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Billy Wilder Lighting His Cigar - Signed Print by David Hockney 1982 - MyArtBroker

Billy Wilder Lighting His Cigar
Signed Print

David Hockney

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69 x 44cm, Edition of 20, Photographic print

Medium: Photographic print
Edition size: 20
Year: 1982
Size: H 69cm x W 44cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: December 2021

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December 2021
Sotheby's New York
United States
£15,951
£18,766
£23,645
February 2012
Phillips London
United Kingdom
October 2005
Bonhams New Bond Street
United Kingdom
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The value of David Hockney’s Billy Wilder Lighting His Cigar (signed) is estimated to be worth between £18,000 and £27,000. This photographic print from 1982 has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 4%. This is a rare artwork with an auction history of three total sales since its entry to the market in October 2005. The hammer price over the past five years has ranged from £15,951 in July 2022 to £15,951 in July 2022. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 20.

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Meaning & Analysis

This photo collage consists of six separate images of Wilder pieced together against a pastel pink background. The use of the analogue film contributes to the formal beauty of the composition as it renders the scene in deep tones of red and orange. A glass of red wine and warm shades of Wilder’s surroundings match the pink background, recalling the vibrant aesthetics of Hockney’s early interior paintings. Against a natural inclination to search for the most central image, the playful composition urges the viewer to study the collage up and down. A sense of scene progression ensues from the movement of our eyes across the image. Because differences between images are subtle, scanning parts of the collage quickly seems to put the central figure and their bodily language in motion. The amalgamation of static images captures the passing of time as we seem to witness the progression of the scene from lighting a cigarette to the moment of smoking. Hockney would speak of his collages as ones, in which space is an illusion as opposed to time. According to the artist, “Time is accounted for in the number of pictures. You know it took time to take them, wait for them, put them down.”

  • 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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