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The Drooping Plant
Signed Print

David Hockney

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28 x 22cm, Edition of 46, Digital Print

Medium: Digital Print

Edition size: 46

Year: 1986

Size: H 28cm x W 22cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

Last Auction: September 2022

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September 2022
Christie's London
United Kingdom
N/A
N/A
N/A
January 2021
Phillips London
United Kingdom
March 2020
Christie's London
United Kingdom
October 2019
Sotheby's New York
United States
July 2018
Christie's New York
United States
November 2013
Bonhams New Bond Street
United Kingdom
November 2012
Bonhams New Bond Street
United Kingdom
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The value of David Hockney's The Drooping Plant (signed) is estimated to be worth between £6,500 and £8,000. This digital print, created in 1986, has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 4%. This is a rare artwork with an auction history of 9 total sales since its entry to the market on 3rd May 2000. The hammer price in the last 12 months has ranged from £6,500 in January 2021 to £8,064 in September 2022. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 46.

Meaning & Analysis

Never one to shy away from embracing the digital, Hockney began experimenting with photocopiers in 1986 in a bid to become more independent in his printmaking practice. Rather than using a plate or a stone, photocopying freed Hockney from the restrictions and complications of etching and lithography and allowed him to scan in drawings and marks, as well as found objects, allowing him to play instantly with scale, colour and texture. Here we see him combining the manual and the digital to brilliant effect, as the dropping leaves of the plant are rendered in languorous, watery brushstrokes which contrast with the tight pattern of the wallpaper behind and the grain of the vase and table.

Rendered in monochrome the plant is further offset by the brick red of the background, recalling the earlier print series, A Rake’s Progress where Hockney also allowed red and black to dominate the scenes. Leaving areas of blank space he creates a negative shadow effect which adds further depth to the composition and draws our eye in despite the flatness of the medium. Speaking of his love for the photocopier, the artist said, “I can work with great speed and responsiveness. In fact this is the closest I’ve ever come in printing to what it’s like to paint: I can put something down, evaluate it, alter it, revise it, reexamine it, all in a matter of seconds.”

  • 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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