Gully (1977) - Warhol and Basquiat, ready 2 fight 2

Artist name: Gully

Nationality: French

Date of birth: 1977, Paris, France

Title of the work: Warhol and Basquiat, ready 2 fight 2

Year: 2022

Medium: Mixed media on paper

Dimensions:

Canvas: 90 cm x 120 cm
Framing: No

Signature details: Hand-signed by the artist

Edition: Unique work (not numbered),

Provenance:
Work directly from the artist's studio, Gully. The piece is sold with a certificate of authenticity issued by the artist.

Documentation:
Each work is accompanied by a secure GULLY Control certificate of authenticity

Condition:
The work is in perfect condition, with no notable imperfections.

Delivery:
The work will be shipped from France, carefully packaged and insured. Free-standing canvas (un-stretched).

About the artist:

Born in 1977 in the Paris region, Gully began in the graffiti world in the early 1990s, in Val-d’Oise. At 13, a fan of Franco-Belgian comics and hip-hop culture, he discovered the adrenaline of writing: tags, block letters, chrome rollers, large signatures designed for maximum visibility. A totally self-taught artist, he trained in the street, in the school of graffiti and camaraderie, developing a sharp sense of lettering and visual impact.

Very quickly, he understood the importance of signature and identity. In 2008, he adopted the pseudonym “Gully,” marking a transition toward more pictorial, colorful, and narrative work. This name, drawn from childhood, embodies the carefree spirit and mischief at the heart of his work. Convinced that adults should never lose touch with the child they once were, Gully makes childhood the guiding thread of his artistic universe.

His work draws from multiple references: the clear line of Uderzo, the narrative realism of Norman Rockwell, certain atmospheres of Edward Hopper, but also the heritage of New York graffiti and street art pioneers. Gradually, he moves away from appropriation to develop a distinctive style, balancing realism and dreamlike elements.
The children he depicts no longer merely observe the masterworks of art history: they interact with them, misappropriating them, questioning them, creating a dialogue between popular culture and artistic heritage.

His recognition on the art market came quickly. In 2009, he participated in his first auction at Millon et Cornette de Saint Cyr. His work Alésia far exceeded its estimate, marking the beginning of a continuous rise.

In 2013, a canvas surpassed €50,000; in 2019, Homage NTHK Magritte 17 exceeded €70,000. In 2021, he set a record at a sale organized by Louiza Auction in Brussels: the monumental triptych Children meet Delacroix (2019) sold for €168,000.

He has also entered the international market with his first sale at Christie's in 2015.

Today, Gully stands as a major figure on the French contemporary urban scene. From aerosol spray to large narrative canvases, his career testifies to a controlled evolution: that of a graffiti-born artist who has built a recognizable universe where childhood becomes a critical and poetic prism for rereading art history and our society.