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One of the world’s largest puzzles a beautiful display of local talent

The 15ft high, 6ft wide, 24,000 piece puzzle assembled, framed & poly-glassed by locals
Algernon L. Auguiste aka Algee, left and his assistant Mr. Sean A. Williams aka DJ Fabio, right, were very forward about what it took of them to create final product of today. Photo: VINO
It took the test of patience and courage of Mr Dalvern Blyden who reportedly took in excess of six months to assemble 24,000 tiny pieces of the puzzle on a platform that would have allowed his friend Algernon L. Auguiste aka Algee to input his skills of woodwork and poly-glass to produce the final show piece. Photo: VINO
It took the test of patience and courage of Mr Dalvern Blyden who reportedly took in excess of six months to assemble 24,000 tiny pieces of the puzzle on a platform that would have allowed his friend Algernon L. Auguiste aka Algee to input his skills of woodwork and poly-glass to produce the final show piece. Photo: VINO
SEA COWS’ BAY, Tortola, VI – Driving pass Eugene Nibb’s Woodwork Shop in Sea Cows' Bay, one cannot miss the scenic sight of a 15ft high, 6ft wide, 24,000-piece puzzle that sits at its frontage. If you didn’t stop to inquire about it, questions would definitely be left lingering in your mind as to just how that was done and why.

It took the test of patience and courage of Mr Dalvern Blyden who reportedly took in excess of six months to assemble 24,000 tiny pieces of puzzle on a platform that would have allowed his friend Algernon L. Auguiste aka Algee to input his skills of woodwork and poly-glass to produce the final show piece.

Research has shown that many 24,000 piece puzzles have been sold over a number of years but seldom is there any evidence of a single person putting it all together. Would this possibly go down in history for the trio involved in this case? What’s for sure it is an historic piece of work for the Virgin Islands.

While Blyden is was said to be a camera shy guy, Auguiste and his assistant Mr. Sean A. Williams aka DJ Fabio were very forward about what it took of them to create final product of today. “I took about two weeks to actually assemble the glass and the frame. It was a little challenging but I could have done it in a week if I had to,” said Auguiste.

He said that being chosen to assemble the final product and having it complete especially during the season of celebrations meant a lot to him.

Asked what dollar value would he put on it, he said based on the buyer it could go for somewhere in the vicinity of $100,000. But as far as he knows today it’s a prize piece that is will be an historic showcase piece for Blyden with his partners’ signatures attached as playing a major part in its final production.

19 Responses to “One of the world’s largest puzzles a beautiful display of local talent”

  • John (30/07/2014, 16:19) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
    $100,000 yuh say! buh them want to buy land from ppl with that man..... aint that serious anyone can buy a 24,000 piece puzzle and get the materials which is the wood and glass and do that same thing and aint even hit $20,000....... meson! buh ayo put money behind the puzzle man.... jesus!!!
    • visson (31/07/2014, 08:10) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      it got people who close them eye and paint a picture in 30mins and sell it for 60 , 70 thousand because of there name! because you know these guys and see them everyday . there 6 month plus doesn't have any value? you go and buy a puzzle like that and see if it wont send you mad!
    • RedStorm (31/07/2014, 14:53) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply

      John,
      THis is not about money you see, a piece a glass here and a piece a wood there. This is about talent, skills, committment, patience and yes TIME. It is with great pride, I say HORAY to the person involved. Yes this is history, it is priceless, there is nothing like in Tortola in the last 20 years. I don't know if it has every happen in the caribbean before.
      I suggest it need to be place in a place protected for viewing, it must remain as part of history, call the guiness book of record, and see if there is such thing done before in the Caribbean. If I were to sell this the bidding would be 250k and up. Especially if those piece is a creation from my own drawings. Virgin Islandsers must know the value.
      • Flabberghasted (01/08/2014, 05:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        But, RedStorm, its not from his original paintings....
        Its a commercially available Jigsaw.
        It takes time, patience and money, but so does every endeavour.
  • ccc (30/07/2014, 17:09) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good work deman
  • Lets bid on this (30/07/2014, 17:28) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    $100
  • Realist (30/07/2014, 17:51) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    price of 24000 pieces puzzle on amazon $ 350 price of the other materials about $5000 and that's being generous.get a grip of your self people .P.S. did i mention that its the same puzzle thats selling on amazon.
    • shame.... (31/07/2014, 01:34) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      42ft of wood and some polyglass won't cost anywhere near $5000. While I think it's cool that these guys turned a jigsaw puzzle into a work of art, its not going to fetch $100K. btw, a lady in Bulgaria put this same puzzle together in 66 days.
  • EBAY (30/07/2014, 19:13) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Try your luck at auction on EBay....you never know....much less has sold for more. I know I zoomed by there on Monday and said WTH is that?? It was huge and captivating!
  • Woe (30/07/2014, 19:13) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    It's not like he created this man it's just puzzles the price is too high i
  • think outside the box (30/07/2014, 21:48) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Good work guys..however the BVI market for the asking pricing is a bit too much. With good marketing out side the BVI on other sites you might find a market for it.

    Personally $50.000 it a good start. It cover the puzzle/wood and other stuff to get it done..
    Offer it to the BVI tourist board & it will be good for the Airport. Not much room for a project that large.

    Would have been even better if it was a puzzle of the BVI history leading up to the BVI future.

    Anyway I support you and the team.
    Think out the box and trying a different pocket.
  • monroe (30/07/2014, 22:15) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    i would display it at either the airport or the cruise ship dock somewhere where the tourists could see it and maybe you might find a potential buyer
  • jj (30/07/2014, 23:43) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
    whats the big fuss about eh?
  • wondering (31/07/2014, 08:42) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    The puzzle is about three times as wide as it is high so, if it is six feet wide, how can it be fifteen feet tall?
  • Vision (31/07/2014, 22:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Starting at 200,000. up and the highest bidder is the owner. Excellent masterpiece
  • bvi (03/08/2014, 03:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I love this display, congrats to you gentlement, this had to take a lot of discipline and patience. Excellent job! Talent at its best.
  • Nice (07/08/2014, 13:51) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Nice work D.


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