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Portrait Of Mother III - Signed Print by David Hockney 1985 - MyArtBroker

Portrait Of Mother III
Signed Print

David Hockney

£6,000-£9,500Value Indicator

$12,000-$19,000 Value Indicator

$10,500-$17,000 Value Indicator

¥50,000-¥90,000 Value Indicator

7,000-11,500 Value Indicator

$60,000-$90,000 Value Indicator

¥1,170,000-¥1,850,000 Value Indicator

$7,500-$12,000 Value Indicator

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Medium: Lithograph

Edition size: 25

Year: 1985

Size: H 51cm x W 44cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of David Hockney's Portrait Of Mother III (signed) is estimated to be worth between £6,000 and £9,500. This lithograph print, created in 1985, has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 1%. This is a rare artwork, with an auction history of three total sales since its entry to the market in May 2021. The hammer price over the past five years has ranged from £5,588 in November 2023 to £9,604 in September 2021. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 25.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
November 2023Sotheby's Online United Kingdom
September 2021Bonhams Los Angeles United States
May 2021Phi Auctions United States

Meaning & Analysis

The artist’s portrait of his mother makes her tender, contemplative gaze a central feature of the portrait. The eyes of the woman occupy the most central part of the image, their brightness, connoting a sense of joy and youthfulness against subtle signs of aging. The mesmerising colour of the irises immediately draws the viewer’s attention as the surrounding outlines of the attire and hair, rendered in similar tones of blue, enhance the impression of eyes and gaze holding the central place in the picture. 

Hockney’s choice to represent his mother with the use of vibrant pastel lines not only contributes to a formal beauty of the composition but also links the subject to an ageless sense of radiance. Although the woman’s facial expression appears wistful, the undertone of the portrait differs from the artists’ earlier depictions of Laura. Hockney’s play with colours reconciles the melancholy of the gaze with a dimension of lightheartedness.

  • 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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