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Understanding the Costs of Custom Oil Portraits
Robert Moutrey
A portrait pricing guide:
I offer three tiers of pricing for portraits, each designed to cater to different needs and budgets:
Tier 1: ‘The Time Capsule’
A cherished gift for family & loved ones, perfect for those new to portraiture. These paintings feature a single person, often from the shoulders up, with a freer expressive style, distilled design, and simple, elegant background. Sizes range from approximately 3”x3” to 20”x16”. Prices range from £300 to £1000.
Tier 2: ‘The Heirloom’
An heirloom to be passed down through generations. These portraits depict a single person from the waist up, with the option to add several other people or a more detailed background/setting. Sizes range from approximately 24”x20” to 36”x28”. Prices range from £1000 to £4000.
Tier 3: ‘The Legacy’
A statement piece for your home or workplace, this tier offers large-scale paintings of one person up to a whole family, often including a more detailed background/setting. Sizes range from 44”x34” to 56”x48”. Prices range from £4000 to £8000.
Factors Influencing the Cost of a Portrait Several factors determine the cost of a new portrait project, which I call the four ‘S’s:
- Support: What is the Support (panel or canvas)?
- Subjects: How many Subjects feature in the portrait (one sitter, two or more)?
- Size: What Size would you like the portrait to be?
- Source Material: What is the Source Material (primary or secondary photos or from life)?
Additionally, consider the time frame (how quickly you need the portrait completed), framing requirements, and delivery details.
For an accurate quote, please get in touch with me directly.
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