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Melanie Meyer

Mother City’s Ancients 02

Mother City’s Ancients 02

R550.00 ZAR
R550.00 ZAR
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Mother City's Ancients 02 is a curated art print that honours Cape Town's architectural heritage with refined visual storytelling. The composition draws out the distinctive character of the city's most iconic structures, rendered with meticulous attention to tone and texture.

Every print is finished with a clean white mat border, making it gallery-ready straight from delivery. As a signed and numbered piece, it holds lasting value for collectors and art enthusiasts. Colours may appear slightly different on screen compared to the finished print; your physical artwork will display the artist's intended palette in full richness.

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Size & Border Guide

All prints include a carefully designed white border for framing and, where applicable, signature or edition details.

Internal image sizes may vary slightly depending on the artwork’s original format.

Please note: Some artworks require custom formatting due to their composition. In these cases, exact dimensions will be specified on the individual artwork page.

X Small
Square: 12 × 12 cm (image: 9 × 9 cm)
White border: 1.5 cm (paper)

Small
Square: 20 × 20 cm (image: 17 × 17 cm)
Portrait/Landscape: 15 × 21 cm (image: 12 × 18 cm)
White border: 1.5 cm (paper)


Medium
Square: 30 × 30 cm (image: 24 × 24 cm)
Portrait/Landscape: 21 × 30 cm (image: 15 × 24 cm)
White border: 3 cm (paper)


Large
Square: 50 × 50 cm (image: 40 × 40 cm)
Portrait/Landscape: 35 × 50 cm (image: 25 × 40 cm)
White border: 3 cm (canvas)

X Large
Square: 80 × 80 cm (image: 70 × 70 cm)
Portrait/Landscape: 56 × 80 cm (image: 46 × 70 cm)
White border: 5 cm (canvas)

XX Large
Square: 110 × 110 cm (image: 100 × 100 cm)
Portrait/Landscape: 77 × 110 cm (image: 72 × 100 cm)
White border: 5 cm (canvas)

Note: The dimensions listed reflect the total paper or canvas size, including the border.

Materials & Print Quality

Smaller print sizes are produced on Felix Schoeller True Rag Etching 310 gsm — a premium, archival, acid-free fine art paper known for its soft texture, depth, and longevity.

  • X Small, Small & Medium
    Printed on fine art paper
    (These sizes are available on paper only)

Larger works are printed on Hahnemühle Smooth Art Canvas 370 gsm — an archival-grade, acid-free canvas with a refined matte finish and excellent colour stability.

  • Large, X Large & XX Large
    Printed on fine art canvas

If you would prefer archival paper for a larger size, you’re very welcome to reach out — I’m happy to accommodate where possible.

Turnaround & Made-to-Order Details

All prints are made to order with care and intention. Once your order is received, production begins immediately.

Production Time:

  • Originals: 7–14 working days*
  • Prints: 14–21 working days*

*Please note: Production and shipping times may be affected by public holidays, customs, or unexpected delays. Every piece is carefully prepared to ensure the highest quality.

Shipping & Packaging

Courier Options: Local shipping via The Courier Guy, DHL, or PostNet (depending on location/size). International shipping via UPS or FedEx.

Delivery Time:

  • Local: 2–5 working days after production
  • International: ~10 days–3 weeks after production

Tracking: You will receive a tracking link once your package is on the way.

Artwork Packaging:

  • Securely wrapped in protective materials and shipped in rigid boxes or tubes.
  • Mini prints and smaller works shipped flat; larger works are rolled or boxed.
  • Framing is available for local orders at an additional cost, please enquire via the contact page.