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Rocks Nevada - Signed Print by David Hockney 1968 - MyArtBroker

Rocks Nevada
Signed Print

David Hockney

£1,300-£1,950Value Indicator

$2,550-$3,850 Value Indicator

$2,350-$3,500 Value Indicator

¥12,000-¥18,000 Value Indicator

1,550-2,300 Value Indicator

$12,500-$19,000 Value Indicator

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Medium: Lithograph

Edition size: 95

Year: 1968

Size: H 65cm x W 50cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of David Hockney’s Rocks Nevada, a signed lithograph from 1968, is estimated to be worth between £1,300 and £1,950. Over the past five years, the hammer price has ranged from £1,300 in October 2023 to £1,794 in June 2020. This artwork has shown consistent value growth and has an auction history of 10 total sales since its entry to the market in May 2005. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 95.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
October 2023Sworders United Kingdom
June 2020A.N. Abell Auction Company United States
November 2018Germann Auctions Switzerland
September 2018Christie's London United Kingdom
June 2017Van Ham Fine Art Auctions Germany
September 2014Christie's London United Kingdom
February 2012Christie's London United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

In Rocks Nevada, Hockney employs a reductive approach to capture a rocky landscape. The lithograph features a balanced composition with three distinct elements: a grey rock atop a green one, both resting on a series of red and black lines. This use of colour and form showcases Hockney's ability to distil natural elements into fundamental shapes and hues.

The choice of BFK Rives paper, known for its texture, enhances the precise lines and tonal variations of the artwork. This technical decision reflects Hockney's growing expertise in printmaking during this period.

Rocks Nevada aligns with Hockney's broader interest in landscapes, evident in other works such as his later Yorkshire series. The simplicity in this lithograph exemplifies the artist's exploration of how basic elements can represent a scene, a theme prevalent in his work during the late 1960s. The work's restrained palette and composition provide a counterpoint to some of his more vibrant pieces from the same period, such as A Bigger Splash (1967).

  • British-born artist David Hockney is a kaleidoscopic force in the art world. Born in 1937, Hockney's vibrant palette and innovative techniques have left an indelible mark on contemporary art. A pioneer of the British Pop Art movement in the 1960s, he seamlessly transitioned through various styles, from photo collages to vivid landscapes. Renowned for his exploration of light and space, Hockney's versatility extends to painting, printmaking, photography, and stage design. A captivating storyteller, his works often capture the essence of modern life with a playful yet profound touch. With a career spanning decades, Hockney remains an enduring visionary in the ever-evolving art world.