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Nineteen Greys (complete set) - Signed Print by Bridget Riley 1968 - MyArtBroker

Nineteen Greys (complete set)
Signed Print

Bridget Riley

£12,000-£18,000Value Indicator

$25,000-$35,000 Value Indicator

$22,000-$35,000 Value Indicator

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¥2,380,000-¥3,570,000 Value Indicator

$16,000-$24,000 Value Indicator

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76 x 75cm, Edition of 75, Screenprint

Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 75

Year: 1968

Size: H 76cm x W 75cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

Last Auction: October 2024

Value Trend:

-9% AAGR

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Auction Date
Auction House
Location
Return to Seller
Hammer Price
Buyer Paid
October 2024
Christie's New York
United States
$13,500
$16,000
$20,000
September 2024
Sotheby's London
United Kingdom
September 2020
Christie's London
United Kingdom
March 2020
Christie's London
United Kingdom
June 2017
Bonhams New Bond Street
United Kingdom
September 2013
Christie's London
United Kingdom
October 2006
Bonhams San Francisco
United States
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Bridget Riley's Nineteen Greys (complete set) (signed), a screenprint from 1968, is estimated to be worth between £12,000 and £18,000. This artwork has been sold 10 times at auction since its initial sale on 2nd July 1998. In the last 12 months, the average selling price was £13,664, across 2 total sales. Over the past five years, the hammer price has ranged from £12,329 in October 2024 to £15,000 in September 2024. The average annual growth rate of this work is -9%. This artwork is part of a limited edition of 75.

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Meaning & Analysis

Bridget Riley’s Nineteen Greys serves as a significant collection within her oeuvre, reflecting her contributions to the Op Art movement. This series includes four screenprints, each displaying 19 carefully arranged grey hues that create an illusion of depth and movement. The screenprinting technique employed allows for a precise gradation of tones, enhancing the visual impact. Notable features include the meticulous arrangement and the subtle interplay of light and shadow, which challenge the viewer’s perception. Comparatively, this series aligns with Riley’s broader artistic exploration of geometric abstraction, where simple forms evolve into complex visual phenomena. Produced in the context of the 1960s Op Art movement, Nineteen Greys encapsulates the era's interest in visual perception and reality, solidifying Riley's role as a key figure in contemporary art.

  • 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.