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Don't Let The Bastards Cheer You Up - Signed Print by Harland Miller 2009 - MyArtBroker

Don't Let The Bastards Cheer You Up
Signed Print

Harland Miller

£21,000-£30,000 VALUE (EST.)

$40,000-$60,000 VALUE (EST.)

$35,000-$50,000 VALUE (EST.)

¥180,000-¥260,000 VALUE (EST.)

24,000-35,000 VALUE (EST.)

$200,000-$290,000 VALUE (EST.)

¥3,640,000-¥5,200,000 VALUE (EST.)

$26,000-$35,000 VALUE (EST.)

9% AAGR (5YR)

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Screenprint, 2009
Signed Print Edition of 50
H 59cm x W 42cm

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseArtwork
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
March 2022Sotheby's Online - United KingdomDon't Let The Bastards Cheer You Up - Signed Print
July 2019Tate Ward Auctions - United KingdomDon't Let The Bastards Cheer You Up - Signed Print

Meaning & Analysis

Bridging the gap between literature and art, Miller’s large-scale works present a unique interpretation of the book covers, differentiated by the altered titles. Often sardonic, humourous, provocative or nostalgic, these titles stamp the artist’s mark upon the images, and offer a fresh twist on the familiar literary iconography. Don’t Let The Bastards Cheer You Up demonstrates Miller’s darkly sarcastic take on the old maxim, exemplifying his mischievous sense of humour. The titles of Miller’s works are often provocative or poignant, subversively sociopolitical, sometimes referencing the original author, whilst at other times, as seen in the present work, citing Miller himself as their creator. In some instances, they reference catchphrases from popular culture, triggering a ring of distant familiarity. When asked where the titles from his books originate from, Miller says “nowhere in particular. Everywhere, anywhere.” He prefers for the viewer to connect to the phrases personally, and draw their own individual interpretations rather than imposing his own meaning upon them.

Don’t Let The Bastards Cheer You Up combines figurative painting with elements of popular culture and literary imagery. With distinct, painterly brushstrokes, the effect is one of an ageing paperback infused with artistic vigour. The faded cover, torn edges and stained, smudged pages nostalgically recall a lifetime history of love and use that visually references our intimate, long-standing relationship with text and language, in a visceral, physical connection between individual and paper page that passes through the generations. Mark Rothko is an acknowledged source of inspiration for the British artist, with his use of prominent bands of colour such as the orange and white seen in the visual aesthetic of Don’t Let The Bastards Cheer You Up. The American painter Ed Ruscha is also a clear influence for Miller, marrying text and image in a radical juxtaposition using slogans and phrases to compliment his paintings.

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