Gully (1977) - Niki

Artist name: Gully Nationality: French Date of birth: 1977, Paris, France Title of the work: Niki, Norman, Pablo, Andy, Murakami, Yves, Keith, Jean-Michel, René meet Lichtenstein, Miro, Picasso, Haring, Mondrian, Mathieu, Murakami, Koons, Mel Ramos, Basquiat, Banksy, Hirst and Buffet 2 Year: 2026 Technique: Multiple digigraphic work on canvas, hand-enhanced, (pigment giclée print on canvas) Dimensions: 50 x 70 cm Framing: No; digigraphy on rolled canvas Signature details: Signed and dated by hand at the bottom right Edition: Hand-numbered at the bottom left Ref: P-334-2 - Numbering: 15/35 Provenance: Artwork directly from the artist’s studio, Gully. The work is being sold with a certificate of authenticity issued by the artist. Documentation: Certificate of authenticity issued by the Artist Condition: The artwork is in perfect condition, with no notable imperfections. Delivery: The work will be shipped from France, carefully packaged and insured. It will be shipped rolled Delivery with insurance. About the artist: Born in 1977 in the Paris suburbs, Gully began his graffiti career 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, roller chrome, large signatures designed for maximum visibility. Fully self-taught, he trained on the street, in the school of graffiti and camaraderie, developing a keen sense for 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 the world of childhood, embodies the carefree spirit and mischief at the heart of his work. Convinced that adults should never lose touch with the child they were, Gully makes childhood the guiding thread of his artistic universe. His work draws on multiple references: Uderzo’s clear line, Norman Rockwell’s narrative realism, certain atmospheres of Edward Hopper, but also the heritage of New York graffiti and the pioneers of street art. Gradually, he moves away from appropriation to develop a distinctive style, between realism and dreamlike imagery. The children he portrays no longer merely observe the masterpieces of art history: they interact with them, misappropriate them, question them, creating a dialogue between pop 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 surpassed its estimate, marking the start of a sustained ascent. In 2013, a painting broke the 50,000 euro barrier; in 2019, Hommage NTHK Magritte 17 exceeded 70,000 euros. 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 euros. 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 contemporary French urban scene. From aerosol spray to large narrative canvases, his career reflects a controlled evolution: that of an artist born from graffiti who has built a recognizable universe, where childhood becomes a critical and poetic lens to reinterpret art history and our society."

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