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Splice - Signed Print by Bridget Riley 1975 - MyArtBroker

Splice
Signed Print

Bridget Riley

£8,000-£12,000Value Indicator

$16,000-$25,000 Value Indicator

$14,500-$22,000 Value Indicator

¥80,000-¥120,000 Value Indicator

€9,000-€14,000 Value Indicator

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¥1,590,000-¥2,380,000 Value Indicator

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75 x 54cm, Edition of 45, Screenprint

Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 45

Year: 1975

Size: H 75cm x W 54cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

Last Auction: March 2025

Value Trend:

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Auction Results

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Auction House
Location
Return to Seller
Hammer Price
Buyer Paid
March 2025
Kinghams Auctioneers
United Kingdom
£7,650
£9,000
£11,250
June 2018
Forum Auctions London
United Kingdom
May 2017
McTear's
United Kingdom
October 2015
Phillips New York
United States
April 2007
Christie's London
United Kingdom
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The value of Bridget Riley’s Splice (signed) is estimated to be worth between £8,000 and £12,000. This screenprint, created in 1975, has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 6%. This work has an auction history of five total sales since its entry to the market in April 2007. Over the past 12 months, the average selling price was £9,000, with a total sales volume of 1. The hammer price over the past five years has ranged from £6,750 in September 2018 to £9,000 in October 2022. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 45.

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Meaning & Analysis

Splice is composed of alternating vertical zig zag lines that form quadrangles. Each zig zag line is composed of two colours: red and either green or blue. As the eye moves down the page, there are a decreasing number of green sides on alternating rows of zig zags, and an increasing number of blue sides. The red side of the line either composes the outer or inner edge of the quadrangle, depending on one’s perception of the composition. It is this optical trickery and ambiguity which Riley revelled in and experimented with consistently throughout her career.

Embracing the relativity of how one perceives colour, Riley revelled in exploring the visual and emotional effects of certain colour combinations. By integrating optical, scientific effects into the language of painting, Riley skilfully merges mathematical precision with artistic freedom and expression. Through repeating simple geometric shapes, Riley dazzles the viewer with an arresting spectacle. Ultimately, Splice stimulates the viewer’s eyes into sharper attention, both to art and to reality.

  • Bridget Riley, a leading figure in the British Op-Art movement, has captivated audiences with her abstract paintings and prints that challenge visual perception. Born in London, 1931, Riley’s artistic journey evolved from semi-Impressionist beginnings to geometric mastery, significantly influencing modern art. Her groundbreaking artworks, from Movement In Squares to the vibrant Stripes series, explore optical phenomena and colour dynamics, creating mesmerising, dizzying effects. With a prolific career spanning over seven decades, Riley’s innovative designs and perceptual disruptions continue to shape contemporary British art, solidifying her enduring influence in the realm of abstract and modern art.