Alveridgea Platinum Almalogue Artist's Books - Limited Edition
Alveridgea Platinum Almalogue Artist's Books - Limited Edition
Numbers #35, #47, #76, #80 and #91 from a limited edition of 95.
Specifications
Leather hand-bound collection of art and writings, signed and numbered by Ivan Clarke. Contains a unique original Lonely Dog drawing by Ivan Clarke on archival watercolour paper. Leather-embossed cover with medallion and corners sculpted by Wētā Workshop. Book dimensions: 340 x 460 x 50mm. Weight: 4.3kg.
Hand-bound by master craftsmen, with each page printed individually. Includes hand-printed and aged ‘found’ Alveridgean items — newspaper, postcards, a magazine cover, posters, a map and more — plus tipped-in colour plates and pencil sketches printed throughout.
The Artist's Proof edition comes in its own hand-made, antiqued 1860s-style American oak box, measuring 400 x 520 x 100mm. Produced in collaboration with Wētā Workshop.
About This Piece
Discover the ultimate collector's treasure from New Zealand artist Ivan Clarke – the Alveridgea Platinum Almalogue. This hand-crafted, bespoke artist's book is a stunning portal into the whimsical world of Lonely Dog (Arthur Snout) – the dapper, music-loving underdog who rose from the Houndside Orphanage to stardom in the charming 1950s seaside town of Port Alveridge.
Every element was crafted with extraordinary care for just 95 copies: printed individually on premium Cabaret Britewhite paper from Japan using vegetable-oil inks, with multiple passes to create authentic ageing (“foxing”) - complex pages required up to four passes. Page one features stunning multi-level embossing, and art plates are printed on acid-free felt paper with museum-grade longevity. Inserts were deliberately aged over two months - faded in the sun, walked on, stained, and handled to look authentically “found” in Alveridgea.
Each Almalogue includes a unique original pencil sketch by Ivan Clarke on archival watercolour paper, hand-deckled and protected. The cover uses hand-stained pigskin leather with large-scale debossing and castings by Wētā Workshop. Endpapers are hand-marbled using Irish Carrageenan. The rare side-stitched binding and hand-made headbands were executed by master bookbinder Matthew Hinman at Cover to Cover, Christchurch.
Born from Ivan Clarke's celebrated Lonely Dog Legacy Collection (over 200 original artworks, none for sale), the Platinum Almalogue is the pinnacle of this internationally acclaimed phenomenon. Previous limited editions have sold out quickly and appreciated strongly on the secondary market.
This heirloom-quality piece is perfect for private collectors, investors, museums and galleries. It includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
“Own a piece of the legend with only 95 in existence worldwide, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a genuine masterpiece from one of New Zealand's most imaginative artists.”
About Ivan Clarke & Lonely Dog
Ivan Clarke is an internationally recognised New Zealand artist based in Queenstown, with work exhibited and represented through galleries in New Zealand, Australia, the US and the UK. He is best known today for Lonely Dog — the whimsical world of Arthur “Lonely Dog” Snout and the hounds and cats of Port Alveridge — with his Lonely Dog Legacy Collection spanning over 200 original artworks. Several pieces, including the bronze sculptures, were produced in collaboration with the world-famous Wētā Workshop.
Viewing & Shipping
Artworks can be viewed in person, by appointment in Invercargill. We can arrange shipping worldwide. The purchase price doesn't include shipping and insurance — these are arranged to your requirements and added at cost. Get in touch and we can arrange a viewing or shipping quote to your location.
Supporting Orphans Aid International
As this art was donated to Orphans Aid International, the proceeds from its sale will help Orphans Aid International care for some of the world's most vulnerable children. Your purchase isn't just a beautiful addition to your collection — it's a meaningful contribution to a child's future.
Note: Photos shown are representative and not exhaustive.