Bella McGoldrick Filthy Rich For Sale

About this work

Bella McGoldrick has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary figurative art, distinguished by her bold visual language that merges classical portraiture traditions with provocative contemporary commentary. Her work commands significant attention among collectors who recognise her unique ability to interrogate themes of wealth, excess, and social aspiration through imagery that is at once seductive and subversive. In Filthy Rich, McGoldrick presents a striking meditation on opulence and its discontents. The composition employs her characteristic approach to colour and form, balancing sumptuous visual elements against an underlying tension that invites deeper contemplation. The artist's technical command is evident in her handling of surface and detail, qualities that translate with exceptional fidelity to the Giclée print format. Produced on Hahnemühle German Etching paper, a substrate prized for its archival quality and rich tonal range, this Artist Proof demonstrates the full depth and nuance of McGoldrick's original vision. The twenty-one inch square format creates an intimate yet commanding presence, allowing the viewer sustained engagement with the work's layered meanings. As an Artist Proof, this impression holds particular significance within the edition structure, representing a select group of prints reserved outside the numbered edition and traditionally retained by the artist or allocated to distinguished collections. Such proofs are increasingly sought after by discerning collectors who value their relative scarcity and provenance distinction. McGoldrick's position in the market continues to strengthen as institutional and private collectors alike respond to her incisive cultural observations. Guy Hepner is pleased to offer this work and welcomes enquiries from collectors seeking to acquire this important piece.