Number One Chair
Number One Chair
Signed Print
David Hockney
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¥2,780,000-¥4,080,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 60
Year: 1986
Size: H 56cm x W 47cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| April 2023 | Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers | United States | |||
| March 2022 | Bonhams Los Angeles | United States | |||
| September 2021 | Bonhams Los Angeles | United States | |||
| June 2017 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Sweden | |||
| March 2017 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| April 1996 | Christie's New York | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
Here we see Hockney returning to one of his favourite subjects, the chair. Such is the artist’s talent at depicting these items of household furniture that every single one of his chairs is infused with its own personality. In Number One Chair we find a wicker chair of the kind you might find in a conservatory, topped with a pink cushion covered in floral pattern. The texture of the chair is heightened by its setting on floorboards which appear to have been cut up and rearranged so that they meet at crazed angles, adding a sense of unease and movement to the scene. In the background more furniture recedes into the distance, picked out with simple lines and playing second fiddle to the ‘Number One Chair’ which has been lovingly drawn in detail and coloured a vibrant yellow. The work is part of the Moving Focus series which saw Hockney experimenting with perspective and movement in a portfolio of lithographs which spans three years during the mid-80s. Influenced by Cubism as well as his previous photographic collages, the works show his unfailing ability to challenge the limits of medium and his constant aim to show the world how his eye sees, how he ‘feels space’.
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.
