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Splice - Signed Print by Bridget Riley 1975 - MyArtBroker

Splice
Signed Print

Bridget Riley

£16,000-£24,000Value Indicator

$30,000-$50,000 Value Indicator

$29,000-$45,000 Value Indicator

¥150,000-¥220,000 Value Indicator

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¥3,020,000-¥4,530,000 Value Indicator

$20,000-$30,000 Value Indicator

37% AAGR

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 45

Year: 1975

Size: H 75cm x W 54cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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Bridget Riley's Splice (signed) is a screenprint from 1975, with an estimated value between £16,000 and £24,000. This artwork has been sold four times at auction since its initial sale on 4th April 2007. There has been no recent sales in the last 12 months or in the last five years. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 45. Bridget Riley's artwork has shown an average annual growth rate of 8%.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
June 2018Forum Auctions London United Kingdom
May 2017McTear's United Kingdom
October 2015Phillips New York United States
April 2007Christie's London United Kingdom
April 2006Bonhams San Francisco United States

Meaning & Analysis

Splice is composed of alternating vertical zig zag lines that form quadrangles. Each zig zag line is composed of two colours: red and either green or blue. As the eye moves down the page, there are a decreasing number of green sides on alternating rows of zig zags, and an increasing number of blue sides. The red side of the line either composes the outer or inner edge of the quadrangle, depending on one’s perception of the composition. It is this optical trickery and ambiguity which Riley revelled in and experimented with consistently throughout her career.

Embracing the relativity of how one perceives colour, Riley revelled in exploring the visual and emotional effects of certain colour combinations. By integrating optical, scientific effects into the language of painting, Riley skilfully merges mathematical precision with artistic freedom and expression. Through repeating simple geometric shapes, Riley dazzles the viewer with an arresting spectacle. Ultimately, Splice stimulates the viewer’s eyes into sharper attention, both to art and to reality.

  • Bridget Riley, a leading figure in the British Op-Art movement, has captivated audiences with her abstract paintings and prints that challenge visual perception. Born in London, 1931, Riley’s artistic journey evolved from semi-Impressionist beginnings to geometric mastery, significantly influencing modern art. Her groundbreaking artworks, from Movement In Squares to the vibrant Stripes series, explore optical phenomena and colour dynamics, creating mesmerising, dizzying effects. With a prolific career spanning over seven decades, Riley’s innovative designs and perceptual disruptions continue to shape contemporary British art, solidifying her enduring influence in the realm of abstract and modern art.