South African Artist Mervyn Gers Unveils DUMP ON DICTATORS – A Bold Commentary on Authoritarianism

6th Jun 2025 by Stephan Welz

Stephan Welz & Co is proud to announce a collaboration with Mervyn Gers for our premium auction in June 2025. We will be presenting and offering the first instalment of the ceramic artist’s latest project, DUMP ON DICTATORS, an innovative reclamation of the humble toilet as a provocative medium for social commentary.

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Prints vs Reproductions: Why the Difference Matters

2nd Dec 2025 by Stephan Welz

If you’ve ever browsed an art market, gallery, or online shop, you’ve probably seen works labelled as “prints.” The trouble is, this single word can mean very different things. Sometimes “print” refers to an original hand-pulled artwork, and other times it’s simply a mass-produced reproduction. While both can be beautiful, their processes, value, and artistic significance differ dramatically — and knowing the difference helps you buy art with confidence.

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Editions are artworks too

2nd Dec 2025 by Stephan Welz

So many people believe that printmaking and the resulting prints are not real art. In this article we will explore the history of making multiples, the differences between prints and reproductions and how you can typically tell these apart. 

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Oil Painting Estimated At £50 Sells for £160,000.

27th Sep 2022 by Stephan Welz

An incredible sale for art by an unknown artist

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