Britney Spears' Shaved Off Hair Locks of Pop

Britney Spears' Shaved Off Hair Locks of Pop, 2009
Ink on paper, 7.5x7.5"

Up for bid is an original drawing of Britney Spears' shaved off hair. The drawing is by artist, Erik Dalzen, and is titled "Britney Spears' Shaved Off Hair Locks of Pop." Ink drawing on BFK White 100% archival cotton rag paper. The drawing measures 7.5x7.5 inches. Unique. Signed and dated on the back.

It is not often that a chunk of history can be held in one hand, but such was made possible when mega pop icon star Britney Spears shaved off her beautiful hair. Celebrate the two year anniversary of that memorable day by becoming the super ultra fan you always claimed to be by owning a piece of Miss Pop herself–her wonderful locks of pop*.

The buyer agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless seller from subsequent litigation, criticism, abuse, and/or negativity, should it arise, from the use or misuse of the item in any way from now throughout perpetuity. In addition, it is suggested that winning bidder refrain from using the item in voodoo spells, drug testing, or any other practice with the intent to defame, physically harm, and/or harass Britney Spears or her legacy.

*The two preceding paragraphs are only background/theoretical information about the hair from which the drawing was made and do not pertain to the drawing itself. Britney's actual hair is not included in this auction. If you are the winning bidder you will receive a drawing in the mail.


Auction ends: 03.03.2009 18:54:42 PST View item

15th close

Barack Obama Inauguration Ticket Orange Rare 44 closes at $26. Thanks to all who collaborated.

Bee/Stag AR Tetradrachm EF Ephesos Ionia 390 BC

Bee/Stag AR Tetradrachm EF Ephesos Ionia 390 BC, 2009
Ink on paper, 4x4" (each)

Up for bid are two original drawings of an ancient Greek coin, a silver tetradrachm. The diptych is by artist, Erik Dalzen, and is titled "Bee/Stag AR Tetradrachm EF Ephesos Ionia 390 BC." India ink drawing on Pescia Grey 100% archival cotton rag paper. Each of the two drawings measure 4x4 inches. Unique. Signed and dated on the back.

This silver AR tetradrachm* features a bee on the obverse and the forepart of a stag and a palm tree on the reverse. The coin is from Ephesos, Ionia; present day Efes, Turkey. Struck circa 390-340 B.C. 15.30 grams. 27 mm in diameter. Coin in excellet shape, EF grade. The tetradrachm is one of the earliest coins, used in wide circulation throughout Greece from 510 BC to 38 BC. The monetary value of one tetradrachm, in those days, would equate to roughly a weeks wages for a skilled laborer. The tetradrachm were hand-stamped which lead to imperfect impressions and irregular shaped coins.

*This is only background information about the coin from which the drawings were made. The actual coin is not included in this auction. If you are the winning bidder you will receive a diptych (two drawings) in the mail, shipped in a flat envelope.

Auction ends: 02.26.2009 12:54:42 PST Spare some change

Question about Barack Obama Inauguration Ticket Orange Rare 44

Q: Can me more about this item. Is this a pre art version of the tickets before printing your e-bay info is not very clear

A: This is a drawing based on an existing ticket. It was drawn after the inauguration. It is part of a larger art project. You can read more about it at erikdalzen.com

14th closes at $6.50

Mark Twain Corn Cob Pipe Authentic Artifact has been sold.

***Update***
High bidder did not pay.

13th auction closing

All this talk of recession makes me depressed, as by extension, you surely must feel too. As science has so wonderfully proven buying stuff makes you happy. So talk about recession friendly art. You can buy it at recession prices but enjoy the happiness for ages to come. Take for instance, African Sculpture Tall Man Ironwood Giacometti which sold for $.99 with shipping it came to $3.99. What is $4? Even in recession times $4 equates to a cup of coffee or a pack of Big League Chew. Yes, I recognize that even professional baseball players are nothing without their chew but the rest of us are just impostors at best. So why not put $4 towards something that doesn't make gluttons of us? Why not buy art?

Barack Obama Inauguration Ticket Orange Rare 44

Barack Obama Inauguration Ticket Orange Rare 44, 2009
Ink on paper, 5.5x3.5"

Up for bid is an original drawing of an orange inauguration ticket to the swearing-in of President Barack Obama. The drawing is by artist, Erik Dalzen, and is titled "Barack Obama Inauguration Ticket Orange Rare 44". Ink drawing on BFK white 100% archival cotton rag paper. The drawing measures 5.5x3.5 inches. Unique/one-of-a-kind drawing. Signed and dated on the back.

Be a part of A New Birth of Freedom, the Obama Change, by witnessing this historic swearing-in ceremony as Barack Obama becomes the 44th president of the United States of America. This rare orange, section 12, ticket* will place the barer in the west front section of the capital, close enough to see the whites of Obama's eyes or perhaps even to catch his spittle on your face. Enjoy the spirit of this open public inauguration by buying this coveted ticket.

*This is only background information about the the inauguration and ticket. The events described in the preceding paragraph are only hypothetical–what one could have done with an orange ticket. The actual item up for bid is an art work inspired by the ticket. The ticket itself is not included in this auction. If you are the winning bidder you will receive a drawing in the mail.

Auction ends: 02.21.2009 20:20:58 PST Make Change!

Mark Twain Corn Cob Pipe Authentic Artifact

Mark Twain Corn Cob Pipe Authentic Artifact, 2009
Ink on paper, 7.5x5"

Up for bid is an original drawing of an authentic corn cob pipe belonging to the late Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain. The drawing is by artist, Erik Dalzen, and is titled "Mark Twain Corn Cob Pipe Authentic Artifact." Drawn with India ink on BFK tan 100% archival cotton rag paper. The drawing measures 7.5x5 inches. Unique/one-of-a-kind drawing. Original. Signed and dated on the back.

If you grow wheat just to get the chaff, you're crazy...but if you grow corn to get the cob you're smart. - Mark Twain

It is an understatement to say that Mark Twain was an avid smoker. His instrument of choice was a corn-cob pipe. The corn-cob pipe is a light pipe made from a hollowed-out cob of Indian corn that gives off a sweet smell. It colors brown with use, ultimately turning black and hence is also know as "The Missouri Meerschaum." Twain never smoked a new corn-cob pipe. In his words, "I always hire a cheap man–a man who doesn't amount to much, anyhow–who would be as well–or better–dead, and let him break in the pipe for me. I get him to smoke the pipe for a couple of weeks, then put in a new stem, and continue operations as long as the pipe holds together." This particular pipe outlived Twain and based on appearances still has quite a bit of life left. It is in excellent condition, serving as a relic of its age as well as a characteristic artifact of Twain himself.

*This is only background information about the pipe from which, the drawing was rendered. The actual pipe is not included in this auction. If you are the winning bidder you will receive a drawing in the mail shipped in a flat envelope.

Ends: 02.17.2009 18:30:52 PST Bid bid bid!

***Update***
Closed at $6.50 but high bidder did not pay.

African Sculpture Tall Man Ironwood Giacometti

African Sculpture Tall Man Ironwood Giacometti, 2008
Digital C-Print, 8x10"

Up for bid is an original photograph depicting an African sculpture of a man. The photograph is by artist, Erik Dalzen, and is titled "African Sculpture Tall Man Ironwood Giacometti." The photograph measures 8x10 inches (including border). Numbered 1/10 from a limited edition of 10 prints in this size. Signed, numbered, and dated on the back.

This photograph features a sculpture of a tall man*. The sculpture was hand-carved in South Africa, by local artisans, from ironwood, a dark wood renown for its incredible hardness. The stylized figure is reminiscent of Alberto Giacometti's surrealist figures through the similar usage of attenuated limbs and elongation of the form. Unlike Giacometti's sculptures, however, the figure is represented in traditional tribal wear, displays a protruding belly and a pensive stance. While much of Giacometti's work, predating his surrealist figures, exhibits an 'ethnographic' style, this piece could indicate continued African influence throughout his career. Regardless of whether it did in fact influence the master, it is a beautiful piece of art.

*This description refers only to the subject of the photograph–a sculpture. The actual sculpture is not included in this auction. If you are the winning bidder you will receive a photograph in the mail, shipped in a flat envelope.

Ends: 2.15.2009 16:57:36 PST Place a bid

***Update***
Sold for $.99

With slightly more ado...

Commodoties, after a much too long of break, will be back tomorrow! Tune in then for a new listing followed by several more later into next week.