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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

Format: Signed Print

Year: 2003

Size: H 170cm x W 163cm

Edition size: 160

Signed: Yes

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Julian Opie's We Swam Amongst The Fishes 2 (signed) is a screenprint from 2003, estimated to be worth between £2,450 and £3,650. This artwork has been sold twice at auction, with the first sale recorded on 10th October 2015. The hammer price has consistently been £4,000, as seen in the most recent sale on 8th March 2022. Sellers have enjoyed an average return of £3,400. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 160.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseArtwork
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
March 2022Rosebery's Fine Art Auctioneers - United KingdomWe Swam Amongst The Fishes 2 - Signed Print
October 2015Tennants Auctioneers - United KingdomWe Swam Amongst The Fishes 2 - Signed Print
July 2013Bonhams New Bond Street - United KingdomWe Swam Amongst The Fishes 2 - Signed Print

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.

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