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The Glass Mountain Shattered - Signed Print by David Hockney 1969 - MyArtBroker

The Glass Mountain Shattered
Signed Print

David Hockney

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23 x 26cm, Edition of 100, Etching

Medium: Etching
Edition size: 100
Year: 1969
Size: H 23cm x W 26cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: September 2021

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Auction Results

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Auction House
Location
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Hammer Price
Buyer Paid
September 2021
Christie's London
United Kingdom
$3,200
$3,800
$4,750
March 2020
Sotheby's Online
United Kingdom
March 2020
Sotheby's Online
United Kingdom
April 2011
Bonhams New Bond Street
United Kingdom
September 2010
Bonhams Knightsbridge
United Kingdom
February 2008
Christie's London
United Kingdom
March 2007
Bonhams New Bond Street
United Kingdom
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The value of David Hockney's The Glass Mountain Shattered, a signed etching from 1969, is estimated to be worth between £2,600 and £3,950. This artwork has been sold 9 times at auction since its initial sale on 29th March 2004. The average annual growth rate of this work is 3% and in the last five years, the hammer price has varied from £1,160 in October 2017 to £1,385 in October 2018. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 100.

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Meaning & Analysis

Taken from the fairy tale of ‘Old Rinkrank’, this scene depicts a mountain made of glass, rising up in the landscape and refracting the image of the tree behind it. The rest of the scene is bare, enhancing the artificiality of the mountain which is covered in light lines to denote its transparency, recalling cartoon depictions of glass. The mountain has been shattered on one side and fragments of glass appear like chunks of ice on the ground around it.

A strange scene, this mountain belongs in the story of Old Rinkrank, a fairytale in which a princess becomes imprisoned in a glass mountain built by her father the king. Captured by Old Rinkrank she is forced to become his servant until one day she cleverly traps him and manages to escape, shattering the mountain in the process.

The story is one of six from the celebrated Brothers Grimm collection which David Hockney illustrated for his 1969 portfolio. Speaking of his interest in these fairy tales, Hockney said, “They're fascinating, the little stories, told in a very very simple, direct, straightforward language and style, it was this simplicity that attracted me. They cover quite a strange range of experience, from the magical to the moral.” Here the simplicity is laid bare in spare and beautiful composition, as he captures the improbability of a glass mountain beautifully through just a handful of lines.

  • 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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