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Celia Looks - Signed Print by David Hockney 1980 - MyArtBroker

Celia Looks
Signed Print

David Hockney

£5,000-£7,500Value Indicator

$10,000-$15,000 Value Indicator

$9,000-$13,500 Value Indicator

¥45,000-¥70,000 Value Indicator

6,000-9,000 Value Indicator

$50,000-$70,000 Value Indicator

¥980,000-¥1,460,000 Value Indicator

$6,000-$9,500 Value Indicator

-5% AAGR

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Medium: Lithograph

Edition size: 54

Year: 1980

Size: H 27cm x W 28cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of David Hockney’s Celia Looks (signed) is estimated to be worth between £5,000 and £7,500. This lithograph print, created in 1980, has an auction history of eight total sales since its entry to the market on 16th December 2018. In the last 12 months, the average selling price was £4,390, across a total of 1 sale. Over the past five years, the hammer price has varied from £4,074 in December 2020 to £12,898 in September 2022. The average annual growth rate of this artwork is -5%. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 54.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
October 2024Larsen Gallery United States
November 2023Sotheby's Online United Kingdom
September 2022Phillips London United Kingdom
October 2021Christie's New York United States
September 2021Gorringes United Kingdom
December 2020Sotheby's New York United States
December 2019Forum Auctions London United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

This work differs from many other prints portraying the famous fashion designer in that it places its focus solely on the woman’s face. Rendered in a strikingly sparse way, Celia Birtwell’s profile occupies almost a whole right side of the print. The woman’s hand emerges indistinctly from the left corner, with two fingers gently touching the chin. Hockney’s line here is vividly fragmented, picking up and fading in an irregular manner. The portrayal of eyes, nose, and lips contrasts with the elements outside the central area of the print as this is where the contour becomes thinner or almost indistinct.

Contrasting sharply with the saturated colours of Celia, Carennac, August (1971) or the stylistic experiments in An Image Of Celia (1984-6), this minimalistic print exemplifies Hockney’s continued need to diversify his work. Attesting to the artist’s avid interest in life and people around him, the print exemplifies how Hockney rediscovered his models in different techniques.

  • British-born artist David Hockney is a kaleidoscopic force in the art world. Born in 1937, Hockney's vibrant palette and innovative techniques have left an indelible mark on contemporary art. A pioneer of the British Pop Art movement in the 1960s, he seamlessly transitioned through various styles, from photo collages to vivid landscapes. Renowned for his exploration of light and space, Hockney's versatility extends to painting, printmaking, photography, and stage design. A captivating storyteller, his works often capture the essence of modern life with a playful yet profound touch. With a career spanning decades, Hockney remains an enduring visionary in the ever-evolving art world.

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