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Peter Schlesinger (sepia) - Signed Print by David Hockney 1976 - MyArtBroker

Peter Schlesinger (sepia)
Signed Print

David Hockney

£2,250-£3,400Value Indicator

$4,450-$6,500 Value Indicator

$4,050-$6,000 Value Indicator

¥20,000-¥30,000 Value Indicator

2,700-4,050 Value Indicator

$22,000-$35,000 Value Indicator

¥440,000-¥660,000 Value Indicator

$2,800-$4,250 Value Indicator

3% AAGR

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Medium: Lithograph

Edition size: 90

Year: 1976

Size: H 40cm x W 30cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of David Hockney's Peter Schlesinger (sepia) is estimated to be worth between £2,250 and £3,400. This signed lithograph print from 1976 has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 3%. This work has an auction history of nine total sales since its entry to the market in November 2004. In the past 12 months, the hammer price has ranged from £1,200 in December 2024 to £3,175 in April 2021. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 90.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
December 2024Bonhams New Bond Street United Kingdom
November 2023Sotheby's Online United Kingdom
March 2023Christie's New York United States
April 2021Christie's London United Kingdom
March 2020Christie's London United Kingdom
March 2016Bonhams Knightsbridge United Kingdom
February 2014Bonhams Knightsbridge United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

In Peter Schlesinger (sepia), Hockney employs lithography to create a nuanced portrait of his former partner. The sepia tones evoke a sense of memory, reflecting the artist's recollection of their relationship. Hockney's precise line work and subtle gradations of tone create a lifelike representation, with particular attention paid to Schlesinger's eyes and facial features. The background, though minimal, adds depth to the composition through carefully placed shadows.

The portrait's composition, featuring Schlesinger's direct gaze, demonstrates Hockney's ability to convey personal connection through his art. Hockney utilised a combination of crayon and tusche (liquid lithographic ink) on the limestone printing surface to achieve varying textures and tonal qualities. This technique allowed him to capture the subtleties of Schlesinger's features and create a sense of dimensionality within the monochromatic palette.

The artwork is part of Hockney's broader examination of personal connections in the 1970s, a period when he produced numerous portraits of friends and acquaintances. It exemplifies Hockney's approach to portraiture during this time, characterised by its blend of technical precision in lithography and focus on capturing the essence of his subjects.