Picture Of A Still Life That Has An Elaborate Silver Frame
Picture Of A Still Life That Has An Elaborate Silver Frame
Signed Print
David Hockney
£7,500-£11,500Value Indicator
$16,000-$24,000 Value Indicator
$13,500-$21,000 Value Indicator
¥70,000-¥110,000 Value Indicator
€8,500-€13,500 Value Indicator
$80,000-$120,000 Value Indicator
¥1,400,000-¥2,150,000 Value Indicator
$9,500-$15,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 85
Year: 1965
Size: H 76cm x W 56cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | McTear's | United Kingdom | |||
| April 2019 | Waddington's | Canada | |||
| April 2016 | Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers | United States | |||
| December 2015 | Aspire Auctions | United States | |||
| May 2014 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| December 2012 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| May 2010 | Wright | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
Dating from 1965, Picture Of A Still Life That Has An Elaborate Silver Frame is part of one of the first series of prints Hockney embarked upon with the famous Gemini print workshop upon moving to LA. While he had worked mostly with etching at art college, this collaboration allowed him to test new mediums and to work with colour in a way that was closer to his painting practice. Here we see him taking a classic subject from the history of art – and from his own oeuvre – and subverting it with a subtle twist. A pared back still life of two vases of flowers shown on a grey table is given another dimension of meaning by the addition of the elaborate silver frame of the title. Despite its detail and 3-dimensionality, the frame remains part of the sheet, creating a trompe l’oeil effect that recalls the long running tradition in art history where the artist attempts to trick the viewer by making us question the boundary between the real world and the image. Hockney uses this technique throughout the series, offering a meta commentary on representation and collecting, fact and fiction.
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.
