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The Trade Desk

Painted Poems
for Specified Interiors

by. E. Laurence Bake

Exclusive Painted Poem editions, volume inquiries, and specification support for interior designers, architects, and galleries.


Private previews and reserved works for qualified partners.

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SERVICES

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Trade pricing

after written approval

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Spec packs: dimensions medium. edition, weight, hanging, lead time

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Written holds
on identified
works

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Commissions
against an approved
brief

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Delivery and
installation quoted
per project

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COA. care notes and photo-credit terms

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INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Spaces planned with intent.

GALLERIES & DEALERS
Trade partnerships with structure

ART CONSULTANTS

Discreet access and project alignment.

ARCHITECTS & HOSPITALITY
Public spaces that perform

EDITIONS FOR SPECIFICATION

EDITION

 

  • Unique Work

  • Museum Canvas Edition

  • Archival Edition

  • Commissioned Painted Poem​

MEDIUM & FORMAT

  • One-of-a-kind painted poem on canvas or panel

  • Pigment on prepared canvas

  • Pigment on archival paper

  • Studio work after approved brief

STRUCTURE

 

  • Single object, quoted individually

  • Stated run & size on spec sheet, numbered

  • Stated paper size & run on spec sheet

  • Parameters & schedule per brief

        ​DEVELOPMENT

 

  • COA

  • COA

  • COA

  • COA

HOW A PROJECT RUNS

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1

 

BRIEF

Room, scale palette, install window quantity

2

SPECIFY

Shortlist and spec sheets

3

 

APPROVE

Quote, hold window, deposit if commissioned

4

 

DELIVER

Crate, insure, ship or white-glove if contracted

5

 

DOCUMENT

COA, care, install notes

COMMERICAL  SNAPSHOT

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  • Pricing confidential to approved accounts.

  • Holds default 10 business days unless the quote states otherwise.

  • Commissions:  50 percent deposit to commence.

  • Title passes per Trade Terms.

  • Purchase of the object does not transfer copyright in image or poem.

WHO  MAY  APPLY

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  • Licensed or credentialed design, architecture, hospitality, gallery, dealer, or advisory firms.

  • Resale certificate required if you resell.

  • Personal collectors and home-based reseller programs use other pages.

FAQ

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  • Who Qualifies?   Professional firms that specify or resell art for clients.

  • When do I see prices?   After Trade Access Approval, on the quote.

  • Are purchases donations?   No.

  • Is installation included?   Only when quoted.

  • May I photograph installs?   Yes, with credit; no full-poem reprints.

  • Do you publish a trade roster?  No public partner list. After two completed projects we may, by written invitation only, include the firm name on a private specifier list. That is not an endorsement and not exclusive.

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Poets Foundation Inc. -  Florida non-profit Corporation and 131 non-profit Corp. Canada
      2026 Poets Foundation Inc.   All Rights Reserved.
 

All Purchases will Benefit the Mission Projects of The Poets Foundation Inc. non-profit

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