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Postcard Of Richard Wagner With A Glass Of Water - Signed Print by David Hockney 1973 - MyArtBroker

Postcard Of Richard Wagner With A Glass Of Water
Signed Print

David Hockney

£1,700-£2,550Value Indicator

$3,350-$5,000 Value Indicator

$3,050-$4,550 Value Indicator

¥16,000-¥23,000 Value Indicator

2,050-3,050 Value Indicator

$17,000-$25,000 Value Indicator

¥330,000-¥490,000 Value Indicator

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Medium: Etching

Edition size: 100

Year: 1973

Size: H 22cm x W 15cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of David Hockney's Postcard Of Richard Wagner With A Glass Of Water (signed) is estimated to be worth between £1,700 and £2,600. This etching print, created in 1973, has shown consistent value growth and has an auction history of 20 total sales since its entry to the market in September 2008. The artwork has a steady auction history and 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
September 2024Los Angeles Modern Auctions United States
November 2023Sotheby's Online United Kingdom
June 2023Artcurial France
April 2023Bukowskis, Stockholm Sweden
March 2022Sotheby's Online United Kingdom
June 2021Stair Galleries United States
March 2021Sotheby's Online United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

Featuring a variety of genre-defying painterly backdrops, these designs evoked the bold theatrically-orientated piece A Souvenir Of A Triple Bill For Andrea Velis (1982) and the experimental Snails Space series. Later in Hockney’s career in the 2000s, Hockney devised a so-called ‘Wagner drive’, crafting a playlist of the composer’s music designed to crescendo as he reached the crest of one of Hollywood’s many hills.

A product of Hockney’s collaboration with long-standing friend and master printer, Maurice Payne, this etching distorts the profile of the German composer, which is covered by a glass of water. In the same year, conceptual artist Michael-Craig Martin devised the piece An Oak Tree, which comprises a glass of water placed on a bathroom shelf. The thematic similarities between Hockney’s bold, masterful etching and this installation artwork suggest the nature of the former as a work of playful commentary on the state of contemporary art at the time.

  • 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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