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Lucian Freud

David Dawson Signed Print

David Dawson

Lucian Freud

David Dawson

Name: David Dawson
Brand: Lucian Freud
Rating: 5 (262 reviews)

Signed Print

Lucian Freud

60 x 43cm, Edition of 46, Etching, 1998

Medium: Etching

Edition size: 46

Year: 1998

Size: H 60cm x W 43cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

£4,700-£7,000

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The value of Lucian Freud's David Dawson (signed) is estimated to be worth between £4,700 and £7,000. This etching print, created in 1998, has an auction history of four total sales since its entry to the market in September 2015. Over the past 12 months, the average selling price was £4,312, across a total of one sale. The hammer price over the last five years has ranged from £4,312 in December 2024 to £5,883 in March 2024. The average annual growth rate of this work is currently -15%. This artwork is part of a limited edition of 46.

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April 2026

Sotheby's New York

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Meaning & Analysis

David Dawson (1998) captures Freud’s long-time studio assistant with the same unflinching gaze he brought to all his sitters. This piece, rendered on Somerset paper, fits seamlessly into Freud’s exploration of the human form and emotion, where expression emerges not through exaggeration, but through the precision of close observation.

Lucian Freud’s David Dawson is characterised by its intense portrayal and distortion of features. The etching technique used by Freud highlights his ability to convey emotion and character through line work and shading. This artwork stands out for its detailed depiction of Dawson, a frequent model and close friend of Freud. The piece reflects Freud's broader artistic journey, where he explores the complexities of human expression.

Famed for his representations of the human form, Lucian Freud is one of the 20th Century's most celebrated artists. The grandson of psychoanalyst, Sigmund Freud, the artist confronts the psychological depth and bare complexities of the human body. From his early works to his celebrated nudes and portraits, Freud's canvases resonate with an almost tactile intensity, capturing the essence of his subjects with unwavering honesty. Freud painted only himself, close friends, and family, which floods his work with an intimacy that is felt by the viewer. His pursuit of honesty through portraiture shaped the trajectory of figurative art in the 20th century.

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