Untitled (Rose)
Untitled (Rose)
Signed Print
Bridget Riley
£15,000-£23,000Value
Indicator
$29,000-$45,000 Value Indicator
$26,000-$40,000 Value Indicator
¥130,000-¥210,000 Value Indicator
€18,000-€27,000 Value Indicator
$150,000-$230,000 Value Indicator
¥2,780,000-¥4,260,000 Value Indicator
$19,000-$29,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Screenprint
Format: Signed Print
Year: 1978
Size: H 68cm x W 95cm
Edition size: 75
Signed: Yes
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Bridget Riley's Untitled (Rose) (signed), a screenprint from 1978, is estimated to be worth £15,000 to £23,000. This artwork has been sold at auction 10 times since its initial sale in May 2001. Over the last five years, the hammer price has ranged from £6,542 in March 2023 to £10,913 in July 2020, demonstrating an impressive average annual growth rate of 115%. The artwork has been sold once in the last 12 months. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 75.
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Artwork | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2020 | Sotheby's London - United Kingdom | Untitled (Rose) - Signed Print | |||
| June 2020 | Bonhams Knightsbridge - United Kingdom | Untitled (Rose) - Signed Print | |||
| May 2017 | Sworders - United Kingdom | Untitled (Rose) - Signed Print | |||
| July 2016 | Brunk Auctions - United States | Untitled (Rose) - Signed Print | |||
| November 2007 | Swann Auction Galleries - United States | Untitled (Rose) - Signed Print | |||
| May 2005 | Christie's London - United Kingdom | Untitled (Rose) - Signed Print | |||
| May 2001 | Christie's Sydney - Australia | Untitled (Rose) - Signed Print |
Meaning & Analysis
Untitled (Rose) is a signed screen print in colours produced by Op artist Bridget Riley in 1978. The print shows a composition of coloured waved lines. Light pink, blue, orange and yellow dominate the composition and the intricate pattern of coloured lines captures the essence of Riley’s artistic style which is characterised by simplicity and an interest in geometric shapes and patterns. The use of waved lines in this composition creates a sense of movement, making this print seem like an optical illusion.
The print belongs to the Waves collection which Riley worked on in the 1970s and 1980s. The collection is composed of artworks which all depict patterns of waved lines which evoke a sense of undulating movement. Riley is also known for her Stripes collection in which she produces works based on vertical and horizontal lines rendered in bright colours. Unlike the Stripes collection, in the Waves collection, the colours Riley employs are less pure. The artist opts for a selection of mixed hues instead of block colours in order to experiment with tone and how this affects perception.
The term Op Art, short for ‘optical art’ can be used to describe this print. The term refers to the way in which certain patterns of shapes and colours can produce the sensation of movement. This collection also showcases Riley’s interest in colour which was influenced by renowned artists such as Georges Seurat and Henri Matisse.
