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Celia In A Wicker Chair (black state) - Signed Print by David Hockney 1974 - MyArtBroker

Celia In A Wicker Chair (black state)
Signed Print

David Hockney

£10,500-£15,000Value Indicator

$21,000-$30,000 Value Indicator

$19,000-$27,000 Value Indicator

¥100,000-¥140,000 Value Indicator

12,500-18,000 Value Indicator

$100,000-$150,000 Value Indicator

¥2,010,000-¥2,880,000 Value Indicator

$13,000-$19,000 Value Indicator

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Medium: Etching

Edition size: 20

Year: 1974

Size: H 67cm x W 54cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of David Hockney’s Celia In A Wicker Chair (black state) is estimated to be worth between £10,500 and £15,000. This signed etching, created in 1974, has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 2%. This work has an auction history of three total sales since its entry to the market in April 2015. The hammer price over the past 12 months has ranged from £10,791 in October 2023 to £12,670 in September 2022. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 20.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
October 2023Sotheby's New York United States
September 2022Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Chicago United States
April 2015Christie's New York United States

Meaning & Analysis

Unlike the late 1970s lithographs emphasising the meditative atmosphere surrounding the model, this 1974 print captures Celia in a seated, full-length pose, boldly confronting the viewer’s gaze. Covering the chair with short, densely accumulated lines, Hockney endows the only object in the print with a sense of texture while also exposing the vibrant floral print of the model’s dress, the epitome of bold designs associated with Celia Birtwell’s name in the world of fashion.

This portrait, combining the minimalism of the scene with a meticulous approach to detail enabled by etching, is not typical of the way in which Hockney represented Celia Birtwell in his works. Throughout his career, the model has been a subject to Hockney’s experiments with techniques, styles, and traditions including cubism and abstract art.

Here, a uniform, crisp line of etching renders the subject in a highly realistic manner. Through the fine quality of line achieved in the medium, Hockney forges a dialogue with the great practitioners of etching in the history of art, such as Rembrandt. The print exemplifies how Hockney’s favourite models were constantly rediscovered by him in different techniques and mediums.

Speaking of his fascination with Rembrandt’s work, Hockney has said: ‘You need three things for paintings: the hand, the eye and the heart… Two won’t do. A good eye and heart is not enough, neither is a good hand and eye. It applies to every painting and drawing Rembrandt ever made.’ As Hockney drew people who were close to him over a long period of time, his body of work allows the viewer to trace the evolution of his visual language as well as the many dimensions of the sitters’ emotions and feelings.

  • 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.

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