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An Erotic Etching - Signed Print by David Hockney 1975 - MyArtBroker

An Erotic Etching
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

11% AAGR

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Medium: Etching

Edition size: 100

Year: 1975

Size: H 22cm x W 16cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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David Hockney's An Erotic Etching (signed) from 1975, an etching, is estimated to be valued between £5,500 and £8,500. This artwork has shown consistent value growth, with an annual average growth rate of 11%. Over the past 12 months, the hammer price has ranged from £2,700 in May 2021 to £6,604 in November 2023. This is a rare piece with an auction history of 24 total sales since its entry to the market in May 1997. 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
November 2023Sotheby's Online United Kingdom
June 2023Bonhams New Bond Street United Kingdom
April 2022Phillips New York United States
December 2021Bonhams New Bond Street United Kingdom
August 2021Sworders United Kingdom
June 2021Chiswick Auctions United Kingdom
May 2021Hall's Fine Art United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

Featuring a number of interviews with influential artists of the period, such as Henry Moore, Hans Bellmer, Allen Jones and Hockney himself, Webb’s book was the first scholarly exploration of the importance of eroticism as a source of artistic inspiration. Hockney’s print accompanies the work’s lengthy exploration of the interplay between pornography, societal attitudes towards sex, and artistic production: themes which permeate its visibly erotic subject matter.

A straightforward portrayal of nudity and sexual activity, An Erotic Etching moves away from Hockney’s coded references to homosexuality, characteristic of his hugely famous work We Two Boys Together Clinging (1961), the name of which references a poem by American writer Walt Whitman. Forthright and candid, this etching is a direct reflection of the period in which it was created: produced at a time when homosexuality was no longer illegal in Britain — it was legalised in 1967 — the work sees Hockney explore his own sexuality in a direct and determined fashion.

  • 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.