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Rain - Signed Print by David Hockney 1973 - MyArtBroker

Rain
Signed Print

David Hockney

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$120,000-$160,000 Value Indicator

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$590,000-$780,000 Value Indicator

¥11,510,000-¥15,340,000 Value Indicator

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Medium: Lithograph

Edition size: 98

Year: 1973

Size: H 99cm x W 80cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of David Hockney’s Rain (signed) is estimated to be worth between £60,000 and £80,000. This lithograph print, created in 1973, has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 3%. This work has an auction history of 9 total sales since its entry to the market in March 2006. In the past 12 months, the hammer price has ranged from £53,851 in October 2023 to £89,278 in June 2022. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 98.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
October 2023Sotheby's New York United States
September 2023Christie's London United Kingdom
June 2022Heffel Online Canada
September 2017Sotheby's Online United Kingdom
November 2012Sotheby's New York United States
November 2011Bonhams New Bond Street United Kingdom
July 2011Bonhams New Bond Street United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

Perhaps the most famous work in The Weather series, Rain is characterised by its vibrant blue palette which recalls the artist’s representations of swimming pools. Showing a series of puddles made up of concentric circles or ripples being filled by slants of rain, the work is also beautifully abstract in its representation of an atmospheric effect. The water is contained by a frame and yet some drips escape onto the white border of the sheet, mimicking the effect of rain. In this way Hockney shows how he is always capable of pushing his medium further; speaking of this particular effect he said, “I loved the idea of the rain as it hit the ink [and] it would make the ink run. The moment I thought of the idea I couldn't resist it.”

Hockney was assisted in the production of this lithograph by LA master printers Gemini GEL whom he had collaborated with before on A Hollywood Collection and with whom he would work again for the famous Friends portfolio. As well as being inspired by the possibilities of the medium itself Hockney was steeped in the vision of Japanese prints at this time, having returned from the country a couple of years before. Here we see the subtle influence of masters such as Hiroshige and Hokusai who also brought water to life in print.

  • 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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