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A Map of Days (blue) - Signed Print by Grayson Perry 2013 - MyArtBroker

A Map of Days (blue)
Signed Print

Grayson Perry

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Medium: Etching

Edition size: 20

Year: 2013

Size: H 119cm x W 161cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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Grayson Perry's A Map of Days (blue) is a signed etching from 2013, estimated to be worth between £40,000 and £60,000. This artwork has shown consistent value growth, with an auction history of two sales since its entry to the market on 14th June 2021. The hammer price over the last 12 months has ranged from £48,000 on 15th March 2023 to £59,528 on 14th June 2021. The current average annual growth rate is 15%. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 20.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
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Buyer Paid
March 2023Christie's London United Kingdom
June 2021Phillips London United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

The print was created for an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery and in conjunction with Perry’s show on Channel 4 Who Are You, and was loosely inspired by a map present in John Bunyan’s 1678 The Pilgrim’s Progress. The city, in Perry’s words, is a metaphorical self-portrait aimed at charting the coordinates of his own identity. By removing a central core from the representation and delineating the city through walls, Perry meant to highlight the relational nature of the self, which lacks any definitive and stable essence and is instead thought of as always contingent and influenceable by the surrounding environment.

In a statement on his reflections on the question of identity as fluid, a theme the artist explores repeatedly in his art as well as in his life, Perry declared: “the "self" I think is not a single fixed thing but a lifelong shifting performance. In the centre is an open  space; there is no pearl, no central core; our "selves" are but shifting  layers of experience. My "sense of self" is a tiny man kicking a can down the road”.

The highest value realised for a work by Grayson Perry was in October 2017, when I Want To Be An Artist fetched £632,750 at Christie's, London. The values achieved for Perry's work at auction regularly land in the hundreds of thousands of pounds.

  • A beacon of British contemporary art, Grayson Perry defies artistic norms with his distinctive blend of wit, satire, and profound social commentary. Renowned for his ceramic masterpieces adorned with intricate narratives, Perry's alter-ego, Claire, adds another layer to his multidimensional artistry. Winner of the Turner Prize in 2003, Perry delves into the complexities of identity, class, gender, and societal norms. His tapestries, sculptures, and drawings showcase a keen insight into the human condition, challenging viewers to confront uncomfortable truths with humour and empathy. Perry's artistic victories consolidate him as disruptor of mainstream expression and as a key player in the contemporary arts scene.

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