Collectors Edition - July 14th
Tue, Jul 14, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 483
Life is Beautiful - Mr. Brainwash (Thierry Guetta, French, b. 1966)
Estimate: $1,300 - $1,500
Starting Bid
$800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
This is a limited edition, hand-painted resin sculpture titled "Life is Beautiful" by the prominent contemporary street artist Mr. Brainwash (Thierry Guetta).
Visual & Technical Description
- Form & Text: The sculpture renders the artist's iconic, optimistic motto "Life is Beautiful" into a dynamic 3D typographical script. The cursive lettering features fluid, continuous linework that seamlessly flows into a flat structural base.
- Finish: The piece is heavily detailed with multi-color graffiti splatters and drips over a solid base coat. Spontaneous streaks of red, yellow, green, and blue paint mimic raw street art aesthetics and action painting techniques.
- Dimensions: The item measures 11" x 6" x 4".
About the Artist & Series
Mr. Brainwash rose to international fame through the Oscar-nominated, Banksy-directed 2010 documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop. His signature style blends pop culture references with high-energy street graffiti. "Life is Beautiful" was the title of his historic debut 2008 Los Angeles exhibition. The phrase remains his most famous and highly collected sculptural series, encapsulating his brand of upbeat, urban visual commenta
Ltd Hand Painted Resin Sculpture
Available payment options
Congratulations on your winning! As per policy, balances of $2500 or more will need to be paid via bank wire, Zelle, check or money order. See below for payment instructions: Zelle: Send payment to williamsonauction@gmail.com • Wire Transfer: Domestic: WIRE Bank of America Routing: 026009593 Account: 898161769476 Williamson Auction Gallery International: Swift Code:BOFAUS3N Swift Code: BOFAUS6S-NON US CURRENCY Bank of America Account: 898161769476 Bank Address: 222 Broadway, New York, Ny 10038 Check: Williamson Auction Gallery 3816 N 29th Ave Hollywood, FL 33020
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