Name: Kiera Gets Undressed
Brand: Julian Opie
Rating: 4.9 (197 reviews)

Kiera Gets Undressed
Unsigned Print

Julian Opie

£23,000-£35,000Value
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$45,000-$70,000 Value Indicator

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-13% AAGR (5YR)

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December 2021

Sotheby's Online - United Kingdom

Kiera Gets Undressed - Unsigned Print

June 2020

Sotheby's Zurich - Switzerland

Kiera Gets Undressed - Unsigned Print

October 2016

Phillips New York - United States

Kiera Gets Undressed - Unsigned Print

Meaning & Analysis

Kiera Gets Undressed, a lambda print on lenticular acrylic panel, was released in an edition of 25 in 2014 by British artist Julian Opie. The protagonist, Kiera, is nude, with the shadow of underwear visible. The use of thick black lines to outline the figure is typical of Opie’s work, becoming a stylistic trademark for the artist.

Opie’s work is an essay on the magic of perception and mystery of other people, as they remain unknowable with just a circle representing the face, all other identifiable features omitted. Additionally, in a blend of Pop Art and Minimalism, Opie’s abstract, flattened style seems in the first instance distant and cold.

The value of Julian Opie's Jeremy Walking in Stripy Jumper is estimated to be worth between £9,000 to £13,500. This signed lenticular artwork has seen a total of 3 sales at auction to date. The hammer price in the most recent sale, on 7th July 2021, was £10,160. The average return to the seller over the past five years has been £8,636. The first sale at auction was on 27th November 2012. The edition size of this artwork is limited to just 35 pieces.
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.