Kate
Kate
Signed Print
Tracey Emin
£4,150-£6,000Value Indicator
$8,500-$12,500 Value Indicator
$7,500-$11,000 Value Indicator
¥40,000-¥60,000 Value Indicator
€4,750-€7,000 Value Indicator
$40,000-$60,000 Value Indicator
¥780,000-¥1,120,000 Value Indicator
$5,500-$8,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Etching
Edition size: 250
Year: 2006
Size: H 41cm x W 58cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | Forum Auctions London | United Kingdom | |||
| November 2024 | Capsule Gallery Auction | United States | |||
| October 2024 | Forum Auctions London | United Kingdom | |||
| July 2024 | Forum Auctions London | United Kingdom | |||
| June 2024 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2023 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| April 2023 | Duke's Auctioneers | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Kate is a 2006 polymer gravure etching by Tracey Emin, depicting the supermodel Kate Moss in a reclining pose. Crafted on wove paper, this piece is part of a limited edition of 250, signed and numbered by Emin. Known for her expressive line work, Emin captures the essence of her subjects with minimal detail, fitting seamlessly into her oeuvre of intimate portrayals.
Emin's Kate exemplifies her ability to convey emotion through simplicity. The etching features Moss in a relaxed, contemplative state, captured with delicate, sparse lines that reveal Emin's mastery of minimalism. This approach highlights the supermodel’s iconic status while maintaining an air of vulnerability. Emin's use of polymer gravure etching allows for subtle tonal variations, enhancing the work's depth. The choice of Moss as a subject underscores Emin’s engagement with contemporary culture and celebrity, echoing the artist's own public persona.
Tracey Emin, born in 1963, stands as a fearless provocateur in the contemporary art scene. A trailblazer of the Young British Artists (YBA) movement in the late 1980s, the artist has sparked conversation and controversy for decades. Confronting themes of love, trauma and femininity with great vulnerability, Emin's work is a visceral tapestry of her life and has forged an intimate dialogue between artist and audience. In 1999, this raw approach to storytelling won her a nomination to the Turner Prize and, in 2007, it got her a coveted spot as a Royal Academician at the Royal Academy of Arts (RA).
