Lot #63: Sid Dickens Memory Block Collectible Tile - Antique White

- Brand: Sid Dickens - Item type: Memory Block (collectible tile) - Material: Resin/composite (plaster-like) - Color/finish: Antique white/cream with dark antiquing - Condition: like new - See photos for sizes - Included accessories: Stand not included One of three up for sale This object is a highly collectible plaster wall art tile known as a Memory Block created by renowned Canadian This specific piece is Tile T-21, titled "Trans" (or "Transcendent"), which was first introduced in 1998 and officially retired in 2004. It features an aged, faux-crackle finish, an intricately sculpted ivory Baroque-style scrollwork border, and fragments of ancient-style text. Retired" pieces like this one are no longer produced by the Sid Dickens studio. Because they can only be acquired on the secondary market, they carry a premium among avid collectors who create large wall collages out of these tiles. Memory blocks are fragile. Collectors prefer tiles with their original backing intact and minimal non-intentional damage. (Note: The heavy fractures across the text block are part of the original artist's "aged" design, not damage).Estimated Cost & Market ValueDepending on the platform and how quickly a seller wants to move the item, the value for a retired T-21 tile ranges between 55 and 150 USD (approximately 75 to 200 CAD). www.islandestatetransitions.ca Estate services for every transition. Pickup category timeslot {A}