Artist Statement
“$125 edition of 100 Signed by both Shepard and Smokey Releasing on March 18th” — Shepard Fairey
About This Print
Smokey Robinson Print (Gold) is a 24 x 18 inch screen print published by Obey Giant in 2010, an edition of 100 released March 18, 2010 at $125. The print is signed by both Shepard Fairey and Smokey Robinson, and the Gold variant is one of two colorways (Gold and Red). It presents a portrait of the Motown legend rendered in Fairey's bold, high-contrast graphic style with a metallic gold treatment. As a dual-signed musician portrait, the work pairs Fairey's iconographic portraiture with a living music icon, foregrounding legacy and the celebration of a foundational American songwriter and performer.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 469.99. Observed range 375.99–563.99. Very limited recorded sales (1-2). Hypothetical estimate at ~15% flat annual growth (80-120% band) is INDICATIVE ONLY.