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An Image Of Ken - Signed Print by David Hockney 1985 - MyArtBroker

An Image Of Ken
Signed Print

David Hockney

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Medium: Lithograph

Edition size: 20

Year: 1985

Size: H 76cm x W 5cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of David Hockney’s An Image Of Ken (signed) is estimated to be worth between £4,900 and £7,500. This lithograph print, created in 1985, has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 6%. This work has an auction history of two sales, both in 2020, and the hammer price has varied from £3,805 in July 2020 to £5,646 in April 2023. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 20.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
April 2023Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers United States
July 2020Christie's New York United States

Meaning & Analysis

In this experimental portrait, the human face appears disfigured as Hockney deliberately violates the sense of symmetry and proportion in his rendition of the facial features. The man’s chin is turned towards the telephone receiver on the left-hand side of the picture. The eyes, nose, and forehead, turned in the opposite direction, outgrow the unfinished facial contour that appears below. The perspective, overall, creates a sense of disorientation. As the two incompatible facial shapes overlap, their various features vie for the viewer’s attention, making it difficult to single out one central characteristic. Hockney commented on his experiments with perspective in the late 1980s: ”In a way, what I have been trying to move away from is a fixed viewpoint. That kind of line drawing on the whole works because you feel it’s accurate, you feel the line has got the volume, or the line has got the person. The line is doing all the work. The viewer knows that. And somehow the way the line is used there I feel I’ve explored. I’d rather explore it another way now.“

  • 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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