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Nineteen Greys (complete set) - Signed Print by Bridget Riley 1968 - MyArtBroker

Nineteen Greys (complete set)
Signed Print

Bridget Riley

£14,000-£21,000Value Indicator

$28,000-$40,000 Value Indicator

$25,000-$40,000 Value Indicator

¥130,000-¥190,000 Value Indicator

17,000-25,000 Value Indicator

$140,000-$210,000 Value Indicator

¥2,650,000-¥3,970,000 Value Indicator

$18,000-$27,000 Value Indicator

-11% 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: 1968

Size: H 76cm x W 75cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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Bridget Riley's Nineteen Greys (complete set) (signed), a screenprint from 1968, is estimated to be worth between £14,000 and £21,000. This artwork has shown consistent value growth and has an auction history of 10 total sales since its entry to the market in July 1998. In the last 12 months, the average selling price was £13,164, across 2 sales. Over the past five years, the hammer price has varied from £12,329 in October 2024 to £26,000 in March 2020. The average annual growth rate of this work is currently -11%. 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
October 2024Christie's New York United States
September 2024Sotheby's London United Kingdom
September 2020Christie's London United Kingdom
March 2020Christie's London United Kingdom
June 2017Bonhams New Bond Street United Kingdom
September 2013Christie's London United Kingdom
October 2006Bonhams San Francisco United States

Meaning & Analysis

Bridget Riley’s Nineteen Greys serves as a significant collection within her oeuvre, reflecting her contributions to the Op Art movement. This series includes four screenprints, each displaying 19 carefully arranged grey hues that create an illusion of depth and movement. The screenprinting technique employed allows for a precise gradation of tones, enhancing the visual impact. Notable features include the meticulous arrangement and the subtle interplay of light and shadow, which challenge the viewer’s perception. Comparatively, this series aligns with Riley’s broader artistic exploration of geometric abstraction, where simple forms evolve into complex visual phenomena. Produced in the context of the 1960s Op Art movement, Nineteen Greys encapsulates the era's interest in visual perception and reality, solidifying Riley's role as a key figure in contemporary art.

  • 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.