Own the definitive image of punk's visual revolution. This is an exceptionally rare, hand-signed and numbered original Xerox print of Jamie Reid's most significant work, "God Save the Queen."
This specific piece is the ultimate collector's edition: the highly sought-after Number 1 out of a strictly limited run of 300.
The Work & The Riot: Art and the Sex Pistols
Released in 1977 during Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee, Jamie Reid's artwork for the Sex Pistols' single was a deliberate act of cultural and political subversion. Reid took Cecil Beaton's iconic royal portrait, defaced it with the song title and band name in his famous "ransom note" typography, and placed it against a torn Union Jack.
The resulting image was a visceral, anarchic cry that perfectly encapsulated the disillusionment of a generation. It was banned by the BBC and many retailers, yet it became the most iconic image of the punk era and a masterpiece of 20th-century political art.
Provenance and Detail
Rarity: Exceptionally rare—numbered 1/300 in gold pen.
Signature: Hand-signed by Jamie Reid in gold pen, featuring his distinct Glyph moniker drawing (a highly desirable addition).
Medium: Ink on paper Xerox, an authentic reflection of the DIY punk aesthetic.
Dimensions: 29.5 \times 21 \text{ cm} (approximately A4 size).
Presentation: Housed in its original custom envelope with a tipped-in title paper label.
Official Release: A verified 2021 release by the artist's London-based gallery, L-13 London.
Jamie Reid: Artist & Anarchist
Jamie Reid (1947–2023) was a British artist, anarchist, and iconoclast most famous for shaping the visual identity of the 1970s punk movement. After studying at Croydon Art School where he met future Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, Reid developed his signature aesthetic: a raw, confrontational style utilizing cutout newspaper letters (the "ransom note" look), collage, and décollage (the process of tearing away paper). His work, including the covers for "God Save the Queen," "Anarchy in the U.K.," and the album Never Mind the Bollocks, helped to define punk's rage against the establishment. His pieces are held in major public collections globally, including The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London, cementing his legacy as a globally significant political artist.
Own the definitive image of punk's visual revolution. This is an exceptionally rare, hand-signed and numbered original Xerox print of Jamie Reid's most significant work, "God Save the Queen."
This specific piece is the ultimate collector's edition: the highly sought-after Number 1 out of a strictly limited run of 300.
The Work & The Riot: Art and the Sex Pistols
Released in 1977 during Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee, Jamie Reid's artwork for the Sex Pistols' single was a deliberate act of cultural and political subversion. Reid took Cecil Beaton's iconic royal portrait, defaced it with the song title and band name in his famous "ransom note" typography, and placed it against a torn Union Jack.
The resulting image was a visceral, anarchic cry that perfectly encapsulated the disillusionment of a generation. It was banned by the BBC and many retailers, yet it became the most iconic image of the punk era and a masterpiece of 20th-century political art.
Provenance and Detail
Rarity: Exceptionally rare—numbered 1/300 in gold pen.
Signature: Hand-signed by Jamie Reid in gold pen, featuring his distinct Glyph moniker drawing (a highly desirable addition).
Medium: Ink on paper Xerox, an authentic reflection of the DIY punk aesthetic.
Dimensions: 29.5 \times 21 \text{ cm} (approximately A4 size).
Presentation: Housed in its original custom envelope with a tipped-in title paper label.
Official Release: A verified 2021 release by the artist's London-based gallery, L-13 London.
Jamie Reid: Artist & Anarchist
Jamie Reid (1947–2023) was a British artist, anarchist, and iconoclast most famous for shaping the visual identity of the 1970s punk movement. After studying at Croydon Art School where he met future Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, Reid developed his signature aesthetic: a raw, confrontational style utilizing cutout newspaper letters (the "ransom note" look), collage, and décollage (the process of tearing away paper). His work, including the covers for "God Save the Queen," "Anarchy in the U.K.," and the album Never Mind the Bollocks, helped to define punk's rage against the establishment. His pieces are held in major public collections globally, including The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London, cementing his legacy as a globally significant political artist.
