Standing Figure (red)
Standing Figure (red)
Signed Print
Stik
£600-£900Value Indicator
$1,250-$1,850 Value Indicator
$1,100-$1,650 Value Indicator
¥6,000-¥9,000 Value Indicator
€700-€1,050 Value Indicator
$6,500-$9,500 Value Indicator
¥120,000-¥180,000 Value Indicator
$800-$1,250 Value Indicator
AAGR (5 years) This estimate blends recent public auction records with our own private sale data and network demand.
There aren't enough data points on this work for a comprehensive result. Please speak to a specialist by making an enquiry.
Medium: Lithograph
Year: 2015
Size: H 76cm x W 24cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
TradingFloor
Track this artwork in realtime
Watch artwork, manage valuations, track your portfolio and return against your collection
Track auction value trend
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | Chiswick Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| June 2023 | Tate Ward Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| November 2021 | Tate Ward Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| November 2021 | Chiswick Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2021 | Sworders | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2021 | Tate Ward Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| July 2019 | Forum Auctions London | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Standing Figure (red) is a signed offset lithograph printed in red, black and white, produced in 2015 by street artist Stik. In the piece, the artist’s six-line stickman stands at a slight angle, glancing apprehensively to the left and is characteristic of his oeuvre.
Stik's figures are characterised by a six-line frame and featureless faces on the one hand, and on the other hand, they have a lifelike quality to them. There is a sense of movement under the surface of the print; the artist's lines are never totally straight, and the characters' stare and discomfort suggest a busy or unsettling scene taking place beyond the frame. In Standing Figure, the stickman's stance reflects his uneasiness and anxiousness; he poses awkwardly as if he needs to restore his balance or take a deep breath before moving forward.
It is possible to see Standing Figure as a demonstration of how Stik's minimalist approach is densely packed with meaning and inexorably linked to its urban context. The six-line Stik man has taken on a considerably greater importance than Stik had initially intended, having come to represent the experience of isolation and insecurity that can result from living in a marginalising urban environment.
London-based street artist, Stik, is celebrated for his distinctive and minimalistic style. By solely using simple, stick-figures, Stik is able to convey profound messages through his work and advocate for marginalised social communities. Inclusivity and resilience underpin his iconic stick-figure motif, with the likes of Liberty and Single Mum promoting empathy and human connection. Having been homeless when starting out as a graffiti artist, Stik developed an affinity to the Hackney community who helped him find his feet, and he now sees his street art as a way to give back to those who helped him.
