OBEY GIANT - DON'T YOU CRY FOR ME (AP)
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“Don’t You Cry For Me” — Signed Screen Print
What You Are Getting
An authentic Shepard Fairey “Don’t You Cry For Me” screen print from the artist’s 2012 Americana series — the dungaree-clad banjo player drawn from the 1848 song Oh! Susanna. This example is an Artist’s Proof (AP), marked “AP” in the lower margin and hand-signed in pencil by Fairey. APs are produced in a small quantity outside the main numbered edition and are prized by collectors. Offered unframed, exactly as shown.
Print Details
| Artist | Shepard Fairey (American, b. 1970) |
| Title | Don’t You Cry For Me (“My True Love”) |
| Series / Year | Americana • 2012 |
| Medium | Hand-pulled screen print (serigraph) |
| Paper | Cream Speckletone fine-art paper |
| Size | Approx. 18 × 24 in — [SELLER: confirm exact measurement] |
| Edition | Artist’s Proof (AP) — outside the main numbered run |
| Signature | Hand-signed in pencil by Shepard Fairey (lower right) |
| Condition | [SELLER: state grade] — please review all photos, which form part of the description |
About the Work
“Don’t You Cry For Me” belongs to Fairey’s 2012 Americana project, created in dialogue with Neil Young & Crazy Horse’s Americana album of reimagined traditional songs. The image — a young banjo player in frontier dress, set against distressed red-and-gold textures with a “MY TRUE LOVE” banner — draws on the 1848 minstrel standard Oh! Susanna (“don’t you cry for me”). It showcases Fairey’s halftone portraiture, layered collage textures, and propaganda-poster framing.
As an Artist’s Proof from one of Fairey’s most collectible music-tied series, this is a scarcer variant than the standard numbered edition.
About the Artist
Shepard Fairey is one of the most influential street artists of his generation. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, he rose to prominence with the Andre the Giant Has a Posse / OBEY sticker campaign and became globally known for the 2008 Barack Obama HOPE poster. His work is held in major institutions including the Smithsonian, the Museum of Modern Art (New York), LACMA, and the Victoria & Albert Museum. Fairey continues to release limited-edition screen prints through his Obey Giant studio.
What Is Included
- One (1) hand-signed Shepard Fairey “Don’t You Cry For Me” Artist’s Proof screen print, unframed
- [SELLER: include only if applicable — provenance / gallery receipt / COA]
Shipping & Handling
Ships from San Francisco, fully insured, primarily via UPS. The print is shipped flat, sandwiched between rigid backing boards inside a heavy-duty stay-flat mailer to protect the corners and prevent creasing. Tracking is provided on every order. Combined shipping is available on multiple purchases — message before paying and we will adjust the invoice.
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Authentication
Authentication
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Shipping & Handling
Shipping & Handling
Ships fully insured with signature required. Fine-art packaging with corner protection, UV-resistant materials, and climate-appropriate cushioning. Domestic: 5–7 business days. International: 10–14 business days. White-glove delivery available for large-format pieces — contact us at hi@gauntlet.gallery for a quote.
Provenance
Provenance
Full ownership trail documented. Prior ownership, condition notes, and authentication records are available on request. All works are inspected prior to shipment and condition-graded for buyer transparency.
Shepard Fairey • OBEY “Don’t You Cry For Me” — Signed Screen Print Americana Series • 2012 • Artist’s Proof (AP) • Hand-Signed Rare Artist’s Proof • Hand-Pulled Screen Print • Cream Speckletone • Unframed What You Are Getting An authentic Shepard Fairey “Don’t You Cry For Me” screen print from the artist’s 2012 Americana series — the...
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- Workbook top result: $46K for an Obama HOPE offset sale dated Aug 18, 2024
- 5Y window (2021–2026): median $247; p25 $150; p75 $466
- Used-row sources: WorthPoint, eBay, MutualArt, StockX, 1stDibs, and ObeyGiant
Gauntlet consolidated comps workbook updated Jun 13, 2026 · 32,615 priced, dated Shepard Fairey rows through Jun 13, 2026 · future-dated and undated rows excluded
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How is the print packed and shipped?
Prints ship flat between two acid-free rigid boards inside a corrugated outer mailer with rigid corner protection. Larger prints over 24×30 may ship rolled inside a thick-walled tube with archival tissue. All shipments are insured for full value with tracked carrier service. Framed pieces ship in custom-cut wood crates with foam edge protection. Signature on delivery required over $500.
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