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Harland Miller

Death What’s In It For Me?

Death What's In It For Me? Signed Print

Death What's In It For Me?

Harland Miller

Death What's In It For Me?
Signed Print

Name: Death What's In It For Me?
Brand: Harland Miller
Rating: 5 (233 reviews)

Harland Miller

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$28,000-$40,000 Value Indicator

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€16,000-€24,000 Value Indicator

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 50

Year: 2011

Size: H 96cm x W 66cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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Harland Miller's Death What's In It For Me? (signed) is a screenprint from 2011, with an estimated value between £13,500 and £20,000. This artwork has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 6%. There have been 7 sales at auction since its entry to the market in June 2015. In the last 12 months, the average selling price was £14,000, across 1 sale. Over the past five years, the hammer price has ranged from £14,000 in March 2025 to £28,000 in March 2022. The average return to the seller is £16,469. This work is part of a limited edition of 50.

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Auction Results

Auction Date	Auction House	Location
March 2025	Sotheby's London	United Kingdom
March 2023	Christie's London	United Kingdom
March 2022	Tate Ward Auctions	United Kingdom
July 2018	Bonhams Knightsbridge	United Kingdom
March 2018	Chiswick Auctions	United Kingdom
June 2016	Phillips London	United Kingdom
June 2015	Bonhams Knightsbridge	United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

Harland Miller’s print, Death What's In It For Me?, is based on his series of paintings inspired by the iconic dust jackets of Penguin books. It was first in 2001 that the artist set out to humorously appropriate the familiar format of these publications. In doing so, Miller ultimately merged the conventions of painting with the possibilities of language.

Miller is evidently influenced by Pop art, figurative art and abstraction in this print. However, in line with the spirit of Penguin books, Miller’s titles are characterised by universally recognizable narratives, seasoned with a touch of tragi-comedy. Another example of this direct and sardonic literary style can be noted in the work, You Can Rely On Me I’ll Always Let You Down.

The artist captures perfectly the three dimensionality of the object on canvas, but attributes the text in the middle greater significance in communicating his message. Furthermore, Miller’s conscious choice of colouring grants the words a sense of levity, demythologising and softening their impact. Accordingly, the cerise and white design allows for a relaxed discussion around the topic of the afterlife, making Death What's In It For Me? more accessible for the public.

British artist, Harland Miller, is renowned for his irreverent reimagining of vintage Penguin book jackets. Playing with nostalgia, cultural, and literary references, the artist combines Pop Art motifs with the brushstrokes of Abstract Expressionism. Miller's paintings and prints are often imbued with dark humour, with works such as You Can Rely On Me I'll Always Let You Down being characterised by an undercurrent of satire and self-depreciation. Exploring the relationship between word and image has undoubtedly allowed Miller's art to comment on the frequent disconnect between representation and reality, and influence artists such as The Connor Brothers in their practice.

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