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First Detail, Snails Space, March 27th 1995 - Signed Print by David Hockney 1995 - MyArtBroker

First Detail, Snails Space, March 27th 1995
Signed Print

David Hockney

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90 x 110cm, Edition of 45, Digital Print

Medium: Digital Print

Edition size: 45

Year: 1995

Size: H 90cm x W 110cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

Last Auction: November 2024

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November 2024
Nosbüsch & Stucke
Germany
£14,908
£17,539
£21,924
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The value of David Hockney’s First Detail, Snails Space, March 27th 1995 (signed) is estimated to be worth between £16,000 and £23,000. This digital print, created in 1995, has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 7%. This is a rare artwork with an auction history of one sale on 16th November 2024. In the last 12 months, the average selling price was £17,539, with a total sales volume of 1. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 45.

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Meaning & Analysis

Many consider Hockney’s Snails Space series as encapsulating his sprawling career and belief that art should “overcome the sterility of despair”. These prints mirror the layout of Hockney’s studio, as paintings would line the walls and be spread out on the floor, creating a world of colour and vibrancy which his guests could literally step into and explore. These prints then formed the basis of an installation entitled Snails Space With Vari Lites, Painting As Performance, which Hockney staged at several locations including the Smithsonian. In this installation, Hockney has created a set of abstracted colour and forms, which changes and evolves as the lights shining down change on a nine-minute loop. Viewers follow these shifts in colour as they would scenes of a play. First Detail operates as a still of a stage set, silent yet evocative as the forms suggest enchanted forests, streams and villages. Hockney has masterfully constructed a magical world out of pure colour and form. The title, Snails Space, is a pun, as Hockney is inviting the viewer to enter this magical realm and slow down, to a snail’s pace, to observe the innate beauty of the world.

  • 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.