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Bill And James II - Signed Print by David Hockney 1980 - MyArtBroker

Bill And James II
Signed Print

David Hockney

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78 x 102cm, Edition of 17, Lithograph

Medium: Lithograph

Edition size: 17

Year: 1980

Size: H 78cm x W 102cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

Last Auction: May 2025

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Location
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Hammer Price
Buyer Paid
May 2025
Lama
United States
$7,500
$9,000
$11,500
May 2010
Freeman's
United States
April 2005
Bonhams San Francisco
United States
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The value of David Hockney's Bill And James II (signed) is estimated to be worth between £6,000 and £9,000. This lithograph print, created in 1980, has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 4%. This work has an auction history of three total sales since its entry to the market in April 2005. In the last 12 months, the average selling price was £6,778, across a total of 1 artwork sold. Over the past five years, the average return to the seller has been £5,761. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 17.

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Meaning & Analysis

As an artist reluctant towards commissioned portraits throughout his career, Hockney sought to capture something intimate about the personality of his sitters and chose to depict people who were close to him. Given its pared-down visual language and focus on the intimacy of the dialogue, Bill And James II can be seen to represent, what Hockney called in reference to Picasso’s portraits of Marie-Thérèse, a work of art about ‘the kind of intimate seeing.’

A fine detail of the wistful facial expressions reflects Hockney’s mastery of the printmaking technique, a medium that fascinated the artist from his early student days at the Royal College of Art. While faces of the two figures display precision and detail, the thin contours outlining the bodily postures are fragmented. The clarity of the image seems to fade deliberately in the bottom part of the print, urging the viewer to focus on what fascinated Hockney most: the depth and mystery of the human face.

  • 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.