Hail Happy Union! The State Visit to the Royal Italian Opera on Thurs. April 19 1855; 10 portraits (from The Curiosities of Sigmund Freud portfolio) (one work)
2005
Susan Hiller's work from 'The Curiosities of Sigmund Freud' portfolio presents 'Hail Happy Union,' depicting the State Visit to the Royal Italian Opera on April 19, 1855. The ten portrait series is executed as an Iris giclée print on Japanese handmade paper, created in 2005. Hiller combines historical documentation with artistic exploration of memory and representation. The work engages with art historical narratives while questioning the nature of portraiture and identity.
- Medium
- Iris giclée print on Japanese handmade
- Dimensions
Notes
Signed, numbered and dated to lower right ‘SM 1/5 05’. This work is number 1 from the edition of 5. Provenance: Timothy Taylor Gallery, London | Private Collection | Thence by descent
🔨 Auction Lot
Editions & Works on Paper
April 16, 2026
Estimate: $1,500 – $2,500
Lot 294
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