Two Pembroke Studio Chairs
Two Pembroke Studio Chairs
Signed Print
David Hockney
£13,500-£20,000Value Indicator
$28,000-$40,000 Value Indicator
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¥130,000-¥200,000 Value Indicator
€16,000-€23,000 Value Indicator
$140,000-$210,000 Value Indicator
¥2,660,000-¥3,940,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 98
Year: 1984
Size: H 40cm x W 49cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | Phillips New York | United States | |||
| October 2024 | Bonhams Los Angeles | United States | |||
| September 2022 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| March 2022 | Sotheby's Online | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2018 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| May 2018 | Bonhams New York | United States | |||
| April 2018 | Wright | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
As with Pembroke Studio Interior and Conversation In The Studio, in Two Pembroke Studio Chairs we see Hockney returning to a central theme in the Moving Focus series, that of a studio interior and chairs, one of his favourite subjects. The main theme is perhaps perspective though, and here we see the chairs transformed from simple items of furniture into experiments with multiple viewpoints, their backs and arms, texture and structure, collapsing into themselves as they struggle to remain intact under the artist’s fractured gaze. The chair on the right, in green rattan is contrasted with the simple wooden fold up chair in yellow on the left. Both appear tilted towards us, an effect that is enhanced by the fragmented floor which suggests the floorboards have been cut up and rearranged. The chairs cast spiky and disorienting shadows, adding to the unsettling feeling of this less than straightforward interior. Dating from 1984 to 1986, Moving Focus sees the artist experimenting with Cubist influences to produce a series of experimental lithographs that reject the order and perspective of his earlier work to produce bold new compositions.
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.
