Year2013
MediumScreen Print
Dimensions24 x 18 in
EditionRed / Black · Silver / Black
Edition size125
PublisherObey Giant
Original release price$50
SeriesMusic Series
EraMusic Era
Collector6/10
Visual7/10
Historical6/10
ScarcityScarce
Artist Statement
“18 x 24 inch Screen Print. Signed and numbered edition of 125. $50. Release date: July 30, 2013 Black Sabbath has been one of my favorite bands for 25 years. I was fortunate enough to meet Jack Osbourne through my friend Big Dave in 2000. My relationship with Jack and Big Dave has led to several great Ozzy and Sabbath projects over the years. One of my biggest “I’m not worthy!” moments took place when Dave took me backstage to meet the Sabbath guys in 2004 at Ozzfest and bassist and lyricist Geezer Butler was wearing an Obey shirt! Sabbath is still a phenomenal live band and I’m incredibly ho
About This Print
Black Sabbath Cross is a 2013 Obey Giant screen print, 18 x 24 inches, signed and numbered in an edition of 125 per colorway. The source describes two colorways, black/red and black/metallic silver, with 125 prints of each. Fairey created it as a Black Sabbath/Obey tour poster, his second for the band, supporting their 2013 album '13' produced by Rick Rubin. The print reflects Fairey's longtime fandom of Black Sabbath and his relationships with Jack Osbourne and the band, using a bold cross motif in his recognizable graphic poster style to mark the band's tour.
Market Context
No recorded public sales >= $100 - pieces like this are typically held long-term by investors/collectors, were destroyed or consumed, or do not surface on the open market.