Freddish (1971) - La Prédatrice
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La Prédatrice, a 2019 mixed-media on canvas by Freddish (born 1971, Paris), 150 x 100 cm, signed by the artist, an original unique work from France, unframed, with a certificate of authenticity from MP ARTS AGENCY.
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Artist name: Freddish
Nationality: French
Date of birth: 1971, Paris, France
Title of the work: The Predator
Year: 2019
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Dimensions:
Canvas: 150 cm x 100 cm
Framing: No
Details of the signature:
Hand-signed by the artist
Edition:
Unique piece (not numbered, original work).
Provenance:
Work directly from the artist's studio, Freddish Papritz. The piece is for sale with a certificate of authenticity issued by the agency representing the artist, MP ARTS AGENCY.
Documentation:
Certificate of authenticity issued by MP ARTS AGENCY.
Condition:
The work is in perfect condition, with no notable imperfections.
Delivery:
The artwork will be shipped from France, carefully wrapped and insured. It will be sent unframed (rolled). Delivery with insurance.
About the artist:
Freddish Papritz, professionally known as Freddish, is a French visual artist born in 1971 in Paris.
Self-taught, he emerged from early Parisian urban culture and, by the late 1980s, became one of the formative figures of French street art. Active within the early circles of graffiti in the 1980s and 1990s, notably as a member of the IZB crew, Freddish helped lay the foundations of the street art movement in France.
Alongside his urban practice, he worked as an assistant to renowned contemporary artists such as Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely, experiences that deeply influenced his artistic vision and anchored his work in the heritage of the Nouveau Realisme.
From these influences, Freddish developed a singular multidisciplinary artistic language mixing painting, sculpture, assemblage and urban techniques. He became particularly known for his sculptural interventions and metal assemblages, often conceived for public space. Alongside other artists, he co-founded La Galerie de la Rue, a collective platform dedicated to showing urban art in both institutional and non-institutional contexts in France and internationally, notably through projects in West Africa.
Freddish also collaborates closely with hip-hop and contemporary dance scenes, creating décor, installations and visual environments for performances staged in major Parisian venues such as L’Olympia, La Cigale and La Grande Halle de la Villette.
A major turning point in his career came in 2006 when he participated in the Paris Autumn Salon, marking one of the first institutional recognitions of street art in France.
His work explores urban, social and fantastical themes, blending acrylic painting, collage and metal sculpture. Rooted in popular culture and hip-hop aesthetics, his practice has gradually evolved toward more narrative and personal compositions, while maintaining a strong link to the city and its symbols.
Freddish’s work regularly appears on the contemporary art market, with pieces appearing at public sales since the 2010s, including notable works offered for sale in 2025. His creations are now in private collections in France and abroad.
Between 2020 and 2026, Freddish continues to develop on-site projects, immersive installations and murals, notably in architectural and hotel spaces such as Ki Space Hotel & Spa, where his paintings and sculptures converse directly with their environment.
Considered a historical figure of French street art alongside artists such as Speedy Graphito, Miss.Tic, Jef Aérosol and Blek le Rat, Freddish remains an active and influential artist, linking the origins of urban art to contemporary practices.
Artist name: Freddish
Nationality: French
Date of birth: 1971, Paris, France
Title of the work: The Predator
Year: 2019
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Dimensions:
Canvas: 150 cm x 100 cm
Framing: No
Details of the signature:
Hand-signed by the artist
Edition:
Unique piece (not numbered, original work).
Provenance:
Work directly from the artist's studio, Freddish Papritz. The piece is for sale with a certificate of authenticity issued by the agency representing the artist, MP ARTS AGENCY.
Documentation:
Certificate of authenticity issued by MP ARTS AGENCY.
Condition:
The work is in perfect condition, with no notable imperfections.
Delivery:
The artwork will be shipped from France, carefully wrapped and insured. It will be sent unframed (rolled). Delivery with insurance.
About the artist:
Freddish Papritz, professionally known as Freddish, is a French visual artist born in 1971 in Paris.
Self-taught, he emerged from early Parisian urban culture and, by the late 1980s, became one of the formative figures of French street art. Active within the early circles of graffiti in the 1980s and 1990s, notably as a member of the IZB crew, Freddish helped lay the foundations of the street art movement in France.
Alongside his urban practice, he worked as an assistant to renowned contemporary artists such as Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely, experiences that deeply influenced his artistic vision and anchored his work in the heritage of the Nouveau Realisme.
From these influences, Freddish developed a singular multidisciplinary artistic language mixing painting, sculpture, assemblage and urban techniques. He became particularly known for his sculptural interventions and metal assemblages, often conceived for public space. Alongside other artists, he co-founded La Galerie de la Rue, a collective platform dedicated to showing urban art in both institutional and non-institutional contexts in France and internationally, notably through projects in West Africa.
Freddish also collaborates closely with hip-hop and contemporary dance scenes, creating décor, installations and visual environments for performances staged in major Parisian venues such as L’Olympia, La Cigale and La Grande Halle de la Villette.
A major turning point in his career came in 2006 when he participated in the Paris Autumn Salon, marking one of the first institutional recognitions of street art in France.
His work explores urban, social and fantastical themes, blending acrylic painting, collage and metal sculpture. Rooted in popular culture and hip-hop aesthetics, his practice has gradually evolved toward more narrative and personal compositions, while maintaining a strong link to the city and its symbols.
Freddish’s work regularly appears on the contemporary art market, with pieces appearing at public sales since the 2010s, including notable works offered for sale in 2025. His creations are now in private collections in France and abroad.
Between 2020 and 2026, Freddish continues to develop on-site projects, immersive installations and murals, notably in architectural and hotel spaces such as Ki Space Hotel & Spa, where his paintings and sculptures converse directly with their environment.
Considered a historical figure of French street art alongside artists such as Speedy Graphito, Miss.Tic, Jef Aérosol and Blek le Rat, Freddish remains an active and influential artist, linking the origins of urban art to contemporary practices.
Details
Artist
Freddish (1971)
Sold with frame
No
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Agent
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
La Prédatrice
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Year
2019
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
150 cm
Width
100 cm
Style
Street art
Period
2010-2020
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