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-), 'Hockney's Pool, Hollywood Hills, 1978 (Ashtray)', 2024
Lot 29 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 24th Jun, 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 £2,375 inc.premium
David Hockney (British 1937-), 'Little Boodge' 1993
Lot 27 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 24th Jun, 2026)
David Hockney (British 1937-), 'Little Boodge' 1993, offset lithograph on wove paper, bearing the Artists Copyright verso; sheet: 28 x 42cm ARR
sheet: 28 x 42cm
Sold for £2,250 inc.premium
David Hockney (British 1937), 'A Bigger Splash 1967', 2017
Lot 30 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 24th Jun, 2026)
David Hockney (British 1937), 'A Bigger Splash 1967', 2017, giclée print in colours on Somerset rag paper, printed by King and McGaw in collaboration ... read more
sheet: 45 x 35cm
Sold for £938 inc.premium
David Hockney (British 1937-), 'Celia In A Black Dress With White Flowers', 1972
Lot 28a (Urban & Contemporary Art, 24th Jun, 2026)
David Hockney (British 1937-), 'Celia In A Black Dress With White Flowers', 1972, offset lithograph in colours on stock paper, printed by Petersburg ... read more
sheet: 76 x 51cm
Sold for £375 inc.premium