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Picture Of Two Chairs - Signed Print by David Hockney 1985 - MyArtBroker

Picture Of Two Chairs
Signed Print

David Hockney

£5,500-£8,500Value Indicator

$11,000-$17,000 Value Indicator

$10,000-$15,000 Value Indicator

¥50,000-¥80,000 Value Indicator

6,500-10,000 Value Indicator

$50,000-$80,000 Value Indicator

¥1,070,000-¥1,650,000 Value Indicator

$7,000-$10,500 Value Indicator

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Medium: Lithograph

Edition size: 60

Year: 1985

Size: H 48cm x W 56cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of David Hockney’s Picture Of Two Chairs (signed) is estimated to be worth between £5,500 and £8,500. This lithograph print, created in 1985, has shown consistent value growth over the past five years. The hammer price has ranged from £5,543 in March 2024 to £17,000 in June 2021. This artwork is popular on the market, having been sold 7 times since its initial sale in May 2000. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 60.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
March 2024Bonhams Los Angeles United States
October 2023Bonhams Los Angeles United States
June 2021Bonhams New Bond Street United Kingdom
July 2013Christie's New York United States
October 2012Phillips New York United States
November 2010Phillips New York United States
May 2005Christie's London United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

This signed print by much-loved British artist David Hockney was first issued in a limited edition of 60 in 1985. Like many of Hockney’s other works, such as those depictions of the Mexican Hotel Ataclán which feature in the artist’s Interiors And Exteriors series, it owes much to the Modernist approach of major 20th-century artists, such as Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall. Much like Hockney’s Photo Collages, which are well known for their rejection of traditional linear perspective, Picture of Two Chairs can be seen as a direct visual translation of Hockney’s eye. In 1985, the same year in which this print was produced, Hockney had a hearing aid fitted, and it was only then that the hard-of-hearing Hockney realised that he benefited greatly from a heightened spatial awareness. This improved sense of space is particularly evident in this print, which frames its objects of study within a perspective-bending three-dimensional box. Commenting on the hearing aid’s benefits, Hockney once said, ‘[Over the last years to compensate for my muffled ears I developed a strong visual space sense I say this because I’m very aware I seem to see in another way that has to do with noticing movement of the eye (time) and perception of space’.

  • 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.