Blek le Rat Getting Through The Walls Special Edition Box, Signed Screenprint Numbered 224/300
Blek le Rat Getting Through The Walls Special Edition Box, Signed Screenprint Numbered 224/300
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| Figure | cm | in |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 26.0 cm | 10.2 in |
| Height | 34.0 cm | 13.4 in |
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Where the rat began
For the collector who traces the stencil back to Paris.
Best for: Street art print and book collections
Condition notes
Described as close to unused. Please study the views of the margins and box corners.
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The boxed special edition of Getting Through the Walls, with its screenprint signed in pencil by Blek le Rat and numbered 224 of 300.
The Piece
The print, The Man Who Walks Through Walls, shows a man in a dark suit and sunglasses carrying two cases plastered with labels, a small flag at his side. It measures about 26 by 34 cm. With it come the 128 page book and the slate coloured presentation box, blocked in gold with a running rat.
It is described as close to unused. Any toning or small marks are noted in the photographs.
The Father of the Stencil
Blek le Rat began stencilling rats on the walls of Paris in 1981 and is acknowledged as the father of the form. Thames and Hudson published Getting Through the Walls in 2008, and a small part of the run was issued boxed with a signed screenprint.
Details
- Artist: Blek le Rat
- Print: The Man Who Walks Through Walls, screenprint
- Edition: 224/300, pencil signed
- Book: Getting Through the Walls, Thames and Hudson, 2008
- Contents: Print, book and box
Sizes are measured by hand; please allow a small margin.
Condition
- Described as close to unused.
- Please study the views of the margins and box corners.
- Every photograph is part of the description.
Condition grade A (excellent) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Offered as described, with the signature, numbering and papers shown in the photographs. The house reports those details as they are presented and has not sought an independent opinion. Examined and photographed in Japan before dispatch.
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