Nineteen Greys C
Nineteen Greys C
Signed Print
Bridget Riley
£9,500-£14,500Value Indicator
$20,000-$30,000 Value Indicator
$17,000-$26,000 Value Indicator
¥90,000-¥140,000 Value Indicator
€11,000-€17,000 Value Indicator
$100,000-$150,000 Value Indicator
¥1,780,000-¥2,720,000 Value Indicator
$12,500-$19,000 Value Indicator
AAGR (5 years) This estimate blends recent public auction records with our own private sale data and network demand.
There aren't enough data points on this work for a comprehensive result. Please speak to a specialist by making an enquiry.
Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 75
Year: 1968
Size: H 76cm x W 75cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
TradingFloor
Track this artwork in realtime
Watch artwork, manage valuations, track your portfolio and return against your collection
Track auction value trend
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2023 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| July 2022 | Wotton Auction Rooms | United Kingdom | |||
| May 2022 | Bonhams New York | United States | |||
| March 2022 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| March 2017 | Forum Auctions London | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2012 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2011 | Christie's London | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Nineteen Greys C is the third in a series of four screen prints executed by Bridget Riley in 1968. In this series, the principle of regularity is expressed overtly in a grid system of equal intervals. The ovals comprising the grid system are facing varying angles, creating a sense of movement that ripples across the surface.
In Nineteen Greys C, the grey hue of each oval darkens in tone towards the lower centre of the composition. In each print, the directional flow of the tones is at a slight variance with the angles and structure of the grid. In this instance, the edges of the composition appear to blur out of focus, as our eyes are drawn to the darker grey tones concentrated in the middle.
This series embodies a committed exploration into the formal qualities of painting: form, shape and colour, which Riley has remained committed to throughout her career. The introduction of grey also marks an important moment in the artist’s career, just before a full spectrum of colour was to be introduced in the 1970s.
Bridget Riley, a leading figure in the British Op-Art movement, has captivated audiences with her abstract paintings and prints that challenge visual perception. Born in London, 1931, Riley’s artistic journey evolved from semi-Impressionist beginnings to geometric mastery, significantly influencing modern art. Her groundbreaking artworks, from Movement In Squares to the vibrant Stripes series, explore optical phenomena and colour dynamics, creating mesmerising, dizzying effects. With a prolific career spanning over seven decades, Riley’s innovative designs and perceptual disruptions continue to shape contemporary British art, solidifying her enduring influence in the realm of abstract and modern art.
