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David Hockney

Illustrations For Six Fairy Tales From The Brothers Grimm

The Glass Mountain Signed Print

The Glass Mountain

David Hockney

The Glass Mountain
Signed Print

Name: The Glass Mountain
Brand: David Hockney
Rating: 5 (262 reviews)

David Hockney

£2,500-£3,700

$4,800-$7,000 Value Indicator

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€2,950-€4,350 Value Indicator

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45 x 33cm, Edition of 100, Etching

Medium: Etching

Edition size: 100

Year: 1969

Size: H 45cm x W 33cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

Last Auction: March 2024

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01 Mar 2024

Rosebery's Fine Art Auctioneers

United Kingdom

N/A

01 Jun 2023

Capitolium Art

Italy

01 Oct 2022

Chiswick Auctions

United Kingdom

01 Mar 2021

Sotheby's Online

United Kingdom

01 Dec 2019

Uppsala Auktionskammare

Sweden

01 Jun 2005

Bonhams New Bond Street

United Kingdom

01 Nov 1999

Christie's London

United Kingdom

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David Hockney’s The Glass Mountain (signed), an etching from 1969, is estimated to be worth £2,500 to £3,750. This artwork has sold 7 times at auction since its initial sale in November 1999. During the last five-year period, the hammer price ranges from £1,600 in October 2022 to £2,070 in June 2023. The artwork has shown an average annual growth rate of -8%. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 100.

Meaning & Analysis

The Glass Mountain by David Hockney, created in 1969, is an etching and aquatint on W S Hodgkinson paper. This artwork is part of the Illustrations For Six Fairy Tales From The Brothers Grimm series, illustrating a scene from the titular tale. In the foreground, a singular thin line delineates the ‘glass mountain’, which magnifies the Tudor building and lone tree set behind the glass.

The artwork presents a meticulously rendered glass mountain, with a quaint house and solitary tree at its base. Hockney's use of fine lines and subtle gradations creates an impression of transparency, effectively conveying the ethereal quality of the glass structure.

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.

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