Gully (1977) - Warhol and Basquiat, ready 2 fight 2
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Original 2022 work by Gully on paper in mixed media, titled Warhol and Basquiat, ready 2 fight 2, 120 cm by 90 cm, hand-signed, unframed and unmounted, with an artist-issued certificate of authenticity.
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Artist Name: Gully
Nationality: French
Date of Birth: 1977, Paris, France
Title of Work: Warhol and Basquiat, ready 2 fight 2
Year: 2022
Technique: 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 artwork is sold with a certificate of authenticity issued by the artist.
Documentation:
Each work is accompanied by a secure authenticity certificate GULLY Control
Condition:
The work is in perfect condition, with no notable imperfections.
Delivery:
The artwork will be shipped from France, carefully packaged and insured.
Free-hanging canvas (unmounted).
About the artist:
Born in 1977 in the Paris suburbs, 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 with a roller, large signatures designed for maximum visibility. Totally self-taught, he trained in the street, at 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 a more pictorial, colorful, and narrative body of work. This name, drawn from childhood, embodies the carefree spirit and mischief at the heart of his work. Convinced that adults should never disconnect from the child they once were, Gully makes childhood the guiding thread of his artistic universe.
His work draws on multiple references: the clear line of Uderzo, the narrative realism of Norman Rockwell, certain atmospheres of Edward Hopper, but also the legacy of New York graffiti and the pioneers of street art. Gradually, he frees himself from appropriation to develop a singular style, between realism and dreamlike imagery. The children he depicts no longer merely observe the masterpieces of art history: they interact with them, misappropriate them, question them, creating a dialogue between popular culture and artistic heritage.
His recognition on the art market was rapid. In 2009, he participated in his first auction at Millon and Cornette de Saint Cyr. His work Alésia far exceeded its estimate, marking the start of a continuous ascent.
In 2013, a canvas surpassed €50,000; in 2019, Hommage 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 a 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 journey testifies to a controlled evolution: that of a graffiti-born artist who has built a recognizable universe where childhood becomes a critical and poetic lens to reevaluate art history and our society.
Artist Name: Gully
Nationality: French
Date of Birth: 1977, Paris, France
Title of Work: Warhol and Basquiat, ready 2 fight 2
Year: 2022
Technique: 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 artwork is sold with a certificate of authenticity issued by the artist.
Documentation:
Each work is accompanied by a secure authenticity certificate GULLY Control
Condition:
The work is in perfect condition, with no notable imperfections.
Delivery:
The artwork will be shipped from France, carefully packaged and insured.
Free-hanging canvas (unmounted).
About the artist:
Born in 1977 in the Paris suburbs, 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 with a roller, large signatures designed for maximum visibility. Totally self-taught, he trained in the street, at 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 a more pictorial, colorful, and narrative body of work. This name, drawn from childhood, embodies the carefree spirit and mischief at the heart of his work. Convinced that adults should never disconnect from the child they once were, Gully makes childhood the guiding thread of his artistic universe.
His work draws on multiple references: the clear line of Uderzo, the narrative realism of Norman Rockwell, certain atmospheres of Edward Hopper, but also the legacy of New York graffiti and the pioneers of street art. Gradually, he frees himself from appropriation to develop a singular style, between realism and dreamlike imagery. The children he depicts no longer merely observe the masterpieces of art history: they interact with them, misappropriate them, question them, creating a dialogue between popular culture and artistic heritage.
His recognition on the art market was rapid. In 2009, he participated in his first auction at Millon and Cornette de Saint Cyr. His work Alésia far exceeded its estimate, marking the start of a continuous ascent.
In 2013, a canvas surpassed €50,000; in 2019, Hommage 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 a 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 journey testifies to a controlled evolution: that of a graffiti-born artist who has built a recognizable universe where childhood becomes a critical and poetic lens to reevaluate art history and our society.
Details
Artist
Gully (1977)
Sold with frame
No
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Agent
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Warhol and Basquiat, ready 2 fight 2
Technique
Acrylic painting, Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Year
2022
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
120 cm
Width
90 cm
Style
Street art
Period
2020+
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