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One Small Step - Signed Print by Bridget Riley 2009 - MyArtBroker

One Small Step
Signed Print

Bridget Riley

£4,950-£7,500Value Indicator

$10,000-$15,000 Value Indicator

$9,000-$13,500 Value Indicator

¥45,000-¥70,000 Value Indicator

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¥950,000-¥1,430,000 Value Indicator

$6,000-$9,500 Value Indicator

69% AAGR

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 300

Year: 2009

Size: H 44cm x W 29cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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Bridget Riley's One Small Step (signed), a screenprint from 2009, is estimated to be worth between £4,950 and £7,500. This artwork has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 69%. In the last 12 months, the average selling price was £4,833 across 3 total sales. Over the past five years, the hammer price has ranged from £1,461 in April 2021 to £7,500 in February 2023. Since its first sale in April 2011, this work has been sold 22 times. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 300.

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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
July 2024Forum Auctions London United Kingdom
September 2023Bonhams New Bond Street United Kingdom
April 2023Bonhams New Bond Street United Kingdom
February 2023Chiswick Auctions United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

In One Small Step, Riley’s curve-edged forms appear to be stepping out of the two-dimensional surface of the print, towards the viewer, emphasising the dynamism contained in her artworks. This print is reminiscent of the sculptures by the Italian Futurist Umberto Boccioni Riley so admired. The work’s title is perhaps a nod to that movement, to the pink curve that bravely runs outside of the print’s concentric rectangles — as though it were pushed out by the flash of dark blue that sits securely in the middle of the piece. Moreover, in the title, Riley is no doubt referencing one of the most well-known quotes from modern history, serving as an intriguing reminder that humankind’s greatest achievements begin with a single, small step.

The three strong shades of this print, bold and unerring in line and breadth of colour, and wholly different from the more conscious use of colour in the artist’s earlier works, leave us to wonder what inspired the artful confidence of such a comparatively small image.

  • 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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