Lemons And Oranges
Lemons And Oranges
Signed Print
David Hockney
£4,750-£7,000
$9,500-$14,500 Value Indicator
$9,000-$13,000 Value Indicator
¥45,000-¥70,000 Value Indicator
€5,500-€8,500 Value Indicator
$50,000-$70,000 Value Indicator
¥930,000-¥1,370,000 Value Indicator
$6,500-$9,500 Value Indicator
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Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 50
Year: 1986
Size: H 22cm x W 36cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2022 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| January 2022 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| June 2021 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| December 2020 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| July 2013 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| July 2012 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| December 1998 | Christie's London | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Lemons And Oranges by David Hockney is a home-made print in colours, created in 1986. This artwork, executed on an office copy machine, depicts an arrangement of citrus fruits in black and red ink against a white background. Using the photocopier to capture different textures, Hockney has scanned and curated various drawn elements, brushstrokes, and even knitwear to create this experimental image.
Lemons And Oranges showcases David Hockney's innovative approach to printmaking. Hockney utilised an office copy machine - a device typically reserved for document reproduction - to create an image of fruit. The composition features a bowl containing lemons and oranges rendered in bold red, black, and white hues, with a textured background that adds nuance to the image.
This home-made print, a term Hockney coined for works created using everyday technology, reflects the artist's continuous experimentation with new media. The process involved manipulating the copier's settings and layering multiple passes to achieve the desired effect, resulting in a blend of photographic and hand-drawn qualities. Hockney's meticulous execution is characteristic of his style, seamlessly blending simplicity with complexity. The stark contrast and flattened perspective echo his earlier Pop Art influences, while the subject matter harks back to traditional painting of everyday objects, creating an intriguing dialogue between past and present.
