20th Mar, 2024 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 55

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David Hockney (British 1937-), 'Travels with Pen, Pencil and Ink Drawings and Print', 1980

Sold for £750

inc.premium

Condition Report

In good condition
No visible knocks or tears to the sheet
Light creasing to the upper edge and upper right hand section of the sheet, visible in raking light
Some potential markings to background of sheet, visible upon close inspection
This work has been framed in a gold frame
This work has not been examined outside of the frame.

David Hockney (British 1937-), 'Travels with Pen, Pencil and Ink Drawings and Print', 1980, Tate Gallery Exhibition Poster, signed in pencil; 76.5 x 51cm inc frame

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Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 20th Mar, 2024

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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.