British artist David Shrigley’s 2023 screenprint, 'I Destroyed the Tennis Ball,' is currently up for auction through Vanguarts Auctions on the Artsy platform. The work, a 26-color screenprint on Somerset Satin paper from an edition of 125, features the artist's signature deadpan humor and cartoon aesthetic. Estimated to sell between $2,500 and $3,500, the piece is part of the 'Contemporary Dialogue: Icons & Emerging Voices' sale.
This auction highlights the robust secondary market for Shrigley’s prints, which remain highly accessible and popular among contemporary collectors. As an artist represented in major institutional collections like MoMA and the Tate, Shrigley’s ability to blend high-art prestige with viral, satirical appeal continues to drive consistent demand in the online auction sector.