Amaryllis In Vase
Amaryllis In Vase
Signed Print
David Hockney
£90,000-£130,000Value Indicator
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Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 80
Year: 1984
Size: H 117cm x W 83cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2023 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2022 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| October 2022 | Galerie Gloggner Luzern | Switzerland | |||
| September 2022 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| April 2022 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| April 2021 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| May 2020 | Christie's New York | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
Dating to 1984, David Hockney's Amaryllis In Vase is part of the Moving Focus series and a classic example of the artist’s love for flowers. A signed lithograph, it was published in an edition of 80.
This boldly coloured print represents two of Hockney’s great loves, still lifes and flowers. Here we see him depicting a bunch of amaryllis flowers in a round blue vase that appears like a shell with its curved lines of detail. A vivid red, the flowers clash spectacularly with the busy print of the wallpaper behind the vase, made up of a pink and yellow chintzy pattern which is at odds with the stark backgrounds of Hockney’s earlier prints. Here the background comes to the fore and the artist uses lithography as a way of combining colour and tone as he would in painting while maintaining the spontaneity of his drawings in the fluid lines and areas of shading such as the shadow of the table upon which the vase sits.
Amaryllis In Vase is part of the series entitled Moving Focus, which spans the years between 1984 and 1986 when Hockney was experimenting with bright colours and multiple perspectives, inspired by Cubism as well as his photographic collages. By depicting a subject he would return to throughout his career the work inevitably draws comparisons with both Hockney’s earlier and later works in which cut flowers, as well as interiors abound, and here we can see a foreshadowing of some of his digital drawings in which flowers are celebrated with exuberant colours and detailed settings.
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.
