Artist Statement
“I'm always excited when I can work with bands that have been a part of my life for years! The Specials are a long time favorite of mine, and I was happy to work with them on this poster for their current Encore 40th Anniversary Tour! – Shepard Specials Encore 2019 on true white Speckletone Paper. 18 x 24 inches. Signed by Shepard Fairey. Numbered edition of 550. $75.” — Shepard Fairey
About This Print
Specials Encore 2019 is a screen print published by Obey Giant in 2019, made in collaboration with the band The Specials for their Encore 40th Anniversary Tour. Printed on true white Speckletone paper at 18 x 24 inches, it was issued as a numbered first edition of 550, signed by Shepard Fairey, and offered at $75. The poster reflects Fairey's longstanding personal affinity for the band, whom he describes as a longtime favorite. As a tour poster collaboration, it sits within his music-related output, pairing his graphic poster sensibility with a specific band partnership tied to their anniversary tour.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 163.88. Observed range 110.6–2700.0. Latest recorded sale: 2025-12-30. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.