Street art prints: what you should know
Street art prints are the most accessible way to bring the work of urban artists into your home. Many artists who started on walls and trains now release editions on paper, and those prints trade actively on the secondary market. This category gathers listings for prints by well-known names such as Banksy, KAWS, Shepard Fairey (Obey) and Keith Haring, as well as signed prints by many other artists.
Types of prints you will find
- Screenprints: layered ink pushed through a mesh, one screen per color. Many collectible street art editions are made this way.
- Giclées: high-quality inkjet prints. A giclée can be a legitimate signed edition or simply a reproduction, so the details matter.
- Lithographs and offset prints: a lithograph is a traditional fine-art technique, while offset printing is mainly used for posters and mass-produced reproductions.
- Signed prints: works with a hand signature, usually in pencil, often together with an edition number.
What affects the price of street art prints
The artist and the specific image come first, but several other factors make a big difference. Is the print signed or unsigned? Is it part of a limited, numbered edition or an open run? Is it an official release from the artist or a licensed product? Condition also matters a lot: creases, dents, stains, trimmed margins or faded colors can reduce what a buyer is willing to pay. For older works, documented ownership history adds confidence.
Tips for buying on eBay
- Read the full description and look at every photo, including the corners and the back of the sheet.
- Ask for close-ups of the signature, the edition number and any stamps or marks.
- Be careful with famous images at unusually low prices, as popular street art prints are often copied.
- Check the seller's feedback and return policy before you buy.
Displaying your print
Paper is sensitive to light and humidity. Frame prints with acid-free mount board and UV-filtering glass, and avoid hanging them in direct sunlight or in damp rooms. Good framing protects both the look and the condition of your street art prints over time.
Listings on this page come from independent eBay sellers and are not checked by us.
If you already own a print and want an idea of its value, upload a photo for a free estimate on StreetArtValue.com.