Henry At The Table
Henry At The Table
Signed Print
David Hockney
£7,000-£10,500Value Indicator
$14,500-$22,000 Value Indicator
$13,000-$20,000 Value Indicator
¥70,000-¥100,000 Value Indicator
€8,000-€12,500 Value Indicator
$80,000-$110,000 Value Indicator
¥1,390,000-¥2,080,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 96
Year: 1976
Size: H 74cm x W 104cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | Bonhams New Bond Street | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2024 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| November 2023 | Sotheby's Online | United Kingdom | |||
| May 2023 | Grisebach | Germany | |||
| October 2022 | Phillips New York | United States | |||
| June 2020 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Sweden | |||
| March 2020 | Sotheby's New York | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
Printed in an edition of 96 this is a classic work from the 1976 Friends portfolio Hockney published in association with the Gemini print workshop in LA. Depicting Hockney’s close friend, the curator Henry Geldzahler, it shows the sitter at a table which has been covered with a dark floral print. On top of the table is a houseplant in a pot. The figure of Geldzahler is shown with his elbows resting on the table, his hands tightly clasped, his expression lost in thought. We are shown his face in profile, in contrast to most of the portraits in this series which tend to face their sitters head on. Geldzahler is the subject of four portraits in this series showing his closeness to the artist and the intimacy of their relationship. While Henry Geldzahler With Hat presents the curator in a more sketchy style, here we find a more detailed portrait, with large shaded areas and careful attention to tone and shadow that add depth to the composition. While the centre of the image is undoubtedly Geldzahler, the eye is also caught by the pot plant and the chair which both vie with the figure for our attention, showing Hockney’s ability to incorporate both the still life and interior into his portraits.
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.
