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The Gallery Staff 3 - Signed Print by Julian Opie 2010 - MyArtBroker

The Gallery Staff 3
Signed Print

Julian Opie

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 20

Year: 2010

Size: H 58cm x W 94cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of Julian Opie’s The Gallery Staff 3 (signed) is estimated to be worth between £4,550 and £7,000. This screenprint, created in 2010, has shown consistent value growth since its first sale in September 2020. The hammer price of this artwork has been £4,638 and this is the only sale to date. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 20.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
June 2022Phillips London United Kingdom
September 2020Phillips London United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

The Gallery Staff 3 appears static and formal in its composition, with each figure distanced from the other with no overlap. The two female figures form the centre of the composition facing inwards, one sitting on a chair, and the other kneeling with her chin resting on her hand. Standing on either side are the three men, appearing as though they are in the middle of a conversation.

The Gallery Staff 3 explicitly engages with the 19th century art historical tradition of silhouette portraiture, led by artist Auguste Edouart, whereby the new middle classes would commission family group or individual portraits to record a moment in time. Noting the mundanity of this kind of drawing, Opie has said, “It is one of the most common forms of drawing around, certainly in that period from late 18th to early 20th century. It’s so common it has become boring, and it’s kind of boring anyway in the sense that it does not stray much from reality.”

  • 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.