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Backstage Dressing Room - Signed Print by Bob Dylan 2013 - MyArtBroker

Backstage Dressing Room
Signed Print

Bob Dylan

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60 x 46cm, Edition of 295, Giclée print

Medium: Giclée print
Edition size: 295
Year: 2013
Size: H 60cm x W 46cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: March 2021

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Auction Results

Auction Date
Auction House
Location
Return to Seller
Hammer Price
Buyer Paid
March 2021
Morgan O'Driscoll
Ireland
£1,459
£1,716
£2,060
December 2020
Whyte's
Ireland
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The value of Bob Dylan's Backstage Dressing Room (signed) is estimated to be worth between £500 and £750. This Giclée print, created in 2013, has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 25%. This work has an auction history of two sales, both in 16th December 2020, with a hammer price ranges from £1,443 in December 2020 to £1,716 in March 2021. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 295.

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Meaning & Analysis

Backstage Dressing Room is a compelling view into the liminal space between Bob Dylan the private person and Bob Dylan the public persona - a tension he has navigated since his 1966 motorcycle accident led to a partial retreat from public life. The artwork features a dressing table adorned with theatrical items, rendered in warm reds and oranges that establish a welcoming atmosphere. Despite being devoid of people, this intimate backstage scene hints at the preparatory rituals behind Dylan's legendary performances, encouraging the viewer to piece together the stories based on visual clues.

The colour palette, lighting, and thick outlines reference Dylan’s connection to vaudeville and medicine show traditions, which had an influence on both sides of Dylan’s work. By depicting this moment, often hidden from public view, the work invites viewers to engage with the performance of art, similar to the performance of music. When Dylan becomes the artist, as he did in 2008, he must assume a persona and a viewpoint, just as he does when he plays music on stage to thousands. Created during the same period as his 2010 Brazil Series, the piece is one artefact in Dylan's career-long exploration of personal settings and landscapes.

  • 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.

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