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Lithographic Water Made Of Lines (T.252) - Signed Print by David Hockney 1980 - MyArtBroker

Lithographic Water Made Of Lines (T.252)
Signed Print

David Hockney

£80,000-£120,000Value Indicator

$160,000-$240,000 Value Indicator

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7% AAGR

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Medium: Lithograph

Edition size: 39

Year: 1980

Size: H 74cm x W 87cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of David Hockney’s Lithographic Water Made Of Lines (T.252) (signed) is estimated to be worth between £90,000 and £120,000. Over the past five years, the hammer price ranges from £59,055 in September 2020 to £95,053 in October 2022. This lithograph print, created in 1980, has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 7%. This work has an auction history of 18 total sales since its entry to the market in May 2013. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 39.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
March 2024Christie's London United Kingdom
December 2022Phillips London United Kingdom
October 2022Sotheby's New York United States
October 2021Christie's New York United States
September 2020Phillips London United Kingdom
November 2019Bonhams New York United States
October 2018Christie's New York United States

Meaning & Analysis

Hockney's Lithographic Water Made Of Lines (T.252) exemplifies his distinctive approach to depicting water. The lithograph, printed in tones of blue and green, employs a combination of lines and washes to create a dynamic representation of a swimming pool. The intricate lines mimic the fluidity and motion of water, while the blue washes add depth and dimension. This piece is part of Hockney's Paper Pools series, depicting a recurring motif that reflects his interest in capturing the play of light on water surfaces. The artwork's meticulous detail highlights Hockney's technical skill in lithography, a medium he explored extensively during this period. The Paper Pools series marked a significant phase in Hockney's career where he experimented with representing water through various printmaking techniques. This lithograph showcases his ability to translate the complex visual properties of water into a two-dimensional medium, demonstrating his ongoing exploration of perspective and representation in art, and reflecting Hockney's continued development in of printmaking and his unique vision in portraying familiar subjects in novel ways.

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