Death NYC Gold Gun Elvis 2012 A/P Artist Proof Signed Framed Art Print
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Rarity and Early Career Significance2012 • ARTIST PROOF • EARLY CAREER • PRE-COMMERCIAL PERIOD
This work dates to 2012 — one of Death NYC’s earliest documented production periods and a moment that represents a fundamentally different chapter in her output than the widely collected editions that followed. In 2012, Death NYC was still developing the visual language that would later become her signature: the fusion of pop culture, luxury branding, and street art iconography that now drives strong secondary-market demand across multiple collector demographics. Works from this period were produced in very limited quantities, before the style was widely recognized and before the market for her editions became established. The Artist Proof (A/P) designation adds another layer of scarcity. In printmaking, Artist Proofs are impressions reserved from the main edition run — traditionally held by the artist for personal use, gifted to collaborators, or released in quantities far smaller than the numbered edition. An A/P exists outside the standard edition count, making it inherently scarcer than any numbered impression from the same image. Combined with the 2012 date, this A/P represents one of the rarest configurations available in the Death NYC market. Why collectors seek early transitional works: Death NYC’s early pieces — particularly those from 2012–2014 — capture the moment before her aesthetic became fully commercialized and her production volume scaled to meet global demand. These works are historically important within her body of work because they document the formation of a visual identity: the ideas and references were already present, but the execution carries a rawness and specificity that differs from the more polished, higher-volume output that followed. For collectors building comprehensive Death NYC holdings, early-period Artist Proofs represent the foundation of the catalog — and they are significantly harder to source than later editions.
About the Work“Gold Gun Elvis” is a bold, minimalist composition that distills three of Death NYC’s recurring obsessions into a single image: cultural iconography, power, and glamour. The juxtaposition of Elvis — arguably the most iconic figure in American popular culture — with the gold gun motif creates a commentary on celebrity, danger, and the mythology of American fame that is simultaneously playful and loaded. The gold palette adds a layer of luxury and excess that ties the piece to the broader pop-art tradition of elevating consumer culture imagery to fine art status. The composition is graphic, direct, and reads powerfully from across a room. The antique-style black frame creates an unexpected but effective contrast — placing a contemporary street-pop artwork inside a classical presentation format that gives it a gravitas the subject matter deliberately subverts. It’s the kind of visual tension that makes Death NYC’s work function in spaces where traditional street art or pure pop art might feel out of place. About the ArtistDeath NYC (Don’t Easily Abandon The Hope — New York City) is a New York-based contemporary street pop artist recognized internationally for limited-edition and one-of-one works that fuse pop culture, fashion, luxury iconography, and urban visual language into densely layered, highly collectible compositions. Her work draws from the visual vocabulary of Warhol, the street-art tradition, and the commercial aesthetics of luxury branding — creating pieces that appeal simultaneously to pop art collectors, street art buyers, fashion enthusiasts, and designer toy collectors. This crossover reach is what drives consistent secondary-market demand for her work across multiple platforms and demographics. Death NYC’s production spans standard numbered limited editions, hand-embellished one-of-one pieces, and Artist Proofs. Within this hierarchy, early-period Artist Proofs (2012–2014) represent the scarcest and most historically significant tier — works created before the artist’s style was widely recognized and before production volumes scaled to meet collector demand. These pieces are the foundation of the Death NYC catalog and are actively sought by collectors building depth within her body of work. The Engraved PlaqueMounted on the frame is an engraved plaque reading: “Death NYC / Gold Gun Elvis / 2012 (A/P)”. This is a presentation detail that most Death NYC works do not carry. The plaque serves as a permanent, built-in identification element that documents the artist, title, year, and edition designation directly on the piece itself — no separate documentation required to confirm what you’re looking at. For display purposes, it adds a museum-label quality that elevates the overall presentation. For authentication purposes, it provides an additional fixed reference point that travels with the frame. What Is Included
Who This Is ForThis piece is ideal for Death NYC collectors seeking early-period and Artist Proof works, pop art and street art collectors drawn to Elvis and American cultural iconography, collectors who prioritize rarity and historical significance within an artist’s catalog, anyone looking for a display-ready framed artwork with built-in identification via the engraved plaque, or interior-focused buyers who want a bold, graphic piece in a classical frame format that works across traditional and contemporary spaces alike. The combination of a 2012 date, Artist Proof designation, engraved plaque, and custom framing makes this one of the most fully resolved Death NYC presentations you’re likely to encounter from this period. Early-career works with this level of documentation and display quality are not common on the secondary market — and as collector awareness of Death NYC’s early output continues to grow, the window to acquire pieces from this era at current pricing will not remain open indefinitely. ShippingThis framed artwork ships securely packed with protective materials to safeguard the frame, glass, plaque, and artwork during transit. Fully tracked and insured. Fast handling. International shipping available upon request. Disclosure: This artwork is sold as an authentic, hand-signed Death NYC Artist Proof print. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by Elvis Presley’s estate or any related rights holders. The imagery is used as artistic expression consistent with Death NYC’s body of work. GAUNTLET GALLERY San Francisco • Authenticated Street Art and Music Memorabilia Since 2012 Browse our full collection of signed prints, authenticated memorabilia, and rare collectibles. Search “Gauntlet Gallery” on eBay to browse our full store Questions? Message us anytime — happy to provide additional photos or details. Serious collectors welcome. ‘
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| Weight | 1.0000 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 25 × 12 × 4 in |
| ARTIST | Death NYC |
| TYPE | |
| YEAR OF PRODUCTION | 2012 |
| FEATURES | Limited Edition |
| FRAMING | Framed |
| SUBJECT | New York |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | United States |
| Condition | New |
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