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Illustrations for Six Fairy Tales From The Brothers Grimm Edition A (complete set) - Signed Print by David Hockney 1970 - MyArtBroker

Illustrations for Six Fairy Tales From The Brothers Grimm Edition A (complete set)
Signed Print

David Hockney

£60,000-£90,000Value Indicator

$120,000-$180,000 Value Indicator

$110,000-$160,000 Value Indicator

¥540,000-¥810,000 Value Indicator

70,000-110,000 Value Indicator

$580,000-$870,000 Value Indicator

¥11,680,000-¥17,520,000 Value Indicator

$70,000-$110,000 Value Indicator

64% AAGR

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Medium: Etching

Edition size: 100

Year: 1970

Size: H 45cm x W 32cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of David Hockney's Illustrations for Six Fairy Tales From The Brothers Grimm Edition A (complete set) is estimated to be worth between £60,000 and £90,000. This signed etching from 1970 has shown consistent value growth, with an impressive average annual growth rate of 56%. This is a rare artwork with an auction history of 6 total sales since its entry to the market in December 1998. In the last 12 months, there have been no sales, however, in the last five years, the hammer price has ranged from £19,913 in October 2023 to £78,362 in October 2023. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 100.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
October 2023Christie's New York United States
October 2023Sotheby's New York United States
March 2019Christie's London United Kingdom
March 2017Christie's London United Kingdom
December 2011Wright United States
December 1998Christie's London United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

Hockney's Illustrations For Six Fairy Tales From The Brothers Grimm Edition A (complete set) offers a visual reinterpretation of timeless tales. The series showcases Hockney's approach to printmaking and storytelling, combining traditional narratives with contemporary artistic techniques. Hockney's etchings vary in style, from intricate detailing to stark minimalism. His use of aquatint adds depth and texture, enhancing the narrative quality of each piece. In Rapunzel, for example, Hockney depicts the tower with bold, geometric lines, contrasting with the delicate rendering of the character's flowing hair.

The artist's choice of scenes and their visual representation adds a new dimension to these well-known stories. In The Boy Who Left Home to Learn Fear, Hockney's interpretation of fearful elements creates a surreal, dreamlike quality. The etching The Little Sea Hare demonstrates Hockney's skill in creating texture through line work, particularly in the depiction of water and vegetation.

Hockney's printmaking process involved multiple stages, including plate preparation, acid etching, and careful inking. This meticulous approach is evident in the fine line work and tonal variations across the series. For instance, in Fundevogel, Hockney uses cross-hatching to create shadows, while in The Older Rapunzel, he employs lighter, more fluid lines to convey movement. This series invites viewers to reconsider familiar narratives through Hockney's unique artistic lens, demonstrating his ability to merge classical storytelling with modern printmaking techniques.