19th Mar, 2025 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 56

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David Hockney (British 1937-) 'Olympische Spiele München 1972', 1970

Sold for £2,000

inc.premium

Condition Report

In overall good condition
No knocks or tears to the sheet
Creasing can be seen along the left edge and the two top corners of the sheet
Markings verso, not visible recto. Potentially from time of production
No yellowing or fading to the sheet.
This work has been stored flat and has not been framed.

David Hockney (British 1937-) 'Olympische Spiele München 1972', 1970, lithographic poster printed in colours on paper, published by Edition Olympia, 1972; sheet: 101 x 64cm

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Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 19th Mar, 2025

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David Hockney

David Hockney, a trailblazer of the 1960s British art movement, stands as one of the most esteemed and prolific artists of both the 20th and 21st centuries. His remarkable versatility is evident in his diverse body of work, which includes acrylic paintings, photo collages, elaborate opera set designs, and digital creations made on iPads. Hockney initially garnered attention for his semi-abstract representations of homosexual love. In 1964, he relocated to California, where he depicted his new surroundings through vibrant, pastel-toned imagery of liberated queer men, set against idyllic backdrops featuring swimming pools, palm trees, and charming homes. His works have been showcased at prestigious venues such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, and the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, among numerous other esteemed institutions. In the secondary art market, his pieces have achieved sales exceeding $90 million.