January Auctions 2023

A positive start ot the year
January 23, 2023
January Auctions 2023

Damien Hirst

A wealth of Hirst’s prolific and varied output that spanned the career of the World’s richest artist  was on display at the auction including spots, butterflies and skulls. In particular, irst’s 12 woodcut series, of which Andipa Editions have a selection currently available, performed admirably showing that the works still have relevance today. The Virtues  series of prints sold well., both as a complete set and individuals, as Hirst’s spirited performances at auctions continues to impress. 

Tyloxapol, from 12 Woodcut Spots


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David Hockney

Hockney, along with Hirst, had a number of works featured that spanned his broad array of styles and periods. Notably, we saw prints from his Pool series alongside more recent offerings such as the iPad drawings that were propped up by classics including the Celia works and some fine etchings. The stand out performance for Hockney’s was undoubtedly that of Lithograph of Water Made of Lines, a Green Wash, and a Light Blue Wash (T.G. 248, M.C.A.T. 205) which sold for a record £214,200 GBP. 

 

Lithograph of Water Made of Lines, a Green Wash, and a Light Blue Wash (T.G. 248, M.C.A.T. 205)

 David Hockney prints for sale,

 

Banksy

Following a stabilisation in the Banksy market, performance continued to show signs of increased positivity with excellent performances from the seminal Laugh Now and Girl with Balloon respectively. Given Banksy’s much lauded and applauded recent street works in Ukraine, the market shows no signs of abating as the anonymous artist continues to provoke, delight and inspire critics and collectors across the world. 

Weston Super Mare

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Andy Warhol 

Dominated by figures from the Reigning Queens portfolio, a wonderful selection of Warhol prints appeared including a fine Marilyn, Shoes and Mao. The works, which reflect Warhol’s continuing popularity and relevance in the world of contemporary art all passed their estimate and, in particular, the Mao (F, & S. 99) sold for almost three times its estimate at a reported £95,760 GBP. Flowers (F, & S. 66) also tripled its estimate and closed at £163,800 GBP. A remarkable performance by an artist whose works still spark such joy and interest amongst collectors. 

Mao (F. & S. 99)

Andy Warhol original screenprints for sale.

 

Andipa Editions welcomes you back for 2023 and look forward to assisting you. For more information on any of the artists featured, contact our gallery via sales@andipa.com or call +44 (0)20 7589 2371.

 

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Alex Yellop