Timberaines
Sir Terry Frost's Timberaine series comprises ten prints: Timberaine A through to Timberaine J. Created in 2000-01, the series was inspired by the dense patterns and vertical rhythms of tree trunks in a rainforest, and beautifully integrates the natural world with Frost's colourful abstraction. The term 'Timberaine' merges 'timber' and 'rainforest,' reflecting the artist’s vision of translating the essence of a wooded landscape into vibrant stripes and forms that mimic the organic lines of tree trunks.
Sir Terry Frost Timberaines For sale
Timberaines Value (5 Years)
Sales data across the Timberaines series by Sir Terry Frost varies by print. While standout works have sold at auction for up to £3800, other editions in the series remain rare to market or have yet to appear publicly for sale. Of those tracked, average selling prices have ranged from £1200 to £1200, with an annual growth rate of 0.88% across available data. Collectors should note the discrepancy in performance between more visible and lesser-seen editions when considering value potential in this series.
Timberaines Market value
Auction Results
| Artwork | Auction Date | Auction House | Return to Seller | Hammer Price | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Timberaine B Sir Terry Frost Signed Print | 19 Sept 2023 | Lyon & Turnbull Edinburgh | £978 | £1,150 | £1,500 |
 Timberaine D Sir Terry Frost Signed Print | 29 Apr 2022 | Lyon & Turnbull Edinburgh | £1,105 | £1,300 | £1,750 |
 Timberaine G Sir Terry Frost Signed Print | 19 Feb 2014 | Bonhams Knightsbridge | £1,615 | £1,900 | £2,300 |
 Timberaine A Sir Terry Frost Signed Print | 16 May 2012 | Bonhams Knightsbridge | £3,230 | £3,800 | £4,550 |
 Timberaine H Sir Terry Frost Signed Print | 21 Sept 2011 | Bonhams Knightsbridge | £2,125 | £2,500 | £3,000 |
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Meaning & Analysis
In the Timberaine series, Terry Frost explores the visual and thematic depth of forests by abstracting the forms of tree trunks into stylised, colourful stripes. Each print in the series employs a unique colour palette and composition, simulating the diverse visual stimuli one might encounter in a rainforest. The linear elements are vertically oriented, suggesting the towering nature of trees, while the varying thickness and colour of each line play with perceptions of depth and space, evoking the layered complexity of a forest.
Frost’s choice of colours, from earthy browns and greens to vivid blues and reds, enhances the visual impact of each print, creating a dynamic interplay between natural inspiration and abstraction. By arranging the colours in different sequences, Frost invites the viewer to experience the rhythmic arrangement of elements, mirroring the organic patterns of the forest.
