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Christie's, London

The Tower of Babel

Abel Grimmer, c.1600

Sold for

$1.5 million

Christie's, London · 2 July 2013

Wear it

The painting, over the heart. Made to order.

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T-shirt: The Tower of Babel by Abel Grimmer

T-shirt from $38

Hoodie: The Tower of Babel by Abel Grimmer

Hoodie from $68

Every T-shirt and hoodie

Details

Artist
Abel Grimmer (died 1619)
Made
c.1600
Sold at
Christie's, London
Sold on
2 July 2013
About the price

Reported as GBP 980,275.

Sources

Prints & objects

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T-shirt

The Tower of Babel by Abel Grimmer
The Tower of Babel by Abel Grimmer, the painting

Colours on fabric are softer than on screen.

The Tower of Babel · Abel Grimmer, c.1600

Colour
Size
Size guide
Garment measurements, laid flat, in inches
SizeLengthWidth
XS2716.5
S2818
M2920
L3022
XL3124
2XL3226

Measurements from the maker; each garment can vary by up to 1 in. Made-to-order items can’t be returned for the wrong size, so check before you choose.

  • 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
  • Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
  • Imported
  • Made to order
Delivery and returns

Made to order: most items are made within 2 to 7 business days, then take about 3 to 8 business days to reach you. Free shipping on orders of $100 or more.

Because each item is printed for you, it can’t be returned for a change of mind or the wrong size. If it arrives damaged, misprinted or wrong, tell us within 30 days and we reprint it or refund you.

Shipping · Returns and problems

$38

Hoodie

The Tower of Babel by Abel Grimmer
The Tower of Babel by Abel Grimmer, the painting

Colours on fabric are softer than on screen.

The Tower of Babel · Abel Grimmer, c.1600

Colour
Size
Size guide
Garment measurements, laid flat, in inches
SizeLengthWidth
XS2619
S2720
M2821
L2923
XL3025
2XL3126 1/2

Measurements from the maker; each garment can vary by up to 1 in. Made-to-order items can’t be returned for the wrong size, so check before you choose.

  • 100% cotton face
  • 65% ring-spun cotton, 35% polyester
  • Imported
  • Made to order
Delivery and returns

Made to order: most items are made within 2 to 7 business days, then take about 3 to 8 business days to reach you. Free shipping on orders of $100 or more.

Because each item is printed for you, it can’t be returned for a change of mind or the wrong size. If it arrives damaged, misprinted or wrong, tell us within 30 days and we reprint it or refund you.

Shipping · Returns and problems

$68

Tote bag

The Tower of Babel by Abel Grimmer
The Tower of Babel by Abel Grimmer, the painting

Colours on fabric are softer than on screen.

The Tower of Babel · Abel Grimmer, c.1600

  • Natural (oyster) colour
  • 100% certified organic cotton 3/1 twill
  • Fabric weight: 8 oz/yd² (272 g/m²)
  • Weight limit: 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
  • Imported
  • Made to order
Delivery and returns

Made to order: most items are made within 2 to 7 business days, then take about 3 to 8 business days to reach you. Free shipping on orders of $100 or more.

Because each item is printed for you, it can’t be returned for a change of mind or the wrong size. If it arrives damaged, misprinted or wrong, tell us within 30 days and we reprint it or refund you.

Shipping · Returns and problems

$32

Mug

The Tower of Babel by Abel Grimmer
The Tower of Babel by Abel Grimmer, the painting

The Tower of Babel · Abel Grimmer, c.1600

  • 11 oz white glossy ceramic
  • Dishwasher and microwave safe
  • Made to order
Delivery and returns

Made to order: most items are made within 2 to 7 business days, then take about 3 to 8 business days to reach you. Free shipping on orders of $100 or more.

Because each item is printed for you, it can’t be returned for a change of mind or the wrong size. If it arrives damaged, misprinted or wrong, tell us within 30 days and we reprint it or refund you.

Shipping · Returns and problems

$24

Jigsaw puzzle

The Tower of Babel by Abel Grimmer
The Tower of Babel by Abel Grimmer, the painting

The Tower of Babel · Abel Grimmer, c.1600

Pieces
  • For adults and teens
  • Comes in a gift tin
  • Pre-die-cut chipboard with non-edge pieces
  • Made to order
Delivery and returns

Made to order: most items are made within 2 to 7 business days, then take about 3 to 8 business days to reach you. Free shipping on orders of $100 or more.

Because each item is printed for you, it can’t be returned for a change of mind or the wrong size. If it arrives damaged, misprinted or wrong, tell us within 30 days and we reprint it or refund you.

Shipping · Returns and problems

$52

Framed giclée print

The Tower of Babel by Abel Grimmer
The Tower of Babel by Abel Grimmer, the painting

The Tower of Babel · Abel Grimmer, c.1600

Size
Frame
  • Giclée print in a ready-to-hang frame
  • The whole painting, uncropped, with a white border
  • Made to order
Delivery and returns

Made to order: most items are made within 2 to 7 business days, then take about 3 to 8 business days to reach you. Free shipping on orders of $100 or more.

Because each item is printed for you, it can’t be returned for a change of mind or the wrong size. If it arrives damaged, misprinted or wrong, tell us within 30 days and we reprint it or refund you.

Shipping · Returns and problems

$120

Numbered edition

The Tower of Babel by Abel Grimmer
The Tower of Babel by Abel Grimmer, the painting

The Tower of Babel · Abel Grimmer, c.1600

Size
  • Edition of 100 for each size, numbered in the margin, with a certificate
  • A posthumous reproduction of a painting by Abel Grimmer: not signed by the artist
  • Archival pigment giclée reproduction of a public-domain painting
  • Printed from a digital file of the source image named in the image credit
  • Printed when you order; the production date is on your certificate
  • No further numbered prints of a size are made once its edition is complete
  • Published by Stolen Art Dealer
Delivery and returns

Made to order: most items are made within 2 to 7 business days, then take about 3 to 8 business days to reach you. Free shipping on orders of $100 or more.

Because each item is printed for you, it can’t be returned for a change of mind or the wrong size. If it arrives damaged, misprinted or wrong, tell us within 30 days and we reprint it or refund you.

Shipping · Returns and problems

$165

Giclée print

The Tower of Babel by Abel Grimmer
The Tower of Babel by Abel Grimmer, the painting

The Tower of Babel · Abel Grimmer, c.1600

Size
  • Archival pigment inks on museum-grade fine-art paper
  • The whole painting, uncropped, with a white border
  • Made to order
Delivery and returns

Made to order: most items are made within 2 to 7 business days, then take about 3 to 8 business days to reach you. Free shipping on orders of $100 or more.

Because each item is printed for you, it can’t be returned for a change of mind or the wrong size. If it arrives damaged, misprinted or wrong, tell us within 30 days and we reprint it or refund you.

Shipping · Returns and problems

$45

Canvas

The Tower of Babel by Abel Grimmer
The Tower of Babel by Abel Grimmer, the painting

The Tower of Babel · Abel Grimmer, c.1600

Size
  • Printed canvas on a wooden stretcher, ready to hang
  • Made to order
Delivery and returns

Made to order: most items are made within 2 to 7 business days, then take about 3 to 8 business days to reach you. Free shipping on orders of $100 or more.

Because each item is printed for you, it can’t be returned for a change of mind or the wrong size. If it arrives damaged, misprinted or wrong, tell us within 30 days and we reprint it or refund you.

Shipping · Returns and problems

$120

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