
Paintings
2 works

Overcoming Optimism, 2014
Screen print
54 x 43 in 137.2 x 109.2 cm
Edition
Edition of 50
*Overcoming Optimism* (2014) is a screen print by Harland Miller, measuring 54 x 43 in 137.2 x 109.2 cm. Edition of 50. This work is part of Harland Miller's screenprint and edition production — large-format works that share his Penguin series' combination of wit, pathos, and formal precision while deploying them in different visual registers. Produced with The Paragon Press, London, these editions represent strong value for collectors building a representative Miller collection. Harland Miller (b. 1964, Yorkshire) is one of the most significant British artists of his generation, best known for his Penguin Book Cover series. His prints are held in the British Museum, the British Council Collection, and numerous private collections internationally. Works have achieved consistent results at Christie's, Bonhams, Phillips, and Sotheby's, with major editions commanding £15,000–£80,000 and unique paintings reaching seven figures. Guy Hepner represents Harland Miller editions from our New York gallery. Contact us for pricing, availability, and condition reports.
Price on Application
Auction History

Overcoming Optimism · Harland Miller · Phillips · 2025-07 · $27,940

Overcoming Optimism, from Penguin Plays · Harland Miller · Phillips · 2022-10 · $11,340

Overcoming Optimism · Harland Miller · Christie's · 2022-09 · $19,286

Overcoming Optimism · Harland Miller · Bonhams · 2020-06 · $39,547

Overcoming Optimism · Harland Miller · Bonhams · 2019-12 · $0

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