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David Shrigley — Untitled (Tears for Sale)
David Shrigley

Untitled (Tears for Sale)

2008

David Shrigley's 2008 monotype "Untitled (Tears for Sale)" is created on Steinbach 250g paper using the monotype printing technique. The title suggests themes of emotional commerce or the commodification of human feeling and vulnerability. Monotype printing creates unique, painterly qualities distinct from other printmaking methods. The work exemplifies Shrigley's characteristic engagement with raw emotion and unconventional subject matter.

Medium
Monotype on Steinbach 250g paper
Dimensions

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Vanguarts — Contemporary Dialogue

April 23, 2026

Estimate: $2,500$5,000

Lot 189

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David Shrigley, Untitled (Tears for Sale), 2008

David Shrigley's 2008 monotype "Untitled (Tears for Sale)" is created on Steinbach 250g paper using the monotype printing technique. The title suggests themes of emotional commerce or the commodification of human feeling and vulnerability. Monotype printing creates unique, painterly qualities distinct from other printmaking methods. The work exemplifies Shrigley's characteristic engagement with raw emotion and unconventional subject matter.

Medium
Monotype on Steinbach 250g paper
Dimensions
100.1 x 70.1 cm
Year
2008
Seen at
Vanguarts, Online (via Artsy)

Related themes

Human vulnerability, Tears Theme, Emotional Content, Raw Expression, Printmaking technique, Steinbach Paper, Fine Art Paper, Contemporary Monotype, Monotype Print, Unique Print

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Alex Capecelatro, Nick Phoenix , Andrew P. Cooper, Carolyn Lynx