Pacific Mutual Life
Pacific Mutual Life
Signed Print
David Hockney
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Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 20
Year: 1964
Size: H 51cm x W 64cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2023 | Sotheby's Online | United Kingdom | |||
| February 2012 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| April 2011 | Bonhams New Bond Street | United Kingdom | |||
| February 2008 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2005 | Bonhams New Bond Street | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Pacific Mutual Life is a signed lithographic print by much-loved British artist, David Hockney. Issued in an edition of 20 in 1964, it marks the artist’s return to lithography – a medium he had not used for around 10 years. One of the first prints Hockney made upon arrival in California.
One of the first prints produced by Hockney following his landmark move from cold and grey post-war London to sunny Santa Monica, California, Pacific Mutual Life was issued in a very limited edition of 20 in 1964. Part of the artist’s Early Prints series, it marks Hockney’s return to lithography – a print medium the artist had not used for around 10 years that revolves around the scientific principle that water and grease do not mix. In this print, the productive collision between Hockney, his artworks and American culture is visible for all to see. At the top and bottom of the composition respectively, the words ‘PACIFIC MUTUAL LIFE’ and ‘PERSHING SQUARE’ are inscribed into an abstracted and almost surrealist scene which deftly combines organic form and a rigid, isometric framing device, recalling the artist’s later work for the stage. Referencing both a life insurance company and a public square in downtown Los Angeles, these phrases echo the repellent and dichotomous chemical principles inherent to the lithographic print making technique; Hockney’s love for fantastical narrative (visible throughout the Early Prints collection) and the natural world tussle with the graphic signage of American consumerism, creating a multi-faceted and intricate picture in the process.
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.
