The Sexton Disguised As A Ghost
The Sexton Disguised As A Ghost
Signed Print
David Hockney
£1,950-£2,950
$3,750-$5,500 Value Indicator
$3,550-$5,500 Value Indicator
¥18,000-¥28,000 Value Indicator
€2,350-€3,550 Value Indicator
$20,000-$30,000 Value Indicator
¥370,000-¥570,000 Value Indicator
$2,600-$3,950 Value Indicator
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Medium: Etching
Edition size: 100
Year: 1969
Size: H 46cm x W 32cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Artwork | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Bonhams Knightsbridge - United Kingdom | The Sexton Disguised As A Ghost - Signed Print | |||
| April 2021 | Bonhams Knightsbridge - United Kingdom | The Sexton Disguised As A Ghost - Signed Print | |||
| March 2021 | Bonhams Los Angeles - United States | The Sexton Disguised As A Ghost - Signed Print | |||
| September 2020 | Sotheby's Online - United Kingdom | The Sexton Disguised As A Ghost - Signed Print | |||
| October 2019 | Rosebery's Fine Art Auctioneers - United Kingdom | The Sexton Disguised As A Ghost - Signed Print | |||
| September 2019 | Sotheby's Online - United Kingdom | The Sexton Disguised As A Ghost - Signed Print | |||
| November 2017 | Sworders - United Kingdom | The Sexton Disguised As A Ghost - Signed Print |
Meaning & Analysis
The Sexton Disguised As A Ghost is a 1969 etching and aquatint by David Hockney. It depicts a solitary, textured stone figure standing amidst smaller stones, representing a ghostly presence. This print is part of Hockney's Illustrations For Six Fairy Tales From The Brothers Grimm series, showcasing his interpretation of the classic tale “The Sexton and the Ghost”.
In The Sexton Disguised As A Ghost, Hockney employs etching and aquatint techniques to create a stark, minimalist scene. The central figure, a tall, textured stone, stands prominently against a blank background, its spectral form accentuated by the surrounding smaller stones. This piece is one of 39 etchings in Hockney's Illustrations for Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm series, where he reimagines traditional stories through his distinctive visual language. The etching's simplicity and careful composition demonstrate Hockney's skill in creating evocative imagery with minimal detail. The artist's choice to represent the ghost as a stone figure reflects his innovative approach to visual storytelling, challenging conventional depictions of supernatural entities.
