Name: Gold
Brand: David Hockney
Rating: 5 (231 reviews)

Track auction value trend

The value of David Hockney’s Gold (signed) is estimated to be worth between £900 and £1,300. This artwork has shown consistent value growth and has an auction history of four total sales since its initial entry to the market in April 2011. The average annual growth rate for this piece is -10%. This etching print from 1969, is a rare artwork with an auction history of four total sales. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 100.

Auction Date

Auction House

Location

Hammer Price

Return to Seller

Buyer Paid

April 2020

Galerie Kornfeld

Germany

June 2019

Galerie Kornfeld

Germany

November 2018

Germann Auctions

Switzerland

July 2015

Christie's New York

United States

April 2011

Wright

United States

Meaning & Analysis

Along with A Room Full Of Straw and Straw On The Left, Gold On The Right, this work relates to the fairy tale of Rumpelstiltskin which Hockney illustrated as part of his Illustrations For Six Fairy Tales From The Brothers Grimm. Before embarking on the series Hockney read all 239 stories in the Brothers Grimm collections and even took trips down the Rhine to research the settings of these fables. He proceeded to select six tales to focus on and produced 39 etchings, a medium he chose because it allowed him to reproduce his illustrative style of drawing. Showing an explosion of transformed straw above a gold bar, Gold recalls some of the artist’s earlier prints in which he includes text, such as Study For Rumpelstiltskin as well as unrelated works like Myself and My Heroes. In its simple composition, devoid of characters or background, the work reflects the simplicity of the way the fairy tales are told, with linear narratives and clear morals, while at the same time being injected with a sense of the magical and the mythical. Comprising 39 prints, the series was published in 1969 and became a bestselling book.

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.