Karl Lagasse - 'One Dollar' Sculptural Screenprint, Black Edition, 2021

Name: Karl Lagasse - 'One Dollar' Sculptural Screenprint, Black Edition, 2021
Brand: The Collector
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Scupltural one dollar bill by Karl Lagasse, matte black with silver printing, numbered 73/100 and signed by the artist. - view 1

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Estimated value

$450 - $850

Rarity

Scarce(6/10)

KARL LAGASSE - 'ONE DOLLAR' SCULPTURAL SCREENPRINT, BLACK EDITION, 2021: IDENTIFICATION

A three-dimensional sculptural work by French artist Karl Lagasse, featuring a distorted US one-dollar bill motif. The piece is executed in a monochrome black-on-black aesthetic with silver-toned line work. The substrate appears to be a lightweight aluminum or composite material that has been manually manipulated into a structural wave. The verso features the artist's signature 'KARL LAGASSE' and a limited edition numbering '73/100', both applied in a contrasting white or silver pigment.

Compare with other artworks in the archive: Guillaume Corneille (Dutch, 1922-2010) - Abstract Composition, Mixed Media on Paper, 1962, Contemporary Impasto Seascape with Pilings, "Excellent" Bronze Equestrian Sculpture.

PERIOD & ATTRIBUTION

Karl Lagasse (born 1981) is a French artist known for his 'One Dollar' series, which began gaining significant international market traction around 2009. This specific production, dated by the 'Series 1995' facsimile and modern editioning, aligns with his later minimalist explorations of currency. The work is part of a larger Pop Art tradition that treats financial instruments as icons, following the lineage established by Andy Warhol's 1962 '200 One Dollar Bills'.

COLLECTOR NOTES

Karl Lagasse was named one of the top ten photographers/artists under 30 in the world by Artprice in 2009.

SCARCITY

Scarce80-90%

CommonLegendary

Genuinely harder to find. Perhaps only dozens come to market annually. Collectors actively watch for these pieces.

Rarity 6/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 11 art items at rarity 6 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Dozens per year at market
Documented provenance valued
Active collector pursuit

Confidence Factors

Signature style and placement are consistent with documented Lagasse editions
Edition numbering '73/100' corresponds to known 2021 releases
Production quality of the screen-print graphics matches authenticated examples

How does authenticity detection work?

THE ART SPECIALIST'S TAKE

Museum-Trained Art Historian

Connoisseur

High confidence due to the clear visibility of the signature, specific edition numbering, and consistent material execution characteristic of this specific artist's workshop.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Clear hand-applied signature 'Karl Lagasse' on the left margin.
2Sequential editioning '73/100' indicates a controlled production run.
3Complex 'wave' deformation is characteristic of the artist's metalwork editions.
4Reproduction of the 1995 series dollar bill is a specific recurring motif in Lagasse's catalog.

UNCERTAINTIES

•High prevalence of secondary market 'style of' works, though the numbering here suggests authenticity.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Verify the presence of a Certificate of Authenticity (COA), which typically accompanies these editions.
→Examine the edges for any signs of post-factory paint touch-ups.

CONDITION & GRADE

Excellent/Near Mint

Grading breakdown

Surface integrity is high with no visible fingerprints or oxidation on the metallic print; corners remain sharp and free of bending damage beyond the artist's structural manipulation.

Condition

The item appears in excellent condition with no visible scuffing to the matte black finish. The manual bends are sharp and consistent with the artist's intentional formatting.

ART MARKET VALUATION

$450 - $850

Updated: May 11, 2026

Who buys this

Contemporary art collectors focusing on Pop Art and 'Street Art' adjacent investment pieces.

What increases value

•Low edition number (under 100)
•High-contrast 'Black Edition' colorway which is currently trending in interior design
•Pristine condition of the matte finish