Figures With Still Life
Figures With Still Life
Signed Print
David Hockney
£1,700-£2,550Value Indicator
$3,550-$5,500 Value Indicator
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¥320,000-¥480,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Etching
Edition size: 200
Year: 1977
Size: H 53cm x W 46cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | Rago | United States | |||
| May 2024 | Bukowskis, Stockholm | Sweden | |||
| April 2023 | Heffel Online | Canada | |||
| September 2022 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2021 | Phillips New York | United States | |||
| April 2021 | Bonhams Knightsbridge | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2019 | Rosebery's Fine Art Auctioneers | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Seeming more like a drawing exercise than a finished print, Figures With Still Life is one of the more enigmatic works from David Hockney’s The Blue Guitar series. Here we see him experimenting with various styles of representing figures, from illustrative realism to Cubist. On the table between the two figures sits a table covered with a thick white cloth that hangs down elegantly like classical drapery. It has been set at a slant and yet a bottle, an upright plate and a wineglass sit firmly on top of it. The figure on the right, seemingly a woman, appears to cover her face with her hands, another sign of discord in this strange scene, while the man on the left holds out his hand to her, his own body obscured by sharp intersecting lines that appear to be calculations of perspective. As well as the reference to cubism in the style of the woman’s figure, the presence of Picasso is overt in the soft blue tones and the hint of a guitar in the woman’s arm. While the series is named after a poem by Wallace Stevens, the American poet was himself inspired by Picasso’s 1903 painting The Old Guitarist. Rather than illustrating the poem with this series, Hockney has chosen to make works that accompany the writing, presenting juxtaposing ideas and styles in enigmatic scenes.
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.
