The World's Largest Modern & Contemporary Prints & Editions Platform
Henry In His Office - Signed Print by David Hockney 1976 - MyArtBroker

Henry In His Office
Signed Print

David Hockney

£1,650-£2,450Value Indicator

$3,400-$5,000 Value Indicator

$3,050-$4,500 Value Indicator

¥16,000-¥24,000 Value Indicator

1,900-2,850 Value Indicator

$17,000-$26,000 Value Indicator

¥330,000-¥490,000 Value Indicator

$2,200-$3,300 Value Indicator

There aren't enough data points on this work for a comprehensive result. Please speak to a specialist by making an enquiry.

31 x 29cm, Edition of 20, Lithograph

Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 20
Year: 1976
Size: H 31cm x W 29cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: November 2023
Value Trend:
-7% AAGR

AAGR (5 years) This estimate blends recent public auction records with our own private sale data and network demand.

TradingFloor

1 want this
Find out how Buying or Selling works

Auction Results

Auction Date
Auction House
Location
Return to Seller
Hammer Price
Buyer Paid
November 2023
Sotheby's Online
United Kingdom
$1,950
$2,250
$2,850
November 2017
Swann Galleries
United States
October 2017
Wright
United States
March 2016
Christie's New York
United States
MyPortfolio
Auction Table Image
Unlock access to our full history of auction results
400+International auction houses tracked
30+Years of auction data
We are passionate about selling art, not data. We will never share or sell your information without your permission. By entering your data you consent to our use of your data in accordance with our

Track auction value trend

The value of David Hockney’s Henry In His Office (signed) is estimated to be worth between £1,650 and £2,500. This lithograph print, created in 1976, has shown consistent value growth with an average annual growth rate of 7%. This work has an auction history of four total sales since its entry to the market in March 2016. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 20.

Created with Highcharts 11.4.8Mar 2016Jun 2017Oct 2018Jan 2020Apr 2021Aug 2022Nov 2023$1,500$1,750$2,000$2,250$2,500$2,750$3,000$3,250© MyArtBroker

Meaning & Analysis

In this portrait, Hockney renounces his recognizable use of crisp linear outlines associated with the naturalist tradition of representation. Instead, the friend’s likeness is configured from a series of marks, blotches, and transparent black-ink stripes resembling the Oriental brush strokes. In this print, the effect achieved by Hockney’s use of tusche, a diluted form of lithographic ink, is one of fluidity. Given their irregular shape and varied intensity of the ink, the stripes seem to flow down from the sitter’s shirt. While the sitter’s body language is relaxed, his facial expression appears earnest. As the man’s gaze is focused at an indefinite point in front of him, a rather nostalgic demeanour seems to reflect the moment of sinking in thought. Depicting the man against a plain background, the print displays an extreme simplicity reflective of Hockney’s attempt to orient the viewer’s attention towards the sphere of emotions and feelings experienced by his sitters.

  • 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.

More from Portraits

More from David Hockney