Julian Opie’s minimalist figurative portraits and landscapes provide a streamlined perspective on modern life. His bold silhouettes are inspired by traditional portraiture, Japanese woodblock prints, Egyptian hieroglyphics, and road signage. A Goldsmiths’ College alumnus, Opie has exhibited in major cities like London, Tokyo, New York, and Berlin. His work is held in prestigious collections, including the Arts Council in England, the Museum of Modern Art, and the National Portrait Gallery. Opie's art has sold for six figures in the secondary market and spans painting, drawing, sculpture, and film.
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Julian Opie (British 1958-), 'Suzanne Walking (Back)', 2006
Lot 92 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 18th Sep, 2025)
Julian Opie (British 1958-), 'Suzanne Walking (Back)', 2006, acrylic lenticular print, numbered from an edition of 1000 to the frame verso; 35 x ... read more
35 x 28.5cm inc frame
Sold for £750 inc.premium
Julian Opie (British 1958-) 'Standing People Lenticular', 2019
Lot 86 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 30th Jul, 2025)
Julian Opie (British 1958-) 'Standing People Lenticular', 2019, a complete set of six lenticular prints on card, all individually signed verso; ... read more
sheets: 14.8 x 14.8cm each; 42 x 62.5cm inc frame
Sold for £250 inc.premium
Julian Opie (British 1958-), 'Walking In Melbourne 1', 2018
Lot 108 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 16th Oct, 2025)
Julian Opie (British 1958-), 'Walking In Melbourne 1', 2018, digital print in colours on wove paper, from an unknown edition size; sheet: 34.5 x 35cm ... read more
sheet: 34.5 x 35cm
Sold for £500 inc.premium
Lot 88 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 1st May, 2025)
Julian Opie (British 1958-), 'Jeremy Walking In Stripy Jumper, Jennifer Walking, Roderick Walking & Tina Walking', 2010, a set of four lenticular ... read more
sheets: 14.7 x 8.6cm each (4)
Sold for £375 inc.premium