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 1937-2026), 'Special', 1990
Lot 49 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 16th Sep, 2026)
David Hockney (British 1937-2026), 'Special', 1990, fax print on paper, printed with date and time stamp AUG 15 '90 12:03 DH IN THE HILS and P.8/35; ... read more
41 x 33.5cm inc frame
Sold for £1,000 inc.premium
David Hockney (British 1937-2026), 'Delicate Leaf', 1990
Lot 47 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 16th Sep, 2026)
David Hockney (British 1937-2026), 'Delicate Leaf', 1990, fax print on paper, printed with date and time stamp AUG 15 '90 10:35 DH IN THE HILS and ... read more
41 x 33.5cm inc frame
Sold for £1,000 inc.premium
David Hockney (British 1937-2026), 'Stanley Sitting Up', 1990
Lot 51 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 16th Sep, 2026)
David Hockney (British 1937-2026), 'Stanley Sitting Up', 1990, fax print on paper, printed with date and time stamp SUG 15 '90 14:55 DH IN THE HILS ... read more
41 x 33.5cm inc frame
Sold for £1,188 inc.premium
David Hockney (British 1937), 'A Bigger Splash 1967', 2017
Lot 57 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 30th Jul, 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 £2,812 inc.premium