24th Jun, 2026 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 28a

Lot 28 - David Hockney (British 1937-), 'Celia In A Black Dress With White Flowers', 1972

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David Hockney (British 1937-), 'Celia In A Black Dress With White Flowers', 1972

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Estimated at £300 - £500

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David Hockney (British 1937-), 'Celia In A Black Dress With White Flowers', 1972, offset lithograph in colours on stock paper, printed by Petersburg Press for The Tate Gallery; sheet: 76 x 51cm

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Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 24th Jun, 2026

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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.