27th Sep, 2020 13:00
The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction
TIGHT ROPE, A SPRAY PAINT ON CANVAS BY THE REBEL BEAR
THE REBEL BEAR (BRITISH CONTEMPORARY),
TIGHT ROPE
spray paint on canvas, signed with initials and numbered 9/12
40cm x 60cm
Unframed
Note: The street artist, known as ‘The Rebel Bear’ has been creating street art over the last 4 years throughout Scotland as well as London, Calais and New York (completing a commission for the United Nations). The themes of his work cover politics, love, human emotion and comment on the ‘absurdity’ of the world we have created. He has built up a large organic and engaged following on Instagram and has been referred to as “Scotland’s Banksy” on many occasions in the media. To date, his work has been featured in the BBC, The Guardian, The Herald, LA Times, NBC, The Sun and many more.
Approximate retail value £500
Generously donated by The Rebel Bear. The proceeds of sale from this lot will benefit The Glasgow Childrens Hospital Appeal.
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Sold for £300
Estimated at £250 - £500
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