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Contrejour In The French Style - Signed Print by David Hockney 1974 - MyArtBroker

Contrejour In The French Style
Signed Print

David Hockney

£40,000-£60,000Value Indicator

$80,000-$120,000 Value Indicator

$70,000-$110,000 Value Indicator

¥370,000-¥550,000 Value Indicator

50,000-70,000 Value Indicator

$390,000-$590,000 Value Indicator

¥7,570,000-¥11,350,000 Value Indicator

$50,000-$80,000 Value Indicator

11% AAGR

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Medium: Intaglio

Edition size: 75

Year: 1974

Size: H 74cm x W 74cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of David Hockney's Contrejour In The French Style (signed) is estimated to be worth between £40,000 and £60,000. This intaglio print, created in 1974, has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 9%. This work has an auction history of 13 total sales since its entry to the market on 20th November 1993. In the last 12 months, the hammer price has ranged from £45,360 in June 2022 to £75,000 in April 2021. The average annual growth rate 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
September 2024Christie's London United Kingdom
September 2022Christie's London United Kingdom
June 2022Christie's London United Kingdom
April 2022Sotheby's New York United States
September 2021Christie's London United Kingdom
June 2021Cornette de Saint Cyr Paris France
April 2021Christie's London United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

In Contrejour In The French Style, Hockney masterfully captures the interplay of light and shadow through etching and aquatint techniques. The composition features a window with sunlight streaming through, casting a warm glow on the room's interior. Hockney's meticulous detailing of the patterned walls and parquet flooring demonstrates his precision and attention to texture. This work continues his exploration of domestic spaces and their interaction with natural light, a theme he began developing in the late 1960s. The use of soft green and yellow colours and delicate lines creates a tranquil atmosphere, inviting contemplation of everyday moments. The piece is notable for its technical execution, combining etching with aquatint to achieve rich tonal depth.