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We Swam Amongst The Fishes 2 - Signed Print by Julian Opie 2003 - MyArtBroker

We Swam Amongst The Fishes 2
Signed Print

Julian Opie

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 160

Year: 2003

Size: H 75cm x W 70cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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Julian Opie's We Swam Amongst The Fishes 2, a signed screenprint from 2003, is currently valued between £3,500 and £5,000. This artwork has shown consistent value growth since its first sale on 17th September 2013. The average annual growth rate is 5%. This work has an auction history of four total sales. In the last five years, the hammer price has remained consistent, demonstrating the artwork's value retention. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 160.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
March 2022Rosebery's Fine Art Auctioneers United Kingdom
April 2017Sotheby's Online United Kingdom
October 2015Tennants Auctioneers United Kingdom
September 2013Sotheby's Online United Kingdom
July 2013Bonhams New Bond Street United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

We Swam Amongst The Fishes 2 has an all-over composition that is arbitrary in its cropping and creates the effect of a graphic pattern. Despite the flattened picture plane and use of thick, graphic lines, the image exudes a sense of realism in the way it captures the movement of the fish through the water, provoking familiarity within the viewer. The realism of Opie’s style mixed with his strong sense of line, and bold use of simplified shapes is indicative of the way he strikes a balance between graphic design and high art.

Inspired by a trip to Bali, this series is unusual for Opie in terms of subject matter but is representative of the artist’s desire to capture the world around him. Throughout his oeuvre Opie has worked from photographs taken on holidays, the streets of London and everyday life which are then reworked through new computer technology to form highly stylised and colourful prints.

  • 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.