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Sissi Looking Upwards
Signed Print

Julian Opie

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Medium: Lenticular

Edition size: 30

Year: 2015

Size: H 91cm x W 61cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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Julian Opie's Sissi Looking Upwards, a lenticular artwork from 2015, is estimated to be worth between £9,000 and £13,500. This signed piece has been sold 4 times at auction since its initial sale on 16th November 2016. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 30.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
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Buyer Paid
November 2016Bonhams New Bond Street United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

This print captures the essence of Opie’s distinct artistic style which is characterised by the use of thick lines filled with blocks of colour. In order to achieve this, Opie takes photos of people and then digitally reduces them to pure surface and line, to which the artist adds bright colours. This reduction is a means for Opie to question how images are perceived and understood by the viewer and showcases how Opie is able to convey the complexity of the human face and the expression of emotion with just a handful of lines.

As well as producing his own portraits, Opie has also been commissioned to produce portraits of notable figures. Opie’s portrait of the British inventor and designer, James Dyson hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in London. Arguably Opie’s most notable portraits are those he did for the cover of Blur’s album, Blur: The Best Of, in 2000.

  • Julian Opie, born in 1958, dances through the contemporary art scene with a distinctive digital allure. A trailblazer of the 1980s New British Sculpture movement, Opie's work is a highly stylised blend of Pop Art and minimalism which navigates the intersection of technology and visual expression. From his early experiments with computer-generated art to his iconic portraits and animated installations, Opie's work exudes a captivating simplicity. His signature style, marked by bold lines and reduced forms, is internationally recognisable and has made him a key player in British contemporary art.