Black Gold by Michael Godard: Collector's Guide
The edition, size, story, and how to collect Black Gold - a limited edition giclee by Michael Godard, on gallery-wrapped canvas, signed and numbered, and shipped free and insured in the US.
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Black Gold is a limited edition giclee by Las Vegas pop artist Michael Godard, offered in one size (28" x 35") as a Signed and Numbered Edition of 500 priced at $1,195, a gallery-wrapped canvas, documented with a certificate of authenticity and free, insured US delivery.
- Artist: Michael Godard, the Las Vegas pop artist known as the "Rockstar of the Art World"
- Medium: limited edition giclee, archival pigment inks on gallery-wrapped canvas
- Subject: an oil-rig scene drawn from Godard's own family history, a rarer subject in a catalog built mostly on cocktails and casinos
- Edition: one documented edition offered today - the Signed and Numbered Edition of 500
- Size & price: 28" x 35"; $1,195
- Collecting: hand-signed and numbered, documented with a certificate of authenticity, and shipped free and insured within the US
About Black Gold
Black Gold draws on a personal memory rather than the bar and casino scenes that make up most of Godard's catalog. His grandfather, father, and uncle all worked oil rigs in their youth, and this piece is his tribute to that world, rendered in the same high-contrast, character-driven style that has made him one of the best-known pop artists working today. It is a favorite among collectors of Las Vegas pop art and limited edition giclee who also gravitate toward Godard's rarer, more personal subjects.
Oil-industry imagery is uncommon in Godard's body of work, which centers overwhelmingly on martinis, olives, and casino floors, and that rarity is part of what makes Black Gold stand out to longtime collectors. If you are ready to start or grow a collection, browse the full range of Michael Godard art for sale.
Edition, size & price of this limited edition giclee
Black Gold is currently offered in one documented edition, hand-signed and individually numbered by the artist. Earlier print runs of this title, including an Artist Proof, a G Edition, a Gallery Proof, and a Mini Edition, were released in 2009 and are no longer part of the gallery's live offering; the price below reflects the current listing.
| Edition | Size | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Signed & Numbered Edition of 500 | 28" x 35" | $1,195 |
This is the documented run currently offered for this title. Black Gold is a giclee, a fine-art process using archival pigment inks, here on gallery-wrapped canvas.
Where Black Gold fits in Godard's work
Godard's catalog runs heavily toward martinis, olives, and casino floors, so a working-class, family-rooted subject like an oil rig stands out. It shows the same bold outlines and saturated color he applies to his olive characters, turned instead toward a memory of hard labor, a side of his catalog that collectors of his Occupations and Western-tagged pieces often seek out specifically.
About Michael Godard
From draftsman and drummer to "Rockstar of the Art World"
Born in 1963 and later based in Las Vegas, Godard studied at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena and at UNLV, and spent years working as a draftsman and commercial illustrator, and drumming in Las Vegas bands, before painting full time. The turning point was a friend's request for a birthday painting about dirty martinis: he answered with personified, animated olive characters full of attitude, and that became the visual language behind the nickname collectors know him by, the "Rockstar of the Art World."
The signature style
His pop art is instantly recognizable, personified olives, grapes, and other characters set against high-contrast backgrounds, rendered with theatrical exaggeration and a satirist's sense of timing, plus the small hidden details that reward repeat viewing. Black Gold shows that same craft applied to a quieter, more personal subject.
Beyond the canvas, and giving back
His book Don't Drink and Draw, with a foreword by friend and collector Ozzy Osbourne, was named an Art Book of the Year in 2006. Since 2006, following the loss of his daughter Paige to brain cancer at 16, the artist has maintained an ongoing charitable relationship with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and related causes. This title joins a catalog of limited edition fine art he has been building for more than twenty years. For the complete story, read the full artist biography.
Authenticity, shipping & guarantee
Certificate of authenticity: a certificate documenting the edition type and edition number accompanies your purchase, issued through the gallery as an authorized Godard dealer.
Signed edition: the 28" x 35" Signed and Numbered Edition of 500 is hand-signed and hand-numbered by the artist.
Shipping & insurance: orders ship packaged for fine-art canvas and insured, with free shipping on US purchases. See our shipping policy for details.
How we verified this guide
Every claim above comes from a first-party gallery source:
- Edition, size, price, medium, certificate of authenticity, and shipping: the live product record for this artwork.
- Artist biography, nickname, style, and charitable work: our About the artist reference.
- Full review process and correction policy: our editorial & authentication standards.
Author: the Michael Godard Gallery Editorial Team (editorial research and writing). Reviewed by Michael, Michael Godard Gallery (edition, size, and pricing verified against the live product record, and cross-checked against the gallery's master price list), profile at our editorial & authentication standards. Published September 22, 2026. Last reviewed September 22, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Black Gold signed and numbered?
Yes. Black Gold is currently offered only as a Signed and Numbered Edition of 500, hand-signed and individually numbered by Michael Godard.
What size and price is it available in?
One size, 28" x 35", as the Signed and Numbered Edition of 500, priced at $1,195.
What is it printed on?
Black Gold is a giclee on gallery-wrapped canvas.
Does it come with a certificate of authenticity?
Yes. A certificate documenting the edition type and edition number accompanies your purchase, issued through the gallery as an authorized Godard dealer.
How is it shipped, and is it insured?
It ships packaged for fine-art canvas and insured, with free shipping on purchases within the US. See the shipping policy for full details.
Is it in stock?
The Signed and Numbered Edition of 500 is currently available; it is a fixed, limited run, so check the product page for current availability and price.
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