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Untitled No. 168 - Signed Print by David Hockney 2010 - MyArtBroker

Untitled No. 168
Signed Print

David Hockney

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Medium: Digital Print

Edition size: 25

Year: 2010

Size: H 94cm x W 71cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of David Hockney's Untitled No. 168 (signed) is estimated to be worth between £60,000 and £100,000. This digital print artwork, created in 2010, has an auction history of two sales since its entry to the market on 18th September 2019. The average annual growth rate of this work is 12%. The hammer price over the past five years has ranged from £32,300 in the last 12 months. The edition size of this piece is limited to 25.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
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September 2020Sotheby's Online United Kingdom
September 2019Christie's London United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

This iPad drawing exemplifies the artist's adept adoption of digital technology in his artistic practice. The composition centres on a bouquet of sunflowers, with vivid yellow petals contrasting against a deep magenta background. Green leaves and stems are rendered with bold, confident strokes, characteristic of Hockney's distinctive style. The vase, adorned with red dots, adds a unique element to the piece.

This work is notable for its exploration of colour and form through digital means. The use of the iPad allowed Hockney to experiment with different textures and layers, resulting in a piece that combines traditional subject matter with contemporary techniques. The digital medium enables a unique interplay of colours and textures that would be challenging to achieve with traditional painting methods.

This piece reflects his ongoing fascination with floral subjects, which he has revisited throughout his career using various media. By creating this work on an iPad, Hockney continues his tradition of embracing new technologies in art-making, a practice he began in the 1980s with photocopiers and fax machines.

  • 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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