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.
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David Hockney (British 1937-), 'Hotel Acatlan: Second Day', 1986
Lot 43 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 29th Jan, 2026)
David Hockney (British 1937-), 'Hotel Acatlan: Second Day', 1986, Hockney at Art Center exhibition poster, signed in black ink; sheet: 39.5 x 101.5cm ... read more
sheet: 39.5 x 101.5cm
Sold for £1,875 inc.premium
David Hockney (British 1937-), 'A Bigger Book', 2016
Lot 33 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 10th Dec, 2025)
David Hockney (British 1937-), 'A Bigger Book', 2016, Sumo Collectors Edition Hard-Cover Book, signed and numbered from an edition of 10,000 to the ... read more
book: 72 x 52 x 9cm
Sold for £2,250 inc.premium
David Hockney (British 1937-) 'Olympische Spiele München 1972', 1970
Lot 32 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 10th Dec, 2025)
David Hockney (British 1937-) 'Olympische Spiele München 1972', 1970, lithographic poster printed in colours on paper, published by Edition Olympia, ... read more
sheet: 101 x 64cm
Sold for £600 inc.premium
David Hockney (British 1937-), 'Hockney's Pool, Hollywood Hills, 1978 (Ashtray)', 2024
Lot 42 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 29th Jan, 2026)
David Hockney (British 1937-), 'Hockney's Pool, Hollywood Hills, 1978 (Ashtray)', 2024, painted and glazed ceramic ashtray, from an edition of 250, ... read more
ashtray: 16.8 x 11.8 x 3cm
Sold for £1,500 inc.premium