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My Mother, Los Angeles, Dec - Signed Print by David Hockney 1982 - MyArtBroker

My Mother, Los Angeles, Dec
Signed Print

David Hockney

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132 x 99cm, Edition of 20, Photographic print

Medium: Photographic print
Edition size: 20
Year: 1982
Size: H 132cm x W 99cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: September 2019

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September 2019
Phillips London
United Kingdom
£8,500
£10,000
£12,500
September 2019
Sotheby's Online
United Kingdom
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The value of David Hockney’s My Mother, Los Angeles, Dec (signed) is estimated to be worth between £30,000 to £45,000. This Photographic Print from 1982 is a rare artwork, having been sold twice at auction since its initial sale on 10th September 2019. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 20.

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Meaning & Analysis

Much like another of Hockney’s photo collage pieces from the same year, such as My Mother, Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire, November (1982), My Mother, Los Angeles, Dec (1982) depicts Hockney’s mother, Laura, following the death of her husband, Kenneth. Although Hockney’s mother is the main focal point of its composition, the piece makes a point of including numerous other details within its ocular scope, mostly in the form of household objects; dotted around Laura Hockney we can see a Poinsettia plant, a large collection of what appear to be encyclopaedias, and a suitcase which alludes to Hockney’s mother having travelled to visit her son in the United States from Yorkshire. In a nod to the theatrical preoccupations of some of Hockney’s earlier ‘80s works and the Hockney And The Stage series, a book on wildly-successful English theatre actor John Gielgud is positioned at Hockney’s mother’s feet; referencing the artist’s recent work for the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, a painted sketch of a pulcinella character sits on top of the bookcase. These many small details disrupt the habitual, unifocal scope of the traditional portrait – a format only further questioned by the whimsical inclusion of Hockney’s own feet at the bottom of the composition, a gesture which renders this piece a double portrait of sorts. Much like in many of the other prints in this series, including Luncheon At The British Embassy, Tokyo, February 16th 1983 (1983), or Gregory Reading In Kyoto (1983), each individual image mimics the movement of Hockney’s eye.

  • 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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