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Sidewalk Cafe (2008)
Signed Print

Bob Dylan

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54 x 41cm, Edition of 295, Giclée print

Medium: Giclée print

Edition size: 295

Year: 2008

Size: H 54cm x W 41cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

Last Auction: October 2024

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October 2024
Duke's Auctioneers
United Kingdom
£468
£550
£688
November 2022
Rosebery's Fine Art Auctioneers
United Kingdom
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Bob Dylan's Sidewalk Cafe (2008) is a signed Giclée Print, with an estimated value of £350 to £550. This artwork has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 16%. This piece has an auction history of two sales, both within the last 12 months. The hammer price over the past five years has ranged from £550 in October 2024 to £1,300 in November 2022. The average return to the seller over the past five years is £786. This work is part of a limited edition of 295.

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Meaning & Analysis

Sidewalk Cafe exemplifies Dylan's dynamic compositional style, dropping the viewer directly into a familiar urban setting. The style of the chairs, tables, pillars, and curbside decoration are both specific and universally familiar. The artwork exists in several atmospheric variations - some warm and summery, others depicting night scenes or rain-soaked streets with glistening reflections. In each, the composition remains the same, incorporating slightly distorted perspectives with curved roads and buildings, a hallmark of his visual approach that transforms familiar scenes into emotionally resonant imagery.

This 2008 print was released during a watershed year when Dylan received the Pulitzer Prize Special Citation in April, making him the first rock and roll artist to receive this honour. The piece showcases his spontaneous, sketch-like quality that reflects his improvisational approach, mirroring the spontaneity found in his musical performances. Dylan's ability to blur the line between reality and abstraction invites viewers to engage with familiar urban environments in new ways. The café setting connects to Dylan's broader exploration of American social spaces and his fascination with places where authentic culture unfolds.

  • American icon, Bob Dylan, has successfully established himself as a visual artist alongside his highly decorated musical career. Having formed a distinctive visual style, Dylan's art often mirrors the poetic and introspective nature of his music, reflecting his profound observations and reflections on the human experience. Drawing on every day experiences and objects, the artist's works are characterised by bold lines and washes of vibrant colour. Dylan's visual art has been featured in exhibitions around the world, allowing audiences to experience another facet of his creative genius and demonstrating the depth of his artistic versatility and creative expression.