Henry Seated With Tulips
Henry Seated With Tulips
Signed Print
David Hockney
£4,350-£6,500Value Indicator
$9,000-$13,500 Value Indicator
$8,000-$12,000 Value Indicator
¥40,000-¥60,000 Value Indicator
€5,000-€7,500 Value Indicator
$45,000-$70,000 Value Indicator
¥820,000-¥1,230,000 Value Indicator
$6,000-$8,500 Value Indicator
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Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 90
Year: 1976
Size: H 106cm x W 75cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers | United States | |||
| September 2024 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2023 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| March 2023 | Bonhams Los Angeles | United States | |||
| March 2023 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| December 2021 | Forum Auctions London | United Kingdom | |||
| April 2018 | Toomey & Co. Auctioneers | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
One of four portraits of Henry Geldzahler in the 1976 Friends portfolio, Henry Seated with Tulips is a beautiful fusion of the portrait and still life genre. Here Hockney has chosen to depict his friend in a softer, more tonal style compared to works such as Henry Geldzahler With Hat and Henry Reading the Newspaper. In this way the work is closer in style and setting to Henry At The Table. Once again Hockney has decided to include the details of a chair as well as an exuberant vase of flowers which are echoed in Geldzahler’s suit jacket. The work is unusual in the series for also including a self portrait. At the right of the composition we can see what must be a mirror, containing the reflection of Hockney’s own figure. In this way he appears to be referencing old masters such as Velázquez – who included his self portrait in a mirror in his painting Las Meninas – and creating a trompe l’oeil effect which causes the viewer to question the relationship between artifice and reality, artist and sitter. As well as art historical references the work is also suffused in a quiet intimacy that demonstrates the close bond between Hockney and Geldzahler who would remain the artist’s close friend until his death in the 90s.
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.
