Shepard Fairery High Flyin' Bird,Does She Look Down - Signed + Numbeered
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“High Flyin’ Bird” — Signed Screen Print
What You Are Getting
An authentic Shepard Fairey “High Flyin’ Bird (Does She Look Down)” screen print from the artist’s 2012 Americana series — the coal miner shielding his eyes to watch a bird soar overhead, set against Fairey’s signature propaganda-style sunburst. This example is an Artist’s Proof (AP), marked “AP” in pencil in the lower margin and hand-signed in pencil by Fairey. APs are produced in a small quantity outside the main numbered edition of 450 and are prized by collectors. Offered unframed, exactly as shown.
Print Details
| Artist | Shepard Fairey (American, b. 1970) |
| Title | High Flyin’ Bird (Does She Look Down) |
| Series / Year | Americana • 2012 |
| Medium | Hand-pulled screen print (serigraph) |
| Paper | Cream Speckletone fine-art paper |
| Size | 18 × 24 in — [SELLER: confirm exact measurement] |
| Edition | Artist’s Proof (AP) — outside the main signed & numbered edition of 450 |
| Signature | Hand-signed in pencil by Shepard Fairey (lower margin) |
| Condition | [SELLER: state grade] — please review all photos, which form part of the description |
About the Work
“High Flyin’ Bird” comes from Fairey’s 2012 Americana project, a suite of works created in dialogue with Neil Young & Crazy Horse’s Americana album of reimagined traditional and folk songs. The image answers the song’s lament — a coal miner, headlamp on his cap and pick over his shoulder, pauses to watch a bird ride the sun’s rays far above the mine. Fairey renders the scene in his unmistakable propaganda-poster vocabulary: heroic worker portraiture, radiating sunburst, and layered collage textures in red, gold, cream, and black.
The main edition of 450 sold out quickly in October 2012, with the first 200 reserved for the sold-out Americana box set. As an Artist’s Proof, this example sits outside that numbered run entirely — a scarcer variant from one of Fairey’s most collectible music-tied series.
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 “High Flyin’ Bird” 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.
Also listed: companion prints from Fairey’s Americana series, including “Travel On” and the “Don’t You Cry For Me” Artist’s Proof. We specialize in authenticated street art and signed collectibles — Shepard Fairey, Death NYC, KAWS, Banksy, and more.
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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 “High Flyin’ Bird” — 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 “High Flyin’ Bird (Does She Look Down)” screen print from the artist’s 2012 Americana series — the...
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