Marguerites
Marguerites
Signed Print
David Hockney
£11,500-£18,000Value Indicator
$24,000-$35,000 Value Indicator
$21,000-$35,000 Value Indicator
¥110,000-¥170,000 Value Indicator
€13,500-€21,000 Value Indicator
$120,000-$190,000 Value Indicator
¥2,230,000-¥3,480,000 Value Indicator
$15,000-$24,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Etching
Edition size: 100
Year: 1973
Size: H 42cm x W 32cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | Sotheby's Online | United Kingdom | |||
| May 2024 | Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr | France | |||
| November 2023 | Sotheby's Online | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2023 | Bonhams Knightsbridge | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2022 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| September 2022 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| March 2022 | Sotheby's Online | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
A delicate study of this large kind of daisy, Marguerites depicts a swirl of flowers competing for space in what appears to be a tumbler. While this is an etching the work comes across as a watercolour with its delicate tones and lack of defining outlines. The glass itself is expertly rendered, convincing in its transparency and the depiction of the water level. While still and flat the composition is suffused in movement and life, the marguerites vying for light and attention, seemingly eager to please the viewer. The work is representative of Hockney's skill at depicting flowers which has occupied a large part of his extensive career, across painting, drawing and printmaking. Within print he has worked across etching, lithography, screen printing and has even used an office photocopier to create experimental effects as well as realist depictions of this natural beauty. Most recently the artist has turned to digital drawing as his preferred method and many of the works he produces as iPad prints today have roots in these earlier studies which allowed him to become a virtuoso of light and space.
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.
