{"product_id":"julian-opie-sissi-looking-upwards-copie","title":"Julian Opie – Imogen Smiling","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImogen Smiling, 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eArtist: Julian Opie (British, born 1958)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMedium: Lenticular acrylic panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDimensions (overall): 904 × 611 mm (35 5\/8 × 24 1\/8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEdition: Edition of 30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSignature: Signed in black ink and stamp-numbered on the gallery label affixed to the reverse of the frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePublisher: Alan Cristea Gallery, London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eImogen Smiling is a lenticular acrylic panel, executed in 2015 by Julian Opie — one of the most recognized and widely collected contemporary British artists — signed in black ink and stamp-numbered from the edition of 30 on the gallery label affixed to the reverse of the frame, published by Alan Cristea Gallery in London, and presented in the artist's designated powder-coated aluminium frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe lenticular medium occupies a position of particular technical and conceptual significance within Opie's practice — a printing technology in which two or more images are interlaced beneath a ridged lens surface, producing an illusion of movement or transformation as the viewer's position shifts in relation to the work. For an artist whose entire visual language is built upon the reduction of the human figure to its most essential graphic elements — line, contour, flat color — the lenticular technique offers a uniquely appropriate vehicle for introducing a temporal and kinetic dimension into work that is otherwise resolutely static and graphic. In Imogen Smiling, the technique allows Opie to capture and animate one of the most immediate and universally legible human expressions — the smile — translating a fleeting moment of warmth and connection into an object that itself seems to shift and come alive as the viewer moves before it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePublished by Alan Cristea Gallery — one of the most distinguished publishers and dealers of contemporary editioned prints in London, with a roster including some of the most significant printmaking projects by leading British and international artists — and presented in the artist's own designated powder-coated aluminium frame, this work represents a fully realized and carefully considered object, in which presentation and production are inseparable from the artistic intention. From the tightly controlled edition of 30, this work carries a rarity and collector desirability entirely consistent with the most sought-after works in Opie's printed and editioned production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe work is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e✔ Worldwide shipping from France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e✔ Professional packaging with insurance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e✔ Tracking number included for secure delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an original work by Julian Opie?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — an authentic lenticular acrylic panel, signed in black ink and stamp-numbered from the edition of 30, published by Alan Cristea Gallery, London, presented in the artist's designated powder-coated aluminium frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a lenticular acrylic panel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lenticular work interlaces two or more images beneath a ridged lens surface, producing an illusion of movement or transformation as the viewer's position shifts — allowing Opie to introduce a temporal, kinetic dimension into his characteristically graphic and static visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho published the work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlan Cristea Gallery, London — one of the most distinguished publishers and dealers of contemporary editioned prints, with a roster including major printmaking projects by leading British and international artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the significance of the artist's designated frame?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe work is presented in Opie's own designated powder-coated aluminium frame — making presentation an integral part of the artistic intention rather than an afterthought, and ensuring the work is displayed exactly as conceived by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the dimensions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e904 × 611 mm (35 5\/8 × 24 1\/8 in), overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the edition size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 30 — signed and stamp-numbered on the gallery label affixed to the reverse of the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the work framed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — presented in the artist's designated powder-coated aluminium frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the condition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent condition. Full condition report available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this artwork a good investment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJulian Opie is one of the most consistently collected contemporary British artists. Lenticular works from tightly controlled editions of 30, published by Alan Cristea Gallery, represent a compelling and technically distinctive acquisition within his editioned production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs worldwide shipping available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — secure worldwide shipping from France with professional packaging, tracking, and insurance.\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":"90 × 61 cm","offer_id":54353965121882,"sku":null,"price":14000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/8699\/4210\/files\/photosite-2026-06-24T115949.637.png?v=1782295329","url":"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/products\/julian-opie-sissi-looking-upwards-copie","provider":"LYNART STORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}