Gauntlet Gallery — Cope2 Print Index
Obey X Cope2 Takeover
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Obey X Cope2 Takeover, from 2013, is an offset lithograph at 24 x 18 inches in a large edition of 300, produced through Shepard Fairey's Obey collaboration. The accompanying text, written from Fairey's perspective, recounts encountering Cope2's all-city work in the early 1990s. It is the most widely distributed piece in this group.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: 16 x 24 inch Lithograph print. Signed by Shepard Fairey and COPE2. Numbered edition of 300. (100 will be available from this site). The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
A collaboration between Cope2 and Shepard Fairey unites two pillars of street and graffiti culture, lending the print crossover appeal to collectors of both artists. Fairey's documented admiration frames Cope2 as a formative influence, giving the Takeover cultural weight beyond its accessible offset format.
Collector Perspective
At 300 copies in offset lithograph, this is the most common and affordable piece here, a strong entry point for collectors of either artist. The Obey collaboration and dual-artist appeal support demand. Confirm signature status and numbering; the larger run means condition and edition completeness drive value at this tier.
Historical Context
Released in 2013 through Obey, this print formalizes a mutual respect Fairey traces to the early 1990s, when Cope2's pieces blanketed the Bronx, downtown, and Brooklyn. It documents the moment street art's poster tradition intersected with New York's subway-graffiti lineage.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned lithograph
- Release date
- 2013
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Offset Lithograph; catalog dimensions 24 x 18 inches; The two color, very stylish bubble letter throw ups reading COPE, were just everywhere; 16 x 24 inch Lithograph print. Signed by Shepard Fairey and COPE2. Numbered edition of 300. (100 will be available from this site).
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: 16 x 24 inch Lithograph print. Signed by Shepard Fairey and COPE2. Numbered edition of 300. (100 will be available from this site).
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Cope2's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Released in 2013 through Obey, this print formalizes a mutual respect Fairey traces to the early 1990s, when Cope2's pieces blanketed the Bronx, downtown, and Brooklyn. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2013 and attributes the edition to Obey Giant.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Obey Giant. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- Cope2 — official site — Cope2 studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- Cope2 — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Cope2 (Q3480203) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
Who collaborated on this print?
It is an Obey X Cope2 release, pairing Cope2 with Shepard Fairey's Obey label.
How large is the edition?
The edition is 300 offset lithographs, the largest and most accessible run in this group.
What does the accompanying text say?
Written from Fairey's viewpoint, it recalls first encountering Cope2's all-city work in the early 1990s.
