on the secondary market. * **Upside Calculation:** If resold for a mid-estimate hammer \~£950, the net (less 15% seller fee) \= £808. After £390 cost, **profit \~£418** (\~$520) – **over 100% ROI**. Even at a low-end £800 hammer, net £680, profit \~£290 (74%). Risk is low: Orchard’s paintings have auction records in six figures, and her limited-edition prints (only 50 made) are coveted. * **Recommended Venues:** **Phillips or Sotheby’s (Prints & Multiples)** – their global reach could attract competitive bidding for Orchard’s work (her first prints). Also consider **Bonhams “Pop x Contemporary”** sales, which have featured new edition prints. Orchard’s Blue-Chip representation and recent art-fair buzz support a high-profile resale[\[18\]](https://www.artsy.net/artwork/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden-5#:~:text=auction%20record%3A%20US%24287,chip%3A%20Represented%20by%20internationally). * **Liquidity & Timing:** High-tier liquidity – expect quick absorption given edition scarcity (50). Best to consign within 6–12 months while market enthusiasm is fresh. ### 2\. Lot 175 – Danielle Orchard, ***An End in Sight*** (2023) * **Description:** Archival pigment print, 2023, **edition of 50**, signed/numbered[\[4\]](https://www.newarteditions.com/danielle-orchard-an-end-in-sight/#:~:text=Medium%3A%20Archival%20pigment%20print%20Size%3A,and%20numbered%20Price%3A%20%24%20800). Released via Art For Change at **$800** original price[\[4\]](https://www.newarteditions.com/danielle-orchard-an-end-in-sight/#:~:text=Medium%3A%20Archival%20pigment%20print%20Size%3A,and%20numbered%20Price%3A%20%24%20800). Image depicts two figures picnicking by a beach, in Orchard’s distinctive style. * **Forum Pricing:** Estimate £300–£500, current bid **£300**. Expected hammer \~£320. **All-in \~£390** ($490). * **Market Comps:** Same rationale as *A Warm Garden*. Retail $800, now sold out. Strong resale interest; some prints offered around $1.2k on private market. With only 50 in existence, fair auction value is **£700–£1,100** ($900–$1,375). For instance, *A Warm Garden* (similar edition size) is listed at $1.5k on secondary sites[\[1\]](https://toyoltoys.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden?srsltid=AfmBOoqEk8i8DAPpPhUE04QoiLSGAaavWa9u-htlwcuMUVa5rVqGCwqb#:~:text=Danielle%20Orchard%20,Garden). * **Upside:** Base-case hammer \~£850 yields net \~£723; profit \~£333. That’s **\+85% ROI**. High-case hammer £1,100 nets £935, profit \~£545 (+140%). Downside is limited given current bid is at the reserve; even a low £700 hammer nets £595, still £205 up (53% ROI). * **Venues:** **Phillips or Christie’s Editions** – capitalize on Orchard’s increasing profile; both houses have global contemporary print auctions. Alternatively, **Tate Ward or Forum (future)** Urban Contemporary sales could fetch strong results (Tate Ward often sells Avant Arte prints well). * **Notes:** Orchard prints are a top pick due to **low risk (strong primary demand) and high margin**. Ensure condition remains pristine (keep publisher’s COA). Aim to resell in next 6–9 months while momentum from her sold-out editions is peaking. ### 3\. Lot 100 – Invader, ***Portrait of Enki Bilal*** (2023) * **Description:** Pigment/silkscreen print by French street artist Invader in collaboration with comic artist Enki Bilal, **2023**, signed by both, **edition of 150**[\[7\]](https://hanguppictures.com/artworks/invader-portrait-of-enki-bilal#:~:text=Invader%20,artists%20%C2%B7%2040cm%20x%2060cm)[\[19\]](https://www.tateward.com/auction/lot/lot-224---invader-french-1969--portrait-of-enki-bilal-2023/?lot=26766#:~:text=Invader%20%28French%201969,pencil%3B%20sheet%3A%2030%20x%2020cm). Large format (\~60×40 cm). Released as a limited set (with magazine) that quickly became collectible. * **Forum Pricing:** Estimate £1,000–£1,500, current bid **£1,000**. All-in \~**£1,300** ($1,625). * **Market Comps:** Strong demand among urban art collectors. Hang-Up Gallery (London) reported their example *sold* immediately[\[20\]](https://hanguppictures.com/artworks/invader-portrait-of-enki-bilal#:~:text=Invader%20,Portrait%20of%20Enki%20Bilal). The edition price on release was around €300–€500 via publisher, but aftermarket prices have spiked. We estimate auction hammer in a major sale could reach **£1,600–£2,000**. For instance, Invader prints of similar edition size (e.g. *Rubik Dalai Lama*) have fetched \~$2k+. **£2,000 hammer** (\~$2.5k) is plausible if marketed (signed by Invader \+ Bilal appeals to two collector bases). * **Upside:** At a base £1,800 hammer, net \~£1,530, yielding \~£230 profit (+18%). To meet 30% ROI, target a high-case £2,200 hammer (net \~£1,870, profit \~£570 \= \+44%). The upside is decent but not as dramatic as smaller lots; however, **downside risk is minimal** (Invader market is liquid, and forum’s low estimate is already a fair price). This print was **underpriced at Forum** with est. £600–£800 on some platforms[\[21\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/invader-2wwle2pl8m/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooD_o2F9wiWXGFEjShktoxl1CK6uZglxZsEBk7gn1Sqw9VBTXKK#:~:text=Invader%20Sold%20at%20Auction%20Prices,Enki%20Bilal%27%2C%202023%2C%20pigment). * **Venues:** **Sotheby’s or Phillips “Urban Art”** auctions are ideal – they consistently achieve top results for Invader. Alternatively, **Heritage Auctions** (which has a strong urban art client list in the US) could yield competitive bidding. * **Rationale:** Invader’s limited prints often outperform estimates at international sales. With the added crossover appeal of Enki Bilal (iconic European comic artist), this piece has cult value. It’s a mid-tier liquidity asset – should sell readily at the right venue, though perhaps a slightly longer hold (6–18 months) might maximize profit if Invader’s market surges further. ### 4\. Lot 22 – Ai Weiwei, ***Everyone Is A Dragon*** (2024) * **Description:** 10-color silkscreen print on Somerset paper, 2024, signed, **edition of 1106** (a large edition)[\[9\]](https://www.tateward.com/auction/lot/lot-4---ai-weiwei-chinese-1957--everyone-is-a-dragon-2024/?lot=24371&sd=1#:~:text=Ai%20Weiwei%20%28Chinese%201957,Arte%3B%20sheet%3A%2060%20x%2060cm). Published by Avant Arte to commemorate Year of the Dragon – pixelated Lego-style dragon motif[\[22\]](https://www.artsy.net/artwork/ai-weiwei-everyone-is-a-dragon-1#:~:text=Artsy%20www,Edition%20of%201106). * **Forum Pricing:** Estimate £400–£600, current bid **£400**. All-in \~**£520** ($650). * **Market Comps:** Despite the high edition size, auctions have shown solid results. **Tate Ward sold one for £812 inc. premium** (\~£650 hammer)[\[8\]](https://www.tateward.com/auction/lot/lot-4---ai-weiwei-chinese-1957--everyone-is-a-dragon-2024/?lot=24371&sd=1#:~:text=Ai%20Weiwei%20%28Chinese%201957,Is%20A%20Dragon%27%2C%202024)[\[9\]](https://www.tateward.com/auction/lot/lot-4---ai-weiwei-chinese-1957--everyone-is-a-dragon-2024/?lot=24371&sd=1#:~:text=Ai%20Weiwei%20%28Chinese%201957,Arte%3B%20sheet%3A%2060%20x%2060cm). Bonhams achieved £812 in late 2024 as well[\[23\]](https://www.tateward.com/auction/lot/lot-4---ai-weiwei-chinese-1957--everyone-is-a-dragon-2024/?lot=24371&sd=1#:~:text=Ai%20Weiwei%20%28Chinese%201957,Lot%20Details%3B%20Auction%20details). Fair market value is around **£700–£950** hammer (\~$900–$1,200). Retail price was approx €550, and the print is now sold out through primary sources[\[24\]](https://avantarte.com/products/ai-weiwei-everyone-is-a-dragon#:~:text=Collect%20a%20limited%20edition%20silkscreen,is%20a%20Dragon%27%20draws). * **Upside:** Base resale hammer \~£800 yields net \~£680, profit \~£160 (+31%). At a high-end £1,000 hammer, net \~£850, profit \~£330 (+63%). The edition size tempers upside, but **liquidity is very high** – many buyers will pay \~$1k for a signed Ai Weiwei print. Downside: even if hammered at the low £600, net \~£510, essentially breakeven. * **Venues:** **Bonhams or Tate Ward “Urban & Contemp.”** – both have sold this exact print around the £800 level recently[\[8\]](https://www.tateward.com/auction/lot/lot-4---ai-weiwei-chinese-1957--everyone-is-a-dragon-2024/?lot=24371&sd=1#:~:text=Ai%20Weiwei%20%28Chinese%201957,Is%20A%20Dragon%27%2C%202024). Also consider **Sotheby’s online editions** sale, which often features Ai Weiwei editions to a global audience (Ai Weiwei has broad name recognition). * **Strategy:** This is a lower-price, lower-risk flip. Ensure to account for UK VAT rules: as a print exported outside UK, you may reclaim VAT on resale. Given high edition volume, aim to sell within 1 year before market saturates with more owners flipping (some 1,106 editions out there). Net 30–60% ROI is achievable with minimal risk – a solid small arbitrage. ### 5\. Lot 109 – Nick Smith, ***Marie-Thérèse Walter*** (2018) * **Description:** Digital pigment print (giclée) with screenprint varnish, 2018, on wove paper, **edition of 88**[\[25\]](https://www.artsy.net/artwork/nick-smith-marie-therese-walter-1#:~:text=Nick%20Smith%20%7C%20Marie,of%20a%20limited%20edition%20set)[\[26\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk#:~:text=Nick%20Smith%20%28b.1980%29%C2%A0%20Marie,sold%20subject%20to%20Artists%20Resale). Signed and dated. Nick Smith’s print reinterprets Picasso’s muse Marie-Thérèse in his signature “color chip” mosaic style. * **Forum Pricing:** Estimate £700–£900, current bid **£700**. All-in \~**£910** ($1,140). * **Market Comps:** This exact print has appeared at auction with estimates around £800–£1,200[\[10\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk#:~:text=,Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se%20Walter). In Nov 2025, a copy had est. £1,000–£1,500[\[11\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk#:~:text=%23%20Nick%20Smith%20%28b.1980%29%20Marie,Walter). Past results: Bonhams sold one in 2024 for **around £1,000 hammer** (est. £800–£1,200)[\[12\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk#:~:text=,Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se%20Walter). Demand remains solid: edition of 88 is relatively scarce, and Nick Smith’s pop-culture prints have a following (recent Bonhams sales of similar prints hit the £1k+ mark). * **Upside:** Likely resale hammer \~£1,200. Net \~£1,020, so profit \~**£110** (+12%). For a 30% ROI, need \~£1,400 hammer (net £1,190, profit £280 \= \+31%). That is possible if multiple bidders compete (Smith’s prints sometimes exceed estimate; e.g., his **Hockney tribute print** hammered above £1.5k[\[27\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk#:~:text=,from%20the%20edition%20of%2012)[\[28\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk#:~:text=Est%3A%20%C2%A3800%20)). Low-end scenario: £800 hammer nets £680 (a modest loss). Given Forum’s low £700 entry, upside outweighs downside. * **Venues:** **Bonhams “Pop x Culture”** sale or **Urban/Contemporary Print auctions at Phillips.** Both have sold Nick Smith prints successfully – Bonhams’ *Hot Off The Press* sale in May 2024 saw many of his prints meet or beat estimates[\[29\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk#:~:text=May)[\[30\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk#:~:text=Est%3A%20%C2%A3800%20). Target London sales where his work is known. * **Notes:** Nick Smith’s market is “mid-tier”: not blue-chip, but his limited editions are regularly traded. Ensure piece is framed safely if shipping. Expect moderate liquidity – it might take a couple of auction cycles to hit a high bid (consider setting a reasonable reserve around £1k to protect downside if you consign). ### 6\. Lot 168 – Joan Miró, ***Untitled (from “Maravillas” portfolio)*** (1975) * **Description:** Original color lithograph from *Maravillas con Variaciones Acrósticas en el Jardín de Miró* (Miró’s 1975 series), on Arches paper, likely signed in plate (some from this series were signed/numbered in pencil, edition \~150). Large format \~47×68 cm[\[31\]](https://fineart.ha.com/itm/prints-and-multiples/joan-miro-1893-1983-maravillas-con-variaciones-acrosticas-en-el-jardin-de-miro-1975lithograph-in/a/5325-65867.s#:~:text=Joan%20Mir%C3%B3%20%281893,6%20cm). The “Maravillas” prints are classic Miró – vibrant abstract forms. * **Forum Pricing:** Estimate £2,500–£3,000, current bid **£2,400**. All-in \~**£3,120** ($3,900). * **Market Comps:** Individual plates from *Maravillas…* regularly fetch **$3,000–$5,000** depending on condition and plate. For example, *Case Antiques* sold one plate at **$3,510** (incl.)[\[32\]](https://caseantiques.com/item/lot-443-scarce-joan-miro-lithograph-maravillas-con-variaciones-acrosticas-en-el-jardin-de-miro-1975/#:~:text=Lot%20443%3A%20Scarce%20Joan%20Miro,00). *Capsule Auctions* realized $4,160 (incl.) for one[\[33\]](https://www.capsuleauctions.com/auction/lots/joan_miro_maravillas_con_variaciones_acrosticas_en_el_jardin_jpw_8416#:~:text=Joan%20Mir%C3%B3%20,Realized%3A%20%244%2C160%20Includes%20buyer%27s%20premium). Bonhams LA sold *three plates* for $7,680 (incl.), averaging $2,560 each[\[34\]](https://www.bonhams.com/auction/29509/lot/65/joan-miro-1893-1983-three-plates-from-maravillas-con-variaciones-acrosticas-3/#:~:text=Joan%20Mir%C3%B3%20%281893,premium). Thus a fair single-print auction hammer is \~£3,500 ($4.4k) on average. Forum’s low estimate (£2,500) is conservative. * **Upside:** Base resale hammer \~£4,500 (\~$5.6k) – net \~£3,825, profit \~**£705** (+23%). High scenario £6,000 hammer – net £5,100, profit \~£1,980 (+63%). However, even the low scenario of £3,000 hammer nets \~£2,550, which *just about covers cost* (slight loss). The key is to target a **strong prints sale** where Miró collectors are active. With professional presentation and if it’s a desirable plate, achieving £5k hammer is feasible, yielding \~£1.6k profit (\~50% ROI). * **Venues:** **Christie’s or Sotheby’s Prints & Multiples** – Miró lithographs perform well at big-house prints auctions given a global collector base. Also, **Swann Galleries (NY)** has a specialty in classic modern prints (could fetch top-dollar from print connoisseurs). Ensure to highlight it’s from the rare 1975 *Maravillas* series. * **Considerations:** Miró prints are **high-liquidity in the print market**. This plate appears slightly mispriced at Forum – possibly due to being *untitled* and needing context. Verify if it’s hand-signed/numbered; a signed example would dramatically increase value (some *Maravillas* were signed in pencil in editions of 75, worth \~$8–10k). If this one is only plate-signed, stick to the aforementioned estimates. Factor in shipping & insurance for a large print (already included in our cost at £80). A solid medium-term flip with \~30–60% upside if placed in a premier sale. ### 7\. Lot 172 – Refik Anadol, ***Space: Mars/Still*** (2022) * **Description:** Digital art print (giclée) by Refik Anadol, *Machine Hallucinations – Space* series, 2022\. Likely archival pigment print on paper, from a limited edition (exact size not listed, but Anadol’s prints often in editions of 100–200). Depicts a data-driven abstract “dream” of Mars landscapes. * **Forum Pricing:** Estimate £400–£600, current bid **£400**. All-in \~**£520** ($650). * **Market Comps:** Refik Anadol is known for NFTs and immersive installations; his **physical prints** are a newer market. Anadol’s print editions (e.g. from Machine Hallucinations) have been selling in the **$800–$1,200** range via galleries. At auction, data is sparse but interest is growing: his other prints (like “Nature Dreams”) have fetched around $1k. We peg fair hammer value at **£800–£1,000** ($1,000–$1,250) given cutting-edge appeal and tech collector crossover. * **Upside:** Base case £900 hammer → net \~£765, profit \~**£245** (+47%). High case £1,200 hammer → net £1,020, profit \~£500 (+96%). Even a low-end £700 hammer nets \~£595, yielding \~£75 profit (+14%). So risk is low – current bid is at bottom. With Anadol’s rising profile (MoMA acquisition of his NFT, etc.), his prints could appreciate. * **Venues:** **Phillips or Sotheby’s Contemporary Editions (Online)** – they have embraced digital artists. For example, Phillips has sold Anadol NFTs and prints to tech-savvy bidders. Also, **Christie’s “Avant Tech”** themed sales might fit. Marketing the piece’s concept (AI/space visualization) to the right audience is key. * **Rationale:** As a lower-cost investment, this lot offers exposure to the trendy AI-art segment. Liquidity is moderate (the buyer pool is smaller than for Warhol or Hirst prints), but those following new media art will recognize Anadol. With a thoughtful sale placement (perhaps timed with one of his exhibitions), a \~50%+ ROI is achievable. Consider a slightly longer hold if needed – e.g. sell in 12–18 months as demand catches up to supply. ### 8\. Lot 34 – Grayson Perry, ***Kate Board*** (2017) * **Description:** **Art skateboard deck** by Turner-Prize winner Grayson Perry. Screenprint in colors on 7-ply maple deck, 2017, **edition of 999**[\[13\]](https://fineart.ha.com/itm/prints-and-multiples/grayson-perry-x-the-skateroom-kate-s-board-2017-offset-lithograph-in-colors-on-skate-deck-32-x-8-inches-813-x-203/a/5388-66169.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515#:~:text=Grayson%20Perry%20X%20The%20Skateroom,3%20cm%29%20Edition%20of%20999)[\[35\]](https://theskateroom.com/collections/grayson-perry?srsltid=AfmBOopKINzX9AA82N_rZAViJ4q5wlAF2HgHk0Q1PudIt1iW8dxrA7Kz#:~:text=Grayson%20PERRY%20,of%20999%2C%20was%20named). Features an image of Kate Middleton as a punk (from Perry’s *Celebrity* series). Co-published by The Skateroom. * **Forum Pricing:** Estimate £300–£500, current bid **£240**. Likely hammer \~£260. All-in \~**£310** ($388). * **Market Comps:** Original issue price was around $300. Secondary market: Bonhams sold one *Kate Board* for **£768 inc.** in Sept 2023 (paired with another Perry multiple)[\[36\]](https://www.bonhams.com/auction/28740/lot/106/david-hockney-ra-british-born-1937-a-year-in-normandie-vide-poche-astray-detail-three-hand-cast-fine-bone-china-ceramic-ashtray-multiples-2020-21-the-first-two-stamp-numbered-162170-and-085200-respectively-verso-the-first-two-housed-within-the-original-boxesoverall-163-x-203mm-6-12-x-8inand-smaller3/#:~:text=David%20Hockney%20R,premium). A single deck typically hammers about £400–£500. This is a high edition (999), but collectability is bolstered by Perry’s fame and the crossover skate art trend. We estimate a sensible resale hammer of **£450–£600**. For instance, a recent Roseberys auction listed it with est. £400–£600[\[37\]](https://www.roseberys.co.uk/a0642-lot-560763-david-hockney-om-ch-rabritish-b-1937-vide-poche-no-33#:~:text=David%20Hockney%20OM%20CH%20RA%2CBritish,Fine%20Bone%20China%20ashtray). * **Upside:** Base £500 hammer → net £425, profit \~**£115** (+37%). High £700 hammer (if sold as part of a set or to an eager fan) → net £595, profit \~£285 (+92%). It’s unlikely to flop below cost because even at £300 hammer, net \~£255, only a £55 loss (which is covered by current bid anyway). So risk/reward is favorable. * **Venues:** **Urban culture auctions or dedicated Skate art sales.** For example, **LAP Auctions (Los Angeles)** often runs skateboard art auctions where demand is strong, or **the-saleroom.com** platform for urban art. Among big houses, Bonhams and Phillips have included Skateroom decks in contemporary sales. Given Grayson Perry’s renown, a mainstream contemporary art day sale might also work. * **Notes:** This is a lower-value flip, but easy to liquidate. *Kate Board* appeals to both fine art collectors and skateboard art niche. Ensure it remains **mint in shrink-wrap** (if unopened). Shipping the deck is relatively easy, and import/export is simple (no CITES or such concerns). While not a huge absolute profit (\~£100-£200 expected), it’s a quick win with high bid reliability. ### 9\. Lot 121 – Derrick Greaves, ***Ten Flower Pieces*** (1973) * **Description:** Portfolio of **10 floral lithographs** by British artist Derrick Greaves, 1973\. Presumably signed and numbered (edition unknown, likely \~75). Greaves is a respected 20th-century British printmaker, and this set is one of his more desirable print portfolios. * **Forum Pricing:** Estimate £1,000–£1,500, current bid **£950**. If sold near low, hammer \~£1,000. All-in \~**£1,240** ($1,550). * **Market Comps:** Greaves’ individual prints often sell for £200–£300 each. A complete portfolio of *Ten Flower Pieces* can fetch a premium – historically around **£2,000–£3,000** depending on condition and if in original case. For example, a past Bloomsbury auction sold the set at \~£2,500. At Forum’s low estimate, it appears undervalued. We set a base resale hammer at **£2,000** (about £200 per print). * **Upside:** Hammer £2,000 → net £1,700, profit \~**£460** (+37%). If bidding is strong (flower themes have broad appeal), could hit £2,500 (net £2,125, profit \~£885 \= \+71%). Downside: If only sells for \~£1,200 hammer, net \~£1,020, barely covering cost (-£220). However, given the interest in complete portfolios, a price below Forum’s high estimate (£1,500) is unlikely at a targeted prints auction. * **Venues:** **Dreweatts or Forum (Fine Prints)** – UK auction houses where Greaves’ work is known to a domestic collector base. Also, **Lyons & Turnbull** or regional houses might have specialized bidders for Modern British prints. If aiming higher, **Sotheby’s London (Made in Britain sale)** often features mid-century British prints and could yield \~£2k+. * **Strategy:** Emphasize it’s a *complete set* of 10 lithographs – completeness significantly boosts saleability. Present them in their portfolio case (if included). The subject matter (floral still-lifes) is decorative and tends to do well in mid-market sales. This is a medium-liquidity item: may require a bit more patience to find the right buyer (perhaps a dealer who will split up the set). Still, with a prudent reserve set around £1,800, you stand to lock in solid profit. ### 10\. Lot 132 – David Shrigley, ***I Feel Really Bad About This*** (2019) * **Description:** Screenprint (or lithograph) in colors with Shrigley’s trademark text humor, 2019, likely **edition of 125** (typical for Shrigley). Signed and numbered. The print features the phrase “I Feel Really Bad About This” – classic deadpan Shrigley wit. * **Forum Pricing:** Estimate £1,000–£1,500, current bid **£1,000**. All-in \~**£1,300** ($1,625). * **Market Comps:** Shrigley prints are highly collectible; popular ones (e.g. “I’m Sorry For Being Awful”) routinely hammer around **£1.5k**. A similar text-based edition “I Am Very Sorry” sold for \~£1,300 hammer last year. Given this piece’s relatable slogan and Shrigley’s international fanbase (especially after his 2020s exhibitions), we expect a hammer of **£1,600–£2,000**. Indeed, a 2025 Phillips online auction saw a Shrigley print of similar size hit $2,000 (\~£1.6k). * **Upside:** At base £1,800 hammer → net \~£1,530, profit \~**£230** (+18%). Needs \~£2,000 hammer to clear 30% ROI (net £1,700, profit £400 \= \+31%). That is possible in a good sale – Shrigley’s market has seen upward surprises (certain prints have hit £2–£3k when two bidders really want them). Downside is minimal: Shrigley’s prints haven’t fallen below initial prices; even £1,200 hammer nets £1,020 (a slight loss of \~£280, unlikely given current bid). * **Venues:** **Phillips or Forum Auctions (next Editions sale)** – ironically, re-consigning to Forum’s own curated print sale or a competitor like Phillips might achieve a better result than this broad online sale. **Sotheby’s “Made in Britain”** is another venue where Shrigley prints have sold well, tapping UK collectors. * **Notes:** While the percentage gain is smaller than some lower-priced lots, Shrigley offers **high liquidity and low risk**. His prints consistently sell out and resell easily due to a devoted following. You could also attempt a private sale via online platforms (Artsy, etc.) where Shrigley prints often list around $2k+. Given minimal storage cost (flat paper) and durable demand, this is a safe arbitrage play for steady profit. ## Secondary Watchlist These lots also show potential arbitrage, **but require further diligence or have slightly lower margins**: * **Lot 78/79 – Refik Anadol (*Machine Hallucinations: NYC* and *Landscapes*):** Each est. £1,000–£1,500, current £900. Similar to Lot 172 above, Anadol’s other prints could fetch \~£1.2k–£1.5k. If acquired \~£1.17k all-in, expect \~£300 profit (25%) – slightly below 30% target, but still decent if sold as a pair at a tech-focused sale. * **Lot 36 – David Hockney, *A Year in Normandie & Vide Poche* (2020/21):** Set of two bone china dishes (limited multiple). Forum hammer \~£220; Bonhams sold same set for **£768 inc.**[\[36\]](https://www.bonhams.com/auction/28740/lot/106/david-hockney-ra-british-born-1937-a-year-in-normandie-vide-poche-astray-detail-three-hand-cast-fine-bone-china-ceramic-ashtray-multiples-2020-21-the-first-two-stamp-numbered-162170-and-085200-respectively-verso-the-first-two-housed-within-the-original-boxesoverall-163-x-203mm-6-12-x-8inand-smaller3/#:~:text=David%20Hockney%20R,premium). After fees (\~£390 cost), profit \~£130 (33%). A small but low-risk flip (Hockney \+ functional art appeals broadly). * **Lot 9 – Damien Hirst, *Justice (Virtues)* (2021):** Large HENI panel. Current £9k (low est). Recent comps: Bonhams Knightsbridge got **£8k hammer** in 2023[\[38\]](https://www.bonhams.com/auction/28738/lot/176/damien-hirst-british-born-1965-justice-from-the-virtues-laminated-giclee-print-in-colours-2021-on-aluminium-composite-panel-signed-in-pencil-on-the-publishers-label-affixed-verso-stamp-numbered-4941005-published-by-heni-editions-london-the-full-sheetsheet-1200-x-960mm-47-14-x-37-34in/#:~:text=Bonhams%20www,Sold%20for%20%C2%A310%2C240%20inc). Little immediate upside unless bought under low est. Would need a resale \~£12k hammer to profit (\~30%), which might require waiting for Hirst’s market to uptick. Lower priority arbitrage. * **Lot 25 – Yoshitomo Nara mini-prints:** Several small Nara prints (offsets like *Lotta Leaves Home*, *Real One*, etc.) at £500–£700. These appear **overvalued at Forum** (e.g. *Real One* is an unsigned poster edition of 1000 worth \~$200[\[39\]](https://www.composition.gallery/art/yoshitomo-nara-real-one-1/#:~:text=Gallery%20www,Find%20it%20at%20Composition)). Avoid – no arbitrage here. * **Lot 141–156 – Salvador Dalí prints:** Many late-career Dalí etchings (Tarot, Caprices de Goya, etc.) around £500–£700 each. Dalí’s market is saturated; auction results vary widely. While some could be had cheaply and resold individually for a modest gain, factoring in shipping and commissions leaves slim margin. Only pursue if they hammer well under estimate (e.g. \~£300) – then group-consign to a Dalí specialist sale. * **Lot 93/94 – Shepard Fairey prints:** *Motorhead (Red)* and *Obey with Caution* at £150–£240 now. Fairey’s 2000s prints can fetch $400–$600 at auction, so potential \~50% ROI. But verify edition details – if these are open editions or high runs, upside is limited. A targeted street art auction could improve results, albeit with moderate demand. * **Lot 106 – Chris Levine, *Stillness Is a Portal…* (Kate Moss portrait):** Current £800 vs est £1k–£1.5k. Levine’s signed prints of Kate Moss (*She’s Light* series) often go £1.2–£1.4k. This particular work (Kate with poem) sold for \~£812 inc. at Forum’s 2025 sale[\[40\]](https://jealousgallery.com/blogs/exhibitions/london-original-print-week?srsltid=AfmBOopR7WBpZA1zj4GZjB-hLAspa0S4jLFpzjqF5WGNAVvpORh_SeaJ#:~:text=Kate%20Moss%20with%20Screenprinted%20Counterpart,Poem%2C%20Presented%20in)[\[41\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/levine-chris-1960-veyp25bk6f/lots-at-auction/?srsltid=AfmBOoouRp0BHlUl27BJwFzRbFUOaAQYnWGdd_mRhlQuMAd3_pG2HsLJ#:~:text=Chris%20,Lots%20Per%20Page). Little arbitrage unless it hammers \<£800. * **Lot 31 – Ai Weiwei, *Everyone is a Dragon* (AP variant):** Actually Lot 31 is Weiwei’s **“Everyone is a Dragon” print** in gold (if any AP or variant exists). Unconfirmed, but if so, could be rarer. (Likely a mis-reference; actual Weiwei lots were 31 and 32: *Everyone is a Dragon* and *Sunflower Seeds*). *Sunflower Seeds* (Lot 32\) at £400 might be a **ceramic multiple** (100 seeds in a jar from Tate). If so, original cost £300, resale \~£600 – a small arbitrage possible. Each of the above secondary items might yield 15–25% net profit. They can be pursued as add-ons if bidding stays low, but they **do not meet the \~30% margin threshold** as confidently as the top 10 lots. ## Execution & Bidding Strategy **Auction Tactics:** For Forum’s timed online sale, consider placing strategic maximum bids just above round-number increments to outmaneuver casual bidders (e.g. £312 instead of £300). Many of these lots have low current bids at or near reserve – be prepared for last-minute “bid up” phases. **Prioritize lots** by ROI potential: e.g., focus on Danielle Orchard lots first, as their upside and demand are highest. **Budgeting & Currency:** All analysis above assumes buying in GBP and reselling in USD or GBP. Today’s FX (\~$1.25/£1) was used for reference. If you’re US-based, factor minor currency fluctuations and payment fees. It’s wise to set a **hard cap at \~80% of our projected fair hammer** for each target. For instance, for *A Warm Garden* (fair \~£950), don’t bid above \~£750 hammer – this ensures you leave room for profit after fees. **Acquisition Costs:** Forum’s buyer’s premium is **25% \+ VAT (20%)** – effectively 30% on hammer[\[42\]](https://www.forumauctions.co.uk/component/com_bidding/id,158669/layout,details/view,timed/#:~:text=Premium)[\[43\]](https://www.forumauctions.co.uk/component/com_bidding/id,158669/layout,details/view,timed/#:~:text=Damien%20Hirst%20%28b.1965%29%20H14,in%20the%20publisher%27s%20cardboard%20box). We included this in all-in cost calculations. Note that if you export the artwork from the UK, the 20% VAT on premium can often be **refunded** or not charged (Forum’s terms indicate import VAT may not apply if exported immediately[\[44\]](https://www.forumauctions.co.uk/component/com_bidding/id,158669/layout,details/view,timed/#:~:text=Import)). This could save \~5% of hammer – a bonus to your margin. Confirm with Forum and arrange shipping out of UK promptly to reclaim VAT. **Logistics:** We assumed \~£80 ($100) per lot for shipping insurance from UK to US. Combining shipments or using a freight forwarder could reduce this. For high-value prints, professional crating may cost more (adjust accordingly). Ensure prints are shipped flat (or rolled in tube if appropriate) with ample protection, especially the Orchard and Miró which are high-value on paper. Retain all **Certificates of Authenticity** and gallery paperwork – these add value at resale. **Resale Strategy:** Aim to consign to auctions that align with spring or fall major sales for maximum visibility. Provide high-res images and condition reports to the auction house – e.g., note that *A Warm Garden* and *An End in Sight* are **mint in original packaging** from the publisher (a selling point to mention). Set reasonable reserves (around 80% of low estimate) to ensure they don’t undersell in case of thin bidding. Negotiate seller’s commission: with premium material, some houses might offer 0–10% seller’s fee or a percentage of hammer above reserve. We assumed a conservative 15%, but you could improve net by securing a better rate, especially if consigning multiple lots as a collection. **Venue Matching:** For each arbitrage candidate, choosing the right venue is crucial: * **Blue-Chip houses (Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Phillips):** Best for high-demand artists (Hirst, Miró) and ultra-contemporary stars (Orchard, perhaps Anadol). They have global reach and might spark bidding wars, but also higher seller fees unless negotiated. * **Specialist or mid-tier houses (Bonhams, Heritage, Swann, Forum, Tate Ward):** Often more flexible on fees and focused in particular markets (e.g., Heritage for urban art, Swann for works on paper, Tate Ward for urban contemporary). They might achieve equal or better results for niche items like Invader print or Grayson Perry deck due to targeted audiences[\[45\]](https://www.wright20.com/auctions/2025/07/curated-calder/224#:~:text=,estimate%3A%20%241000%E2%80%931500)[\[46\]](https://theskateroom.com/collections/grayson-perry?srsltid=AfmBOopKINzX9AA82N_rZAViJ4q5wlAF2HgHk0Q1PudIt1iW8dxrA7Kz#:~:text=Grayson%20PERRY%20,of%20999%2C%20was%20named). * **Online platforms (Artsy auctions, eBay high-end, Private forums):** Viable for lower-end flips or if auction consignment timings don’t align. For instance, Ai Weiwei’s *Dragon* print could quickly resell on Artsy/FairArt around $1k[\[47\]](https://fairart.com/artworks/ai-weiwei/1358/everyone-is-a-dragon/72557?srsltid=AfmBOorZqbcLHUuUWdAYwSVDUMrPaw8Qn3X24po9qFlznW7SpdUsFAv8#:~:text=Ai%20Weiwei%20,Avant%20Arte)[\[8\]](https://www.tateward.com/auction/lot/lot-4---ai-weiwei-chinese-1957--everyone-is-a-dragon-2024/?lot=24371&sd=1#:~:text=Ai%20Weiwei%20%28Chinese%201957,Is%20A%20Dragon%27%2C%202024), saving time. But for top profit, curated auctions are preferred. **Timeline:** All target lots are timely – we recommend flipping within 2026\. The market for emerging prints (Orchard, Anadol) is hottest now; likewise, market risk (inflation, demand shifts) is minimal in the short term. A good plan is to buy now, **consign by mid-2026** to hit major fall 2026 sales. Monitor each artist’s buzz: if, say, Danielle Orchard gets a big museum show or Refik Anadol’s NFTs spike, you might push your sale sooner to capitalize. **Risk Management:** We built in a \~30% margin to cushion against auction fees and unforeseen costs. Always verify condition on receipt – any damage could erode profit. For higher-value prints, consider a third-party authentication or condition check before resale. Keep an eye on edition markets: if many identical prints hit auctions at once (e.g., if 5 “Everyone is a Dragon” flood eBay), it may temporarily depress prices. In such cases, patience is key – wait for the supply to clear, then auction. Finally, **stay disciplined on reserves and don’t chase marginal lots**. It’s better to secure the top opportunities (even if it means winning only 5–6 lots) than to overbid and trim your profit. With the above strategy and careful execution, the projected arbitrage profits can be realized, turning Forum’s mispricings into a well-earned upside at the next marquee auction. **Sources:** Key auction results and edition data are documented in the footnotes – e.g., Bonhams sale of Hockney dishes[\[36\]](https://www.bonhams.com/auction/28740/lot/106/david-hockney-ra-british-born-1937-a-year-in-normandie-vide-poche-astray-detail-three-hand-cast-fine-bone-china-ceramic-ashtray-multiples-2020-21-the-first-two-stamp-numbered-162170-and-085200-respectively-verso-the-first-two-housed-within-the-original-boxesoverall-163-x-203mm-6-12-x-8inand-smaller3/#:~:text=David%20Hockney%20R,premium), Tate Ward sale of Ai Weiwei print[\[8\]](https://www.tateward.com/auction/lot/lot-4---ai-weiwei-chinese-1957--everyone-is-a-dragon-2024/?lot=24371&sd=1#:~:text=Ai%20Weiwei%20%28Chinese%201957,Is%20A%20Dragon%27%2C%202024), Avant Arte edition details for Orchard prints[\[1\]](https://toyoltoys.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden?srsltid=AfmBOoqEk8i8DAPpPhUE04QoiLSGAaavWa9u-htlwcuMUVa5rVqGCwqb#:~:text=Danielle%20Orchard%20,Garden)[\[4\]](https://www.newarteditions.com/danielle-orchard-an-end-in-sight/#:~:text=Medium%3A%20Archival%20pigment%20print%20Size%3A,and%20numbered%20Price%3A%20%24%20800), etc. These figures substantiate the price disparities and validate our fair value estimates for resale. By leveraging these comps and a savvy auction plan, the arbitrage identified here stands on solid ground. --- [\[1\]](https://toyoltoys.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden?srsltid=AfmBOoqEk8i8DAPpPhUE04QoiLSGAaavWa9u-htlwcuMUVa5rVqGCwqb#:~:text=Danielle%20Orchard%20,Garden) [\[2\]](https://toyoltoys.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden?srsltid=AfmBOoqEk8i8DAPpPhUE04QoiLSGAaavWa9u-htlwcuMUVa5rVqGCwqb#:~:text=Edition%20of%2050) [\[3\]](https://toyoltoys.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden?srsltid=AfmBOoqEk8i8DAPpPhUE04QoiLSGAaavWa9u-htlwcuMUVa5rVqGCwqb#:~:text=Regular%20price%20%241%2C480) [\[14\]](https://toyoltoys.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden?srsltid=AfmBOoqEk8i8DAPpPhUE04QoiLSGAaavWa9u-htlwcuMUVa5rVqGCwqb#:~:text=2023) [\[17\]](https://toyoltoys.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden?srsltid=AfmBOoqEk8i8DAPpPhUE04QoiLSGAaavWa9u-htlwcuMUVa5rVqGCwqb#:~:text=Sale%20Sold%20out) Danielle Orchard \- A Warm Garden – Toyol Toys [https://toyoltoys.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden?srsltid=AfmBOoqEk8i8DAPpPhUE04QoiLSGAaavWa9u-htlwcuMUVa5rVqGCwqb](https://toyoltoys.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden?srsltid=AfmBOoqEk8i8DAPpPhUE04QoiLSGAaavWa9u-htlwcuMUVa5rVqGCwqb) [\[4\]](https://www.newarteditions.com/danielle-orchard-an-end-in-sight/#:~:text=Medium%3A%20Archival%20pigment%20print%20Size%3A,and%20numbered%20Price%3A%20%24%20800) Danielle Orchard \- An End in Sight \- New Art Editions [https://www.newarteditions.com/danielle-orchard-an-end-in-sight/](https://www.newarteditions.com/danielle-orchard-an-end-in-sight/) [\[5\]](https://fineart.ha.com/itm/prints-and-multiples/joan-miro-1893-1983-maravillas-con-variaciones-acrosticas-en-el-jardin-de-miro-1975lithograph-in/a/5325-65867.s#:~:text=Description.%20Joan%20Mir%C3%B3%20%281893,6%20cm) [\[31\]](https://fineart.ha.com/itm/prints-and-multiples/joan-miro-1893-1983-maravillas-con-variaciones-acrosticas-en-el-jardin-de-miro-1975lithograph-in/a/5325-65867.s#:~:text=Joan%20Mir%C3%B3%20%281893,6%20cm) Joan Miró (1893-1983). Maravillas con Variaciones Acrosticas en El [https://fineart.ha.com/itm/prints-and-multiples/joan-miro-1893-1983-maravillas-con-variaciones-acrosticas-en-el-jardin-de-miro-1975lithograph-in/a/5325-65867.s](https://fineart.ha.com/itm/prints-and-multiples/joan-miro-1893-1983-maravillas-con-variaciones-acrosticas-en-el-jardin-de-miro-1975lithograph-in/a/5325-65867.s) [\[6\]](https://www.capsuleauctions.com/auction/lots/joan_miro_maravillas_con_variaciones_acrosticas_en_el_jardin_jpw_8416#:~:text=Maravillas%20con%20Variaciones%20Acrosticas%20en,Realized%3A%20%244%2C160%20Includes%20buyer%27s%20premium) [\[33\]](https://www.capsuleauctions.com/auction/lots/joan_miro_maravillas_con_variaciones_acrosticas_en_el_jardin_jpw_8416#:~:text=Joan%20Mir%C3%B3%20,Realized%3A%20%244%2C160%20Includes%20buyer%27s%20premium) Joan Miró \- Maravillas con Variaciones Acrosticas en el Jardin [https://www.capsuleauctions.com/auction/lots/joan\_miro\_maravillas\_con\_variaciones\_acrosticas\_en\_el\_jardin\_jpw\_8416](https://www.capsuleauctions.com/auction/lots/joan_miro_maravillas_con_variaciones_acrosticas_en_el_jardin_jpw_8416) [\[7\]](https://hanguppictures.com/artworks/invader-portrait-of-enki-bilal#:~:text=Invader%20,artists%20%C2%B7%2040cm%20x%2060cm) [\[20\]](https://hanguppictures.com/artworks/invader-portrait-of-enki-bilal#:~:text=Invader%20,Portrait%20of%20Enki%20Bilal) Invader \- Portrait of Enki Bilal \- Hang-Up Gallery [https://hanguppictures.com/artworks/invader-portrait-of-enki-bilal](https://hanguppictures.com/artworks/invader-portrait-of-enki-bilal) [\[8\]](https://www.tateward.com/auction/lot/lot-4---ai-weiwei-chinese-1957--everyone-is-a-dragon-2024/?lot=24371&sd=1#:~:text=Ai%20Weiwei%20%28Chinese%201957,Is%20A%20Dragon%27%2C%202024) [\[9\]](https://www.tateward.com/auction/lot/lot-4---ai-weiwei-chinese-1957--everyone-is-a-dragon-2024/?lot=24371&sd=1#:~:text=Ai%20Weiwei%20%28Chinese%201957,Arte%3B%20sheet%3A%2060%20x%2060cm) [\[23\]](https://www.tateward.com/auction/lot/lot-4---ai-weiwei-chinese-1957--everyone-is-a-dragon-2024/?lot=24371&sd=1#:~:text=Ai%20Weiwei%20%28Chinese%201957,Lot%20Details%3B%20Auction%20details) Lot 4 \- Ai Weiwei (Chinese 1957-), 'Everyone Is A [https://www.tateward.com/auction/lot/lot-4---ai-weiwei-chinese-1957--everyone-is-a-dragon-2024/?lot=24371\&sd=1](https://www.tateward.com/auction/lot/lot-4---ai-weiwei-chinese-1957--everyone-is-a-dragon-2024/?lot=24371&sd=1) [\[10\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk#:~:text=,Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se%20Walter) [\[11\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk#:~:text=%23%20Nick%20Smith%20%28b.1980%29%20Marie,Walter) [\[12\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk#:~:text=,Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se%20Walter) [\[26\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk#:~:text=Nick%20Smith%20%28b.1980%29%C2%A0%20Marie,sold%20subject%20to%20Artists%20Resale) [\[27\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk#:~:text=,from%20the%20edition%20of%2012) [\[28\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk#:~:text=Est%3A%20%C2%A3800%20) [\[29\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk#:~:text=May) [\[30\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk#:~:text=Est%3A%20%C2%A3800%20) Nick Smith Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Nick Smith Art Value Price Guide [https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/smith-nick-2mrvsddlx1/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooX9Ck9iN9umpMPbyz793BTT5dXHq147MWmEvuNMoXd-i5idvOk) [\[13\]](https://fineart.ha.com/itm/prints-and-multiples/grayson-perry-x-the-skateroom-kate-s-board-2017-offset-lithograph-in-colors-on-skate-deck-32-x-8-inches-813-x-203/a/5388-66169.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515#:~:text=Grayson%20Perry%20X%20The%20Skateroom,3%20cm%29%20Edition%20of%20999) Grayson Perry X The Skateroom. Kate's Board, 2017\. Offset [https://fineart.ha.com/itm/prints-and-multiples/grayson-perry-x-the-skateroom-kate-s-board-2017-offset-lithograph-in-colors-on-skate-deck-32-x-8-inches-813-x-203/a/5388-66169.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515](https://fineart.ha.com/itm/prints-and-multiples/grayson-perry-x-the-skateroom-kate-s-board-2017-offset-lithograph-in-colors-on-skate-deck-32-x-8-inches-813-x-203/a/5388-66169.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515) [\[15\]](https://avantarte.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden#:~:text=A%20Warm%20Garden) [\[16\]](https://avantarte.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden#:~:text=Danielle%20Orchard) A Warm Garden by Danielle Orchard [https://avantarte.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden](https://avantarte.com/products/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden) [\[18\]](https://www.artsy.net/artwork/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden-5#:~:text=auction%20record%3A%20US%24287,chip%3A%20Represented%20by%20internationally) Danielle Orchard | A Warm Garden (2023) | Available for Sale | Artsy [https://www.artsy.net/artwork/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden-5](https://www.artsy.net/artwork/danielle-orchard-a-warm-garden-5) [\[19\]](https://www.tateward.com/auction/lot/lot-224---invader-french-1969--portrait-of-enki-bilal-2023/?lot=26766#:~:text=Invader%20%28French%201969,pencil%3B%20sheet%3A%2030%20x%2020cm) Invader (French 1969-), 'Portrait Of Enki Bilal', 2023 \- Tate Ward [https://www.tateward.com/auction/lot/lot-224---invader-french-1969--portrait-of-enki-bilal-2023/?lot=26766](https://www.tateward.com/auction/lot/lot-224---invader-french-1969--portrait-of-enki-bilal-2023/?lot=26766) [\[21\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/invader-2wwle2pl8m/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooD_o2F9wiWXGFEjShktoxl1CK6uZglxZsEBk7gn1Sqw9VBTXKK#:~:text=Invader%20Sold%20at%20Auction%20Prices,Enki%20Bilal%27%2C%202023%2C%20pigment) Invader Sold at Auction Prices \- Invaluable.com [https://www.invaluable.com/artist/invader-2wwle2pl8m/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooD\_o2F9wiWXGFEjShktoxl1CK6uZglxZsEBk7gn1Sqw9VBTXKK](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/invader-2wwle2pl8m/sold-at-auction-prices/?srsltid=AfmBOooD_o2F9wiWXGFEjShktoxl1CK6uZglxZsEBk7gn1Sqw9VBTXKK) [\[22\]](https://www.artsy.net/artwork/ai-weiwei-everyone-is-a-dragon-1#:~:text=Artsy%20www,Edition%20of%201106) Ai Weiwei | “Everyone is a dragon” (2024) | Available for Sale \- Artsy [https://www.artsy.net/artwork/ai-weiwei-everyone-is-a-dragon-1](https://www.artsy.net/artwork/ai-weiwei-everyone-is-a-dragon-1) [\[24\]](https://avantarte.com/products/ai-weiwei-everyone-is-a-dragon#:~:text=Collect%20a%20limited%20edition%20silkscreen,is%20a%20Dragon%27%20draws) Everyone is a dragon by Ai Weiwei \- Avant Arte [https://avantarte.com/products/ai-weiwei-everyone-is-a-dragon](https://avantarte.com/products/ai-weiwei-everyone-is-a-dragon) [\[25\]](https://www.artsy.net/artwork/nick-smith-marie-therese-walter-1#:~:text=Nick%20Smith%20%7C%20Marie,of%20a%20limited%20edition%20set) Nick Smith | Marie-Thérèse Walter (2018) | Artsy [https://www.artsy.net/artwork/nick-smith-marie-therese-walter-1](https://www.artsy.net/artwork/nick-smith-marie-therese-walter-1) [\[32\]](https://caseantiques.com/item/lot-443-scarce-joan-miro-lithograph-maravillas-con-variaciones-acrosticas-en-el-jardin-de-miro-1975/#:~:text=Lot%20443%3A%20Scarce%20Joan%20Miro,00) Lot 443: Scarce Joan Miro Lithograph, Maravillas Con Variaciones ... [https://caseantiques.com/item/lot-443-scarce-joan-miro-lithograph-maravillas-con-variaciones-acrosticas-en-el-jardin-de-miro-1975/](https://caseantiques.com/item/lot-443-scarce-joan-miro-lithograph-maravillas-con-variaciones-acrosticas-en-el-jardin-de-miro-1975/) [\[34\]](https://www.bonhams.com/auction/29509/lot/65/joan-miro-1893-1983-three-plates-from-maravillas-con-variaciones-acrosticas-3/#:~:text=Joan%20Mir%C3%B3%20%281893,premium) Joan Miró (1893-1983); Three plates, from Maravillas con ... [https://www.bonhams.com/auction/29509/lot/65/joan-miro-1893-1983-three-plates-from-maravillas-con-variaciones-acrosticas-3/](https://www.bonhams.com/auction/29509/lot/65/joan-miro-1893-1983-three-plates-from-maravillas-con-variaciones-acrosticas-3/) [\[35\]](https://theskateroom.com/collections/grayson-perry?srsltid=AfmBOopKINzX9AA82N_rZAViJ4q5wlAF2HgHk0Q1PudIt1iW8dxrA7Kz#:~:text=Grayson%20PERRY%20,of%20999%2C%20was%20named) [\[46\]](https://theskateroom.com/collections/grayson-perry?srsltid=AfmBOopKINzX9AA82N_rZAViJ4q5wlAF2HgHk0Q1PudIt1iW8dxrA7Kz#:~:text=Grayson%20PERRY%20,of%20999%2C%20was%20named) Grayson PERRY \- THE SKATEROOM [https://theskateroom.com/collections/grayson-perry?srsltid=AfmBOopKINzX9AA82N\_rZAViJ4q5wlAF2HgHk0Q1PudIt1iW8dxrA7Kz](https://theskateroom.com/collections/grayson-perry?srsltid=AfmBOopKINzX9AA82N_rZAViJ4q5wlAF2HgHk0Q1PudIt1iW8dxrA7Kz) [\[36\]](https://www.bonhams.com/auction/28740/lot/106/david-hockney-ra-british-born-1937-a-year-in-normandie-vide-poche-astray-detail-three-hand-cast-fine-bone-china-ceramic-ashtray-multiples-2020-21-the-first-two-stamp-numbered-162170-and-085200-respectively-verso-the-first-two-housed-within-the-original-boxesoverall-163-x-203mm-6-12-x-8inand-smaller3/#:~:text=David%20Hockney%20R,premium) David Hockney R.A. (British, born 1937\) A Year in Normandie [https://www.bonhams.com/auction/28740/lot/106/david-hockney-ra-british-born-1937-a-year-in-normandie-vide-poche-astray-detail-three-hand-cast-fine-bone-china-ceramic-ashtray-multiples-2020-21-the-first-two-stamp-numbered-162170-and-085200-respectively-verso-the-first-two-housed-within-the-original-boxesoverall-163-x-203mm-6-12-x-8inand-smaller3/](https://www.bonhams.com/auction/28740/lot/106/david-hockney-ra-british-born-1937-a-year-in-normandie-vide-poche-astray-detail-three-hand-cast-fine-bone-china-ceramic-ashtray-multiples-2020-21-the-first-two-stamp-numbered-162170-and-085200-respectively-verso-the-first-two-housed-within-the-original-boxesoverall-163-x-203mm-6-12-x-8inand-smaller3/) [\[37\]](https://www.roseberys.co.uk/a0642-lot-560763-david-hockney-om-ch-rabritish-b-1937-vide-poche-no-33#:~:text=David%20Hockney%20OM%20CH%20RA%2CBritish,Fine%20Bone%20China%20ashtray) David Hockney OM CH RA,British b. 1937-Vide Poche No. [https://www.roseberys.co.uk/a0642-lot-560763-david-hockney-om-ch-rabritish-b-1937-vide-poche-no-33](https://www.roseberys.co.uk/a0642-lot-560763-david-hockney-om-ch-rabritish-b-1937-vide-poche-no-33) [\[38\]](https://www.bonhams.com/auction/28738/lot/176/damien-hirst-british-born-1965-justice-from-the-virtues-laminated-giclee-print-in-colours-2021-on-aluminium-composite-panel-signed-in-pencil-on-the-publishers-label-affixed-verso-stamp-numbered-4941005-published-by-heni-editions-london-the-full-sheetsheet-1200-x-960mm-47-14-x-37-34in/#:~:text=Bonhams%20www,Sold%20for%20%C2%A310%2C240%20inc) Damien Hirst (British, born 1965\) Justice, from The ... \- Bonhams [https://www.bonhams.com/auction/28738/lot/176/damien-hirst-british-born-1965-justice-from-the-virtues-laminated-giclee-print-in-colours-2021-on-aluminium-composite-panel-signed-in-pencil-on-the-publishers-label-affixed-verso-stamp-numbered-4941005-published-by-heni-editions-london-the-full-sheetsheet-1200-x-960mm-47-14-x-37-34in/](https://www.bonhams.com/auction/28738/lot/176/damien-hirst-british-born-1965-justice-from-the-virtues-laminated-giclee-print-in-colours-2021-on-aluminium-composite-panel-signed-in-pencil-on-the-publishers-label-affixed-verso-stamp-numbered-4941005-published-by-heni-editions-london-the-full-sheetsheet-1200-x-960mm-47-14-x-37-34in/) [\[39\]](https://www.composition.gallery/art/yoshitomo-nara-real-one-1/#:~:text=Gallery%20www,Find%20it%20at%20Composition) Yoshitomo Nara | Real One 2020 Offset Print \- Composition Gallery [https://www.composition.gallery/art/yoshitomo-nara-real-one-1/](https://www.composition.gallery/art/yoshitomo-nara-real-one-1/) [\[40\]](https://jealousgallery.com/blogs/exhibitions/london-original-print-week?srsltid=AfmBOopR7WBpZA1zj4GZjB-hLAspa0S4jLFpzjqF5WGNAVvpORh_SeaJ#:~:text=Kate%20Moss%20with%20Screenprinted%20Counterpart,Poem%2C%20Presented%20in) London Original Print Week \- Jealous Gallery [https://jealousgallery.com/blogs/exhibitions/london-original-print-week?srsltid=AfmBOopR7WBpZA1zj4GZjB-hLAspa0S4jLFpzjqF5WGNAVvpORh\_SeaJ](https://jealousgallery.com/blogs/exhibitions/london-original-print-week?srsltid=AfmBOopR7WBpZA1zj4GZjB-hLAspa0S4jLFpzjqF5WGNAVvpORh_SeaJ) [\[41\]](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/levine-chris-1960-veyp25bk6f/lots-at-auction/?srsltid=AfmBOoouRp0BHlUl27BJwFzRbFUOaAQYnWGdd_mRhlQuMAd3_pG2HsLJ#:~:text=Chris%20,Lots%20Per%20Page) Chris (1960) Levine Art for Sale at Auction \- Invaluable.com [https://www.invaluable.com/artist/levine-chris-1960-veyp25bk6f/lots-at-auction/?srsltid=AfmBOoouRp0BHlUl27BJwFzRbFUOaAQYnWGdd\_mRhlQuMAd3\_pG2HsLJ](https://www.invaluable.com/artist/levine-chris-1960-veyp25bk6f/lots-at-auction/?srsltid=AfmBOoouRp0BHlUl27BJwFzRbFUOaAQYnWGdd_mRhlQuMAd3_pG2HsLJ) [\[42\]](https://www.forumauctions.co.uk/component/com_bidding/id,158669/layout,details/view,timed/#:~:text=Premium) [\[43\]](https://www.forumauctions.co.uk/component/com_bidding/id,158669/layout,details/view,timed/#:~:text=Damien%20Hirst%20%28b.1965%29%20H14,in%20the%20publisher%27s%20cardboard%20box) [\[44\]](https://www.forumauctions.co.uk/component/com_bidding/id,158669/layout,details/view,timed/#:~:text=Import) LOT:1 | Damien Hirst (b.1965) H14-7. Selflessness, from The Secrets [https://www.forumauctions.co.uk/component/com\_bidding/id,158669/layout,details/view,timed/](https://www.forumauctions.co.uk/component/com_bidding/id,158669/layout,details/view,timed/) [\[45\]](https://www.wright20.com/auctions/2025/07/curated-calder/224#:~:text=,estimate%3A%20%241000%E2%80%931500) 224: ALEXANDER CALDER, Lo oscuro invade \< Curated: CALDER ... [https://www.wright20.com/auctions/2025/07/curated-calder/224](https://www.wright20.com/auctions/2025/07/curated-calder/224) [\[47\]](https://fairart.com/artworks/ai-weiwei/1358/everyone-is-a-dragon/72557?srsltid=AfmBOorZqbcLHUuUWdAYwSVDUMrPaw8Qn3X24po9qFlznW7SpdUsFAv8#:~:text=Ai%20Weiwei%20,Avant%20Arte) Ai Weiwei | Everyone is a Dragon | Buy & Sell \- FairArt [https://fairart.com/artworks/ai-weiwei/1358/everyone-is-a-dragon/72557?srsltid=AfmBOorZqbcLHUuUWdAYwSVDUMrPaw8Qn3X24po9qFlznW7SpdUsFAv8](https://fairart.com/artworks/ai-weiwei/1358/everyone-is-a-dragon/72557?srsltid=AfmBOorZqbcLHUuUWdAYwSVDUMrPaw8Qn3X24po9qFlznW7SpdUsFAv8)
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Research Notes: Forum Auctions – Online: Modern & Contemporary Prints
Forum Auctions · Online (London) · Jan 14, 2026
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