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The Sexton Disguised As A Ghost - Signed Print by David Hockney 1969 - MyArtBroker

The Sexton Disguised As A Ghost
Signed Print

David Hockney

£1,900-£2,850Value Indicator

$3,750-$5,500 Value Indicator

$3,400-$5,000 Value Indicator

¥17,000-¥26,000 Value Indicator

2,300-3,450 Value Indicator

$19,000-$28,000 Value Indicator

¥360,000-¥540,000 Value Indicator

$2,400-$3,600 Value Indicator

4% AAGR

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Medium: Etching

Edition size: 100

Year: 1969

Size: H 46cm x W 32cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of David Hockney's The Sexton Disguised As A Ghost (signed) is estimated to be worth between £1,900 and £2,850. This etching print from 1969 has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 4%. This work has an auction history of 12 total sales since its entry to the market in June 2007. In the past five years, the hammer price has ranged from £3,000 in April 2022 to £4,009 in March 2021. 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
April 2022Bonhams Knightsbridge United Kingdom
April 2021Bonhams Knightsbridge United Kingdom
March 2021Bonhams Los Angeles United States
September 2020Sotheby's Online United Kingdom
October 2019Rosebery's Fine Art Auctioneers United Kingdom
September 2019Sotheby's Online United Kingdom
November 2017Sworders United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

In The Sexton Disguised As A Ghost, Hockney employs etching and aquatint techniques to create a stark, minimalist scene. The central figure, a tall, textured stone, stands prominently against a blank background, its spectral form accentuated by the surrounding smaller stones. This piece is one of 39 etchings in Hockney's Illustrations for Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm series, where he reimagines traditional stories through his distinctive visual language. The etching's simplicity and careful composition demonstrate Hockney's skill in creating evocative imagery with minimal detail. The artist's choice to represent the ghost as a stone figure reflects his innovative approach to visual storytelling, challenging conventional depictions of supernatural entities.

  • 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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