The Big Issue (yellow)
The Big Issue (yellow)
Signed Print
Stik
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Medium: Lithograph
Format: Signed Print
Year: 2013
Size: H 56cm x W 18cm
Edition size: 75
Signed: Yes
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The estimated value of Stik's The Big Issue (yellow) (signed) lithograph from 2013 is between £1,750 and £2,600. This artwork has had one sale at auction to date, which took place on 29th September 2019. The hammer price for this sale was £1,377, providing the seller with an average return of £1,170. Despite no sales in the last 12 months, the artwork's value remains steady. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 75, making it a unique addition to any collection.
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Artwork | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2019 | Artcurial - France | The Big Issue (yellow) - Signed Print |
Meaning & Analysis
The Big Issue (yellow) is an offset print and was released in 2013 as a signed edition of 76.
“I think my homeless period informs my art – definitely.” This notion is nowhere more present than in The Big Issue - a clear gesture to the artist’s experience of homelessness and his hope to give back to the homeless community through his art. He notes that ‘It was the Hackney community that helped me get back on my feet. It was squatting and eventually social housing which enabled me to gain a foothold and get back to a decent standard of life. Street art was my way of giving back to the people who helped me'.
The subject matter of The Big Issue is inextricable from the urban setting of Stik's street art. Developed as a reflection of the feelings of isolation and vulnerability that Stik experienced while living on the streets, the lone stickman in the print conveys Stik's sense of urban isolation, underlined by his mournful gaze, and provokes a feeling of detachment and withdrawal.
