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Lucian Freud

Head Of Man I Signed Print

Head Of Man I

Lucian Freud

Head Of Man I
Signed Print

Name: Head Of Man I
Brand: Lucian Freud
Rating: 5 (233 reviews)

Lucian Freud

£7,500-£11,000Value Indicator

$16,000-$23,000 Value Indicator

$14,000-$20,000 Value Indicator

¥70,000-¥110,000 Value Indicator

€9,000-€13,000 Value Indicator

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¥1,420,000-¥2,080,000 Value Indicator

$10,000-$14,500 Value Indicator

-13% AAGR

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Medium: Etching

Edition size: 20

Year: 1986

Size: H 50cm x W 44cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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Lucian Freud's Head Of Man I (signed) is an etching from 1986, estimated to be worth between £7,500 and £11,000. This artwork has been sold 3 times at auction since its initial sale on 17th September 2014. The average annual growth rate of this piece is -13% and the edition size is limited to 20.

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Auction Results

Auction Date	Auction House	Location
April 2023	Christie's New York	United States
October 2018	Phillips New York	United States
March 2017	Christie's London	United Kingdom
September 2014	Christie's London	United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

Lucian Freud’s Head of Man I (1986) is a closely observed etching that presents a male sitter in a moment of quiet reflection. The work reflects Freud’s direct, unflinching approach to portraiture, with fine lines and subtle shading that draw out the sitter’s physical presence and internal focus.

In Head of Man I, Lucian Freud uses etching to focus closely on the structure and expression of the human face. It depicts a close-up view of a man's face, shown from the shoulders up. The sitter's eyes are half closed, his mouth slightly downturned, and his expression appears withdrawn or contemplative. Freud uses densely worked lines and cross-hatching to build the contours of the face and the textures of skin and hair, giving the image a sculptural weight. The etched lines are particularly concentrated around the forehead, cheeks, and neck, emphasising the physical structure and presence of the sitter. The overall tone is one of quiet intensity, typical of Freud’s approach to portraiture, where psychological nuance is drawn out through close observation and deliberate mark-making.

Famed for his representations of the human form, Lucian Freud is one of the 20th Century's most celebrated artists. The grandson of psychoanalyst, Sigmund Freud, the artist confronts the psychological depth and bare complexities of the human body. From his early works to his celebrated nudes and portraits, Freud's canvases resonate with an almost tactile intensity, capturing the essence of his subjects with unwavering honesty. Freud painted only himself, close friends, and family, which floods his work with an intimacy that is felt by the viewer. His pursuit of honesty through portraiture shaped the trajectory of figurative art in the 20th century.

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