Gold Fish by Michael Godard: Collector's Guide
The editions, sizes, story, and how to collect Gold Fish, a limited edition canvas giclee from $595, authenticated, numbered, and shipped free and fully insured in the US.
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Gold Fish is a limited edition canvas giclee by Las Vegas pop artist Michael Godard, offered in four editions at two sizes from $595 for the 17.5" x 22" G Edition to $1,995 for the 28" x 35" Gallery Proof, with a certificate of authenticity and free, fully insured US delivery.
- Artist: Michael Godard, the Las Vegas pop artist known as the "Rockstar of the Art World"
- Medium: limited edition giclee on gallery-wrapped canvas
- Subject: an olive painted as a swimmer, inspired by the Olympics
- Editions: four editions: G, Signed & Numbered, Artist Proof, and Gallery Proof
- Sizes & price: 17.5" x 22" and 28" x 35"; $595 to $1,995
- Collecting: the Signed & Numbered edition is hand-signed; the Artist's Proof has a 1 color and the Gallery Proof a 5 color paint embellishment; free, fully insured US shipping
About Gold Fish
Gold Fish is painted in the bold, saturated color and theatrical style that has defined Godard's work since the 1990s. It is a gallery-wrapped canvas, and the product record tags it with olives, pop culture and sports.
It appeals to collectors of Las Vegas pop art, cocktail and bar wall art, and sports-themed decor. If you are ready to start or grow a collection, browse the full range of Michael Godard art for sale.
Editions, sizes & prices of this limited edition giclee
Gold Fish is offered in four limited editions across two sizes, all on gallery-wrapped canvas. The Artist's Proof features a 1 color paint embellishment and the Gallery Proof a 5 color paint embellishment.
| Edition | Size | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| G Edition of 100 | 17.5" x 22" | $595 |
| Signed & Numbered Edition of 150 | 28" x 35" | $1,195 |
| Artist Proof Edition of 75 | 28" x 35" | $1,595 |
| Gallery Proof Edition of 75 | 28" x 35" | $1,995 |
Prices shown are the current live listing prices. Each edition is a fixed print run, so once an edition sells out, no further prints of that size or type are produced.
The story behind Gold Fish
Godard explains the idea on the product record: "I was so excited by Michael Phelps' performance in the Olympics I decided to paint him as an olive." It is a good example of how his personified-olive style stretches to sports and pop culture.
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 characters, bold saturated color, and theatrical exaggeration with a satirist's sense of timing. Gold Fish applies that same craft to its own subject, exactly what you see in this piece.
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. 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.
Authorized dealer: the gallery is an authorized Godard dealer, so purchases trace back to the artist.
Edition: the Signed and Numbered edition is hand-signed and numbered by the artist; the other editions are individually numbered.
Shipping & insurance: orders ship in protective fine-art packaging and fully 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:
- Editions, sizes, prices, medium, certificate of authenticity, and shipping: the live product record for this artwork, with edition availability cross-checked against the gallery's master price list.
- 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 the master price list), profile at our editorial & authentication standards. Published October 3, 2026. Last reviewed October 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gold Fish signed and numbered?
Yes. The Signed and Numbered Edition of 150 is signed by Michael Godard and individually numbered. The G Edition of 100, Artist Proof Edition of 75, and Gallery Proof Edition of 75 are individually numbered.
What sizes and prices is it available in?
Gold Fish is offered in two sizes: 17.5" x 22" (G Edition, $595) and 28" x 35" (Signed and Numbered, $1,195; Artist Proof, $1,595; Gallery Proof, $1,995).
What inspired Gold Fish?
Godard says on the product record that he was so excited by Michael Phelps' performance in the Olympics that he decided to paint him as an olive.
Does it come with a certificate of authenticity?
Yes. A certificate that verifies the edition type, number, and artist confirmation accompanies your purchase.
How is it shipped, and is it insured?
It ships fully insured in protective packaging built for fine-art prints, with free shipping on all purchases within the US.
Will more editions be released?
No. Each edition is a fixed print run; once an edition sells out, no further prints of that size or type are produced.
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