A Room Full Of Straw
A Room Full Of Straw
Signed Print
David Hockney
£2,200-£3,250Value
Indicator
$4,200-$6,000 Value Indicator
$3,750-$5,500 Value Indicator
¥20,000-¥29,000 Value Indicator
€2,550-€3,800 Value Indicator
$22,000-$30,000 Value Indicator
¥410,000-¥610,000 Value Indicator
$2,800-$4,150 Value Indicator
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Medium: Etching
Format: Signed Print
Year: 1969
Size: H 25cm x W 22cm
Edition size: 100
Signed: Yes
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This signed etching, "A Room Full Of Straw" by David Hockney, is a true gem from 1969. With an estimated value of £2,200 to £3,250, it has been sold at auction eight times since its initial sale in 2005. Over the last five years, the hammer price has ranged from £1,632 in June 2023 to £2,062 in June 2021. Showcasing an impressive average annual growth rate of 26%, this artwork has demonstrated its value and appeal. It has found homes in the United Kingdom, France, and Belgium, indicating its international appeal. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 100, making it a sought-after piece for collectors.
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Artwork | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2023 | Forum Auctions London - United Kingdom | A Room Full Of Straw - Signed Print | |||
| June 2021 | Cornette de Saint Cyr Paris - France | A Room Full Of Straw - Signed Print | |||
| June 2017 | Bernaerts Auctioneers - Belgium | A Room Full Of Straw - Signed Print | |||
| March 2015 | Bonhams Knightsbridge - United Kingdom | A Room Full Of Straw - Signed Print | |||
| June 2014 | Bonhams Knightsbridge - United Kingdom | A Room Full Of Straw - Signed Print | |||
| February 2008 | Christie's London - United Kingdom | A Room Full Of Straw - Signed Print | |||
| April 2006 | Christie's London - United Kingdom | A Room Full Of Straw - Signed Print |
Meaning & Analysis
A huge pile of straw fills the confines of a small room, waiting to be turned into gold. Stacked haphazardly into a mound, it is made of finely etched lines like scribbles that give movement to this scene; the straw appears almost like a tornado coming towards the viewer. Incongruously placed in this small room the mess of straw is at odds with the neatness of the window frame to the right of the image which shows a glimpse of a tree in a calm landscape. Unlike other prints in the Brothers Grimm series, this interior – a scene from ‘Rumpelstiltskin’ – has been carefully picked out. The floorboards are composed of eye-catching patterns that represent the whorls and knots in the wood and the artist has chosen to include cornicing around the ceiling. This elegant interior is a stark contrast to a closely related print in the series, Straw on the Left, Gold on the Right, where the mounds of straw and gold are shown on a blank background with nothing but their shadows to anchor them in the composition. Published in 1969, David Hockney’s Illustrations For Six Fairy Tales From The Brothers Grimm are among the artist’s best known and admired work in the medium of print. Produced in an edition of 100 they were also made into a book which has sold over 150,000 copies.
