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About Lilac - Signed Print by Bridget Riley 2007 - MyArtBroker

About Lilac
Signed Print

Bridget Riley

£4,300-£6,500Value Indicator

$8,500-$13,000 Value Indicator

$7,500-$11,500 Value Indicator

¥40,000-¥60,000 Value Indicator

5,000-8,000 Value Indicator

$40,000-$60,000 Value Indicator

¥820,000-¥1,240,000 Value Indicator

$5,500-$8,000 Value Indicator

7% AAGR

AAGR (5 years) This estimate blends recent public auction records with our own private sale data and network demand.

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 75

Year: 2007

Size: H 32cm x W 65cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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Bridget Riley's About Lilac (signed) from 2007 is a vibrant screenprint, estimated to be worth between £4,300 and £6,500. This artwork has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 7%. There have been 12 sales in the last 12 months, with an average selling price of £4,736. Over the past five years, the hammer price has varied from £4,000 in January 2025 to £7,500 in March 2022. This work is somewhat rare, having been sold 36 times since its initial sale in November 2012. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 75.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
January 2025Phillips London United Kingdom
December 2024Bonhams New Bond Street United Kingdom
September 2024Tate Ward Auctions United Kingdom
September 2024Bonhams New Bond Street United Kingdom
May 2024Bonhams New Bond Street United Kingdom
March 2024Forum Auctions London United Kingdom
March 2022Sotheby's London United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

In an interview, Riley once justified her use of the curved form by saying: “one cannot tackle the instability and infinite variety of colour relationships without relying on some sort of formal backbone.” “By using twisted curves” Riley states, “I could bunch up colour sensations in a way that went further than the lateral groupings. When colours are twisted along the rise and fall of a curve their juxtapositions change continually”. Therefore, the curvilinear forms present in About Lilac, and that underpin the entire Lozenges series, are a formal progression from the stripe of Riley’s earlier works and enable a greater depth of interaction and exploration into varying colour combinations.

  • 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.

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