拍品 45
  • 45

愛德華·霍普

估價
160,000 - 220,000 HKD
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描述

  • Edward Hopper
  • 夜影(ZIGROSSER 22;LEVIN 82)
  • 一九二二年作

    款識
    Edward Hopper

    版數
    500至600版

  • 蝕刻版畫
Executed in 1922, this work is from the edition between 500 and 600, on wove paper, printed by Peter Platt, New York, published by The New Republic.

來源

日本,私人收藏

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is taped to the mount at two places along the top edge. The sheet is slightly age-darkened along the periphery on the front, not obtrusive to the image. On the reverse there is evidence of few small spots of black accretions.The bottom edge of the sheet has been cut and inscribed in pencil. Framed under Plexiglas.
"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."

拍品資料及來源

愛德華·霍普生於1882年,被譽為二十世紀現實主義藝術名師。他於1900年入讀紐約藝術及設計學院,畢業後展開歐洲之旅,為他的創作帶來深遠影響。本作以俯瞰角度創造戲劇性構圖,描繪空城街景中的孤獨人物。他在畫中以蝕刻法創作,先在金屬板上雕刻,再用墨水把圖案印於紙上。這種技法特別適合霍普的創作風格,透過強烈分明的線條和交叉影線,增添晚上空城的神秘氣氛。