Tag Archive for: Shepard Fairey

Santa Monica Auctions May 6-7 event includes fundraiser for AIDS charity

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Andy Warhol, ‘Mao,’ estimated at $70,000-$80,000. Image courtesy of Santa Monica Auctions and LiveAuctioneers

Andy Warhol, ‘Mao,’ featured in the May 7 Modern and Contemporary Art sale, estimated at $70,000-$80,000. Image courtesy of Santa Monica Auctions and LiveAuctioneers

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – On Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7, Santa Monica Auctions will present a series of sales. The May 6 event will consist of two presentations: a photography sale, starting at 1 pm Pacific time, followed by a charity auction supporting the non-profit Focus On AIDS (FOA). The May 7 session will feature modern and contemporary art. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Shepard Fairey, ‘HOPE (Barack Obama),’ $735,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

Obama HOPE poster claims record-setting $735K at Heritage

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Shepard Fairey, ‘HOPE (Barack Obama),’ $735,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

Shepard Fairey, ‘HOPE (Barack Obama),’ $735,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

DALLAS – Shepard Fairey’s iconic HOPE collage realized a new record May 19 at Heritage Auctions when one of three original works made for Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign sold for $735,000.

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Shepard Fairey, ‘HOPE (Barack Obama),’ est. $300,000-$500,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

Shepard Fairey Obama artwork has HOPE of earning $500K at Heritage, May 19

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Shepard Fairey, ‘HOPE (Barack Obama),’ est. $300,000-$500,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

Shepard Fairey, ‘HOPE (Barack Obama),’ est. $300,000-$500,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

DALLAS – Heritage Auctions’ May 19 Modern & Contemporary Art Signature® Auction features a wealth of iconic names from the Postmodern and Contemporary Art movements, led by a scarce version of Shepard Fairey’s iconic HOPE poster, estimated at $300,000-$500,000. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Mr. Brainwash, ‘Bowie (DIPTYCH),’ est. $6,000-$8,000

Estate of guru behind Von Dutch, Ed Hardy presented at Abell, May 12-13

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Mr. Brainwash, ‘Bowie (DIPTYCH),’ est. $6,000-$8,000


Mr. Brainwash, ‘Bowie (DIPTYCH),’ est. $6,000-$8,000

LOS ANGELES – Personal belongings of the French fashion designer and marketing phenomenon Christian Audigier – who attracted celebrities such as Michael Jackson, Madonna and Britney Spears to promote the Von Dutch and Ed Hardy fashion lines – will be offered on May 12-13 at Abell Auction Co., starting at 9 am Pacific time each day. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Mattel approached Shepard Fairey to create the fourth entry in the UNO Artiste Series of specialty decks for the classic card game.Courtesy of Mattel

Mattel taps Shepard Fairey for its UNO Artiste Series

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Mattel approached Shepard Fairey to create the fourth entry in the UNO Artiste Series of specialty decks for the classic card game.

Mattel approached Shepard Fairey to create the fourth entry in the UNO Artiste Series of specialty decks for the classic card game. Image courtesy of Mattel

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – The latest entry in the UNO Artiste Series, which combines the classic card game with imagery from famed artists, features the work of American contemporary street artist and activist Shepard Fairey.

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