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We Swam Amongst The Fishes 5 - Signed Print by Julian Opie 2003 - MyArtBroker

We Swam Amongst The Fishes 5
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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The value of Julian Opie’s We Swam Amongst The Fishes 5 (signed) is estimated to be worth between £3,900 to £6,000. This screenprint, created in 2003, has shown consistent value growth and has an auction history of four total sales since its entry to the market in November 2012. The average annual growth rate of this work is 15% and the edition size is limited to 160.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
June 2021Phillips London United Kingdom
September 2019Bonhams Knightsbridge United Kingdom
November 2013Bonhams New Bond Street United Kingdom
November 2012Bonhams New Bond Street United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

Inspired by a trip to Bali, this print is unusual for Opie in terms of subject matter but is representative of the artist’s desire to capture the world around him. Opie invites the viewer to step into the scene that he depicts, showing a view of the water from a diver’s perspective. Paired with the print’s title, the perspective of the diver is also emphasised by the way the fish swim in different directions and some appear to face outwards.

We Swam Amongst the Fishes 4 is notable for its flat blue backdrop that is representative of the sea. The world shown in this image is rendered without subtle detail, with no water reflections or ripples. The artificiality of the scene is reminiscent of video game aesthetics, typical of Opie’s landscape work from the late 1990s and early 2000s. Opie thus encourages the viewer to step into a stylised representation of the world so as to question how we look at the real world we live in.

  • 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.