{"product_id":"julian-opie-ruth-smoking-4","title":"Julian Opie - Ruth Smoking 4","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eRuth Smoking 4\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"30\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Julian Opie (b. 1958, London)\u003cbr data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"63\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lambda print on Fujicolor digital archival paper\u003cbr data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 × 9 3\/4 in (38 × 25 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2005\u003cbr data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artist’s proof \/50 (AP XXXIII\/L), apart from the edition of 250\u003cbr data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"283\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Published by Alan Cristea Gallery (London)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"409\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eJulian Opie’s \u003cem data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"442\"\u003eRuth Smoking 4\u003c\/em\u003e (2005) is a crisp and instantly recognizable example of the artist’s contemporary portrait language—where minimal lines, flat color, and graphic simplification capture personality with striking immediacy. Using a Lambda printing process on Fujicolor digital archival paper, Opie translates his signature visual style into a clean, modern edition that blurs the boundaries between fine art, illustration, and design. The figure’s calm stance and iconic sunglasses create a cool, urban presence, while the cigarette gesture adds subtle narrative tension. Numbered as an artist’s proof (AP\/V), this work sits outside the standard edition of 250 published by Alan Cristea Gallery in London, offering enhanced collectability within Opie’s celebrated print market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1449\" data-start=\"1358\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e✔ Worldwide shipping from France\u003cbr data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003e✔ Professional packaging with insurance\u003cbr data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e✔ Tracking number included for secure delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"S1PPyQ\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/collections\/julian-opie\" title=\"Collection Julian Opie\"\u003e➡️ View \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/collections\/julian-opie\" title=\"Collection Julian Opie\"\u003eall available works by Julian Opie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"1013\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact\" href=\"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003e➡️ C\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact\" href=\"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eontact us for any inquiries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eFAQ \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eIs this Julian Opie artwork an original edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eYes. \u003cem data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eRuth Smoking 4\u003c\/em\u003e is an authentic limited edition print by Julian Opie, issued as an artist’s proof (AP\/V), apart from the edition of 250, and published by Alan Cristea Gallery, London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eWhat technique was used for this piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eThe work is a Lambda print on Fujicolor digital archival paper, a high-quality photographic printing process known for sharp definition and long-term stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eDoes the artwork come with documentation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eNo certificate is mentioned in the provided details. The work is identified and authenticated through its artist’s proof numbering to the lower left (AP\/V) and the publication information from Alan Cristea Gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eIs this edition a good investment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eYes. Julian Opie is widely collected internationally, and his figurative portrait series remain among his most sought-after works. Artist’s proofs are typically produced in smaller numbers than standard editions, making them especially desirable for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003eIs worldwide shipping available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003eYes, the artwork ships worldwide from Lambertville, New Jersey with professional packaging, full insurance, and a tracking number for secure delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou might also love — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/collections\/invader?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=invader\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInvader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cartplacer type=\"1\" data_capture_form=\"false\" catalog=\"false\" unit=\"cm\" dimensions_standard=\"hxw\" rotate=\"false\" frames=\"true\" resizable=\"false\" button_width=\"auto\" position=\"below-add\" default_style=\"true\" gallery=\"109863\"\u003e\u003c\/artplacer\u003e \u003cartplacer additional_spaces=\"122633\" space=\"122633\" type=\"2\" data_capture_form=\"false\" catalog=\"false\" unit=\"cm\" dimensions_standard=\"hxw\" rotate=\"false\" frames=\"true\" resizable=\"false\" button_width=\"auto\" position=\"below-add\" default_style=\"true\" gallery=\"109863\"\u003e\u003c\/artplacer\u003e \u003cartplacer type=\"3\" unit=\"cm\" dimensions_standard=\"hxw\" button_width=\"auto\" position=\"below-add\" default_style=\"true\" gallery=\"109863\"\u003e\u003c\/artplacer\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julian Opie","offers":[{"title":"38 × 25 cm","offer_id":53222805635418,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/8699\/4210\/files\/photosite_13.png?v=1767360516","url":"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/products\/julian-opie-ruth-smoking-4","provider":"LYNART STORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}