Name: Brooke Hopper
Brand: David Hockney
Rating: 5 (236 reviews)

Track auction value trend

The value of David Hockney's Brooke Hopper (signed) is estimated to be worth between £5,500 and £8,000. This lithograph print, created in 1976, has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 5%. This work has an auction history of eight sales since its entry to the market in April 2005. Over the past five years, the hammer price has ranged from £5,454 in October 2021 to £6,500 in September 2021. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 92.

Meaning & Analysis

Hockney has been drawing and painting his friends throughout his whole career. This 1976 portrait of Brooke Hopper is part of one of his most iconic portfolios, Friends (Gemini G.E.L 1976 Portfolio), a collection of lithographs made in collaboration with the famous Gemini print workshop in LA. While Hockney had mostly worked with etching in his early career, the turn to lithography allowed him to create softer tones as well as more sketch-like lines. Here we find the sitter, his friend Brooke Hopper, seated in a modernist chair, a column and vase of flowers to her left and a table or chest of drawers jutting into the composition from the bottom. Her body is at rest, her right hand lightly placed on her skirt which has a vibrant striped pattern. The setting is typical for this series which focuses as much on chairs and still life arrangements as the sitters themselves. The walls are often left blank in order to allow the detail of the face and clothes to be thrown into relief. While produced in an edition of 92 the work has the immediacy and intimacy of one of Hockney’s drawings; the classic beauty of the sitter, the style of the clothes and the carefully considered interior make this a true masterpiece of Hockney’s oeuvre.

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.