Gauntlet Gallery — Mr Brainwash Print & Edition Index
King James
Work Summary & Collector Notes
King James is a 2021 silkscreen edition print on paper by Mr Brainwash, issued in an edition of 75 at 32 x 24 inches. Each impression is signed, thumbprinted, and numbered. The subject pays tribute to LeBron James, translating the basketball icon into Mr Brainwash's Pop-portrait vocabulary of layered color and celebratory graphics.
Collector notes: Edition of 75 according to the saved release record. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; artist thumbprint. Verify each feature on the physical copy.
Why It Matters
King James brings a contemporary sports icon into Mr Brainwash's portrait practice, expanding his roster of celebrated subjects beyond entertainment figures. At a substantial 32 x 24 inches with an edition of 75, it is a sizable statement piece that connects the artist to the crossover market for sports-driven fine art.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 75, signed, thumbprinted, and numbered, offers solid authentication and moderate scarcity. The LeBron James subject gives it strong crossover appeal among sports-memorabilia and Pop-art collectors alike. The large 32 x 24 inch format demands ample wall space and quality framing. Numbered impressions provide clear provenance within the run.
Historical Context
LeBron James, widely nicknamed 'King James,' is among the most celebrated athletes of his era, making him a natural subject for Pop-portrait treatment in the Warholian tradition of elevating icons. Mr Brainwash's 2021 print continues Pop art's long engagement with fame, extending it into contemporary sports culture.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2021-09-01
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release date from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Series
- Sport & Cultural Icons
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 32 x 24 inches.
- Edition details
- Edition of 75 according to the saved release record.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; artist thumbprint. Verify each feature on the physical copy.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: The studio dates Mr Brainwash's first Life Is Beautiful solo exhibition to 18 June 2008; this page treats that as career context, not proof that the present edition appeared in that exhibition.
Meaning / interpretation: The studio describes the practice as combining street-art energy, pop-culture imagery and positive messaging. Subject-specific intent or endorsement is not assumed unless a release or collaboration source states it. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2021-09-01 and attributes the edition to Taglialatella Galleries.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- No certificate is stated in the saved release description. For an individual copy, compare the support, dimensions, edition number, signature, thumbprint and any studio or gallery paperwork. The studio says it cannot guarantee works bought from external vendors.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the legacy record to Taglialatella Galleries. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence and condition photographs.
Related Artists and Exhibitions
- Life Is Beautiful — first solo exhibition — CBS Columbia Square, Hollywood · 18 June 2008 · Artist-career context; the source does not establish that this later edition was exhibited
Videos
- Official video archive — ARTE and Los Angeles Times features — Mr Brainwash studio · Artist process and exhibition context; not release-specific
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; official studio policy and career context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-12 · Starting record for title, date, edition, dimensions, medium, release price and release description. Public access was unavailable during this audit, so primary confirmation remains pending.
- Studio FAQ — certificates and web orders — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist policy · Accessed 2026-07-12 · The studio says it issues COAs only for works after January 2021 and will not backdate earlier works.
- Collector authentication disclaimer — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist policy · Accessed 2026-07-12 · The studio does not guarantee externally purchased works and directs collectors to the relevant reseller or gallery.
- About Mr Brainwash — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-12 · Studio biography and artist-level context; it is not an individual-edition record.
- Life Is Beautiful — first solo exhibition — Mr Brainwash studio · primary artist archive · Accessed 2026-07-12 · Studio history of the 18 June 2008 debut exhibition, which included prints among several media.
FAQ
What is the documented edition structure?
Edition of 75 according to the saved release record.
Which signature or authentication features are documented?
The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; artist thumbprint. Verify each feature on the physical copy. No certificate is stated in the saved release description. For an individual copy, compare the support, dimensions, edition number, signature, thumbprint and any studio or gallery paperwork. The studio says it cannot guarantee works bought from external vendors.
Is original packaging documented?
Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
How certain are the release details?
The date, edition, dimensions, medium and original-release description come from a saved secondary catalog record. Official studio sources on this page support artist-level context and current authentication policy, but not every release-level field.
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