OBEY GIANT - STATE VIOLENCE STATE CONTROL (78/400)
- Original art with certificate
- Fully insured tracked delivery
- 30-day returns, no questions asked
“State Violence State Control” — Signed & Numbered Screen Print
What You Are Getting
An authentic Shepard Fairey “State Violence State Control” screen print — the riot-cop image created for NØISE, Fairey’s own band, accompanying their 7" release covering Discharge’s hardcore anthem of the same name and Bob Marley’s “Get Up Stand Up.” This example is hand-signed in pencil, dated ’17, and numbered 78/400, with the OBEY star chop printed at lower right. Offered unframed, exactly as shown.
Print Details
| Artist | Shepard Fairey (American, b. 1970) |
| Title | State Violence State Control (NØISE) |
| Year | 2017 (released February 2018) |
| Medium | Hand-pulled screen print (serigraph) |
| Paper | Cream Speckletone fine-art paper |
| Size | 18 × 24 in |
| Edition | 78/400 — signed & numbered limited edition |
| Signature | Hand-signed in pencil and dated ’17 by Shepard Fairey; OBEY star chop at lower right |
| Condition | Excellent — clean image with strong, vibrant color; stored flat. Please review all photos, which form part of the description |
About the Work
“State Violence State Control” is one of Fairey’s most direct political images — a helmeted riot officer rendered in stark black over metallic gold, framed by red strike-through bars and the slogans “STATE VIOLENCE” and “STATE CONTROL.” The print was created as the artwork for the NØISE 7" single, on which Fairey’s band covered Discharge’s 1982 hardcore classic “State Violence State Control” and Bob Marley’s “Get Up Stand Up” — Fairey described the project as a nod to “the punk and hardcore music and art that sparked my interest in politics as a teen.”
The signed and numbered edition of 400 sold out at release. The image bridges Fairey’s street-art roots, his punk-rock influences, and his career-long interrogation of authority — a cornerstone subject for OBEY collectors.
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 “State Violence State Control” screen print, numbered 78/400, unframed
- [SELLER: include only if applicable — provenance / auction record / 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.
Also listed: Shepard Fairey Americana series prints including “Travel On,” “Don’t You Cry For Me” (AP), and “High Flyin’ Bird” (AP). We specialize in authenticated street art and signed collectibles — Shepard Fairey, Death NYC, KAWS, Banksy, and more.
See it in scale
Authentication
Authentication
Every piece in the Gauntlet Gallery collection is third-party authenticated before listing. Authentication credentials — including COA serial numbers and authenticator details — are documented with each work and available on request. We do not self-authenticate.
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 “State Violence State Control” — Signed & Numbered Screen Print NØISE • 2017 • Edition 78/400 • Hand-Signed Hand-Pulled Screen Print • Cream Speckletone • OBEY Star Chop • Unframed What You Are Getting An authentic Shepard Fairey “State Violence State Control” screen print — the riot-cop image created for NØISE, Fairey’s own band,...
Artwork Details
- Size:
- 0
Request more photos
Tell us what details you want to inspect. We will send additional photos for this exact piece.
Estimated scale shown against a consistent gallery room reference.
- 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
Excellent / Like New condition unless otherwise stated. Please check photos for details.
Authentication documentation is included where applicable and matched to the piece before shipment.
We typically reply within 24 hours with additional photos.
How does Gauntlet Gallery verify authenticity?
Every piece is reviewed against available authentication documentation before listing. For signed prints we cross-reference COA issuers, publisher records, edition counts, signature placement, and known release details. For music and space memorabilia we work with Beckett, JSA, PSA, and Zarelli Space Authentication. Items that cannot be documented to our standard are not listed.
How do you document condition?
We photograph each print under consistent lighting to show the actual paper, frame condition, ink saturation, and any aging or edge wear. Condition notes describe observable marks, foxing, deckle wear, or print aging in specific terms — not vague labels like "good." If a piece has a flaw that affects collectibility or value, we say so explicitly. Request additional close-ups before purchase.
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.
What documentation is included?
Original COAs, publisher certificates, third-party authentication letters, and Gauntlet Gallery condition reports ship with the artwork. Every piece also gets a blockchain-verified COA on Polygon via TrueCOA, permanently anchoring provenance. Specific documentation for each listing is noted in the product description.
Why buy from Gauntlet Gallery instead of a marketplace?
Marketplaces give access but leave buyers to judge authenticity, condition, pricing, and seller credibility alone. Gauntlet adds a trust layer through detailed photos, item history, condition notes, pricing context against 50,000+ market comps, fake-risk review, and blockchain-anchored documentation. Every listing is prepared by the same curator who sourced and reviewed the piece.