Tracey Emin's artistic practice is characterized by a poetic and confessional approach that encompasses a diverse range of mediums, including film, painting, neon, embroidery, drawing, installation, and sculpture. As a prominent figure within the Young British Artists (YBAs) movement, Emin has cultivated a distinctive conceptual framework that balances elements of vulnerability with boldness. Her seminal works, such as My Bed (1998) and Everyone I Have Ever Slept With 1963–1995 (1995), draw deeply from her personal experiences, transforming them into profound artistic expressions. Emin earned her Master of Arts degree from the Royal College of Art in 1989 and has showcased her work in prestigious galleries and institutions globally, including the Mori Art Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Stedelijk Museum. Her pieces are part of esteemed collections at the Tate and the Museum of Modern Art, and she has had the honor of representing the United Kingdom at the Venice Biennale. Emin's artworks have achieved significant financial success in the secondary market, with auction results typically ranging from four to six figures, while some pieces have sold for millions.
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Tracey Emin (British 1963-), 'Curled Up, from Greenpeace 50 Years Print Portfolio', 2022
Lot 179 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 19th Mar, 2025)
Tracey Emin (British 1963-), 'Curled Up, from Greenpeace 50 Years Print Portfolio', 2022, lithograph in colours on Somerset Velvet paper, signed, ... read more
sheet: 60 x 76cm
Sold for £4,750 inc.premium
Tracey Emin (British 1963-), 'I Promise To Love You', 2014
Lot 145 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 29th Jan, 2025)
Tracey Emin (British 1963-), 'I Promise To Love You', 2014, Offset lithograph on wove paper, signed and dated in silver ink, from an edition of 500, ... read more
sheet; 70 x 50cm
Sold for £2,125 inc.premium
Tracey Emin (British 1963-), 'Bleeding', 2010
Lot 124 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 18th Sep, 2025)
Tracey Emin (British 1963-), 'Bleeding', 2010, soft ground etching on tissue thin laid paper, signed, titled, dated and numbered from an edition of ... read more
sheet: 32 x 30cm
Sold for £688 inc.premium
Tracey Emin (British 1963-), 'Closed', 2013
Lot 125 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 18th Sep, 2025)
Tracey Emin (British 1963-), 'Closed', 2013, etching on Somerset soft white paper, signed, titled, dated, and numbered from an edition of 200 in ... read more
sheet: 38 x 36.5cm
Sold for £1,000 inc.premium