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HOWARD HODGKIN | In the Museum of Modern Art
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Howard Hodgkin
- In the Museum of Modern Art
- each signed and dated Hodgkin 79 in red crayon (lower centre); inscribed AP (lower centre)
- the complete set, comprising four etchings, two with hand-colouring by Ken Farley and John Hutcheson
- each sheet: approx 74.5 by 98.2cm.; 29 ⅜ by 38 ¾in.
- Executed in 1979, the present works are Artist's proofs (aside from the edition of 100).
printed by Petersburg Studios, published by Petersburg Press, New York, on BFK Rives mould-made paper and Hodgkinson handmade paper
Literature
Liesbeth Heenk, Howard Hodgkin Prints, London, 2003, nos. 50-53
Condition
The full sheets, printed to the edges, in good condition, each framed.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Hodgkin used two plates to create this set of four etchings. During the process, the artist used the imprint of his hand to make the marks. This resulted in some of the most graphic and figurative prints in the entire of Hodgkin’s oeuvre. These prints are also some of the finest examples of the artist’s monochromatic works. Hodgkin often preferred his monochrome prints as he felt the result was closer to what he originally envisioned when working with the plates.
As a young boy, Hodgkin explored exhibitions by Matisse and Picasso at the Museum of Modern Art when he was evacuated to Long Island during World War II. This series of soft-ground etchings sees the artist return to the museum, to spend an afternoon, alone.
As a young boy, Hodgkin explored exhibitions by Matisse and Picasso at the Museum of Modern Art when he was evacuated to Long Island during World War II. This series of soft-ground etchings sees the artist return to the museum, to spend an afternoon, alone.