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Celia Seated In An Office Chair - Signed Print by David Hockney 1974 - MyArtBroker

Celia Seated In An Office Chair
Signed Print

David Hockney

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90 x 75cm, Edition of 60, Intaglio

Medium: Intaglio

Edition size: 60

Year: 1974

Size: H 90cm x W 75cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

Last Auction: Freeman's - United States

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Auction Date
Auction House
Location
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Buyer Paid
May 2025
Freeman's
United States
$8,500
$10,000
$13,000
November 2024
Nosbüsch & Stucke
Germany
September 2024
Freeman's
United States
November 2023
Sotheby's Online
United Kingdom
November 2023
Sotheby's Online
United Kingdom
April 2023
Phillips New York
United States
January 2023
Sotheby's Online
United Kingdom
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The value of David Hockney's Celia Seated In An Office Chair (signed) is estimated to be worth between £8,000 and £12,000. This intaglio print, created in 1974, has shown consistent value growth since its first sale in May 1997. This is a rare artwork with an auction history of 15 total sales. Over the past 12 months, the hammer price has ranged from £5,588 in November 2023 to £12,670 in September 2022. The average annual growth rate of this work is currently at -7%. This artwork is part of a limited edition of 60.

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Meaning & Analysis

This print portrays the designer on a classic swivel chair. She appears to be making a concerted effort to sit up straight and appears ill at ease in this position. Her face and body are slightly turned away from us, her features partly concealed by her shaggy curls.

As with many other of Hockney’s portraits of Birtwell, her style takes centre stage. The artist pays close attention to her garments, representing cut, patterns and accessories beautifully, perhaps in a bid to convey the sitter’s own gift for fashion. The soft tones of brown, black and red of her figure are set against the stark contrast of the turquoise chair as well as the paleness of her skin and the white of her blouse.

Many of Hockney's prints of Birtwell are lithographs but here we see him returning to the intaglio technique to achieve a more sketchy style, proving his ability to work across the various mediums of printmaking, and his constant desire for experimentation in his work. Portraits of Celia can be found in many of Hockney’s later print series including Moving Focus and the Gemini G.E.L. 1979 Portfolio, and she continues to be his muse even today; fresh portraits of her appeared in his 2016 show at the Royal Academy, entitled 82 Portraits and 1 Still-Life.

  • 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.

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