David Hockney Signed Exhibition Poster - Two Boys Aged 23 or 24 - Berlin, 1968
Located in Renens, CH
David Hockney Signed Exhibition Poster - Two Boys Aged 23 or 24 - Berlin, 1968 This poster features an original signature by David Hockney.
Paper
$1,500
David Hockney SIGNED vintage portrait Artcurial, Paris 1979 (Gregory Evans 1976)
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
Original exhibition poster for David Hockney at Artcurial, Paris, 1979. Signed by the artist lower right in pencil.
Lithograph
$7,500
David Hockney and Stanley Driving Hollywood Hills (Hand Signed by David Hockney)
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
Photograph on paper Hand signed by David Hockney in black marker on the front Photograph by Ray Charles White This work has been elegantly framed in a museum quality white wood frame...
Photographic Paper
David Hockney Deluxe Signed LtEd Olympic Diver in Swimming Pool
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
If the water surface is almost still and there is a strong sun, then dancing lines with the color of the spectrum appear everywhere." - - David Hockney Offset Lithograph poster (Del...
Lithograph, Offset
David Hockney Ann Combing Her Hair Signed Lithograph Edition of 75
By David Hockney
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: David Hockney Title: Ann Combing Her Hair Medium: Lithograph on John Koller Handmade Paper Sheet Size: 24" x 31.325" Year: 1979 Edition: 27/75 Inscription: Signed and dated l...
Paper, Lithograph
$25,000
David Hockney - monograph (Hand signed and inscribed with French flag drawing)
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
Hockney Paints the Stage (Autographed and inscribed with doodle of French flag and embellishments), 1983 Softback monograph Autographed, inscribed with drawings and embellishments i...
Offset, Permanent Marker
$7,500
David Hockney - Ojai Festival poster Pencil signed and dated, (Baggott, 81)
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
Literature: Baggott 81 Ojai Festival (Baggott 81). David Hockney created to commemorate the annual music festival in Ojai, California.
Lithograph
$25,000
Tristan und Isolde Opera Signed by David Hockney, Zubin Mehta & 40+ artists
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
The autographs include David Hockney, plus the set designer, who has signed the poster in the middle, Jonathan Miller, famous British director who has signed the poster above and to ...
Offset
$15,000
David Hockney - The Prisoner for Amnesty International hand signed 17/100 Framed
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
David Hockney The Prisoner, for Amnesty International, 1977 Color Offset Lithograph Hand signed, numbered 17/100 and inscribed by the artist on the lower right front Elegant hand mad...
Offset, Lithograph
$14,500
Hockney's Alphabet, portfolio of 26 lithographs signed by Hockney and 23 writers
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
It is illustrated by David Hockney, hand signed by David Hockney and Stephen Spender and also signed by the following contributors: Douglas Adams, Martin Amis, Julian Barnes, William...
Lithograph
David Hockney’s Gregory Evans Lithograph for the Artcurial Exhibition 1979
By David Hockney
Located in Chicago, IL
The lithograph features a detailed and expressive portrait of Gregory Evans, a close friend and longtime collaborator of Hockney. The lithograph is hand-signed by David Hockney in pe...
Paper
David Hockney The Buzzing of the Blue Guitar From The Blue Guitar Series
By David Hockney
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: David Hockney Title: "The Buzzing of the Blue Guitar" (from The Blue Guitar Series) Year: 1977 Medium: Etching with Aquatint on Inveresk Mould-Made Paper Sheet size: 21.65" x...
Paper, Etching
David Hockney 112 L.A. Visitors Folio 7 Lithos & Title Page Ed 20 Orig Receipt
By David Hockney
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This portfolio of seven pages is number 4 of an edition on 20. Then signed David Hockney in pencil. The folio case has some water damage to one side.
Paper
Visual Aid for Band Aid SIGNED 104 British artists: David Hockney, Bridget Riley
Located in New York, NY
David Hockney, Bridget Riley, Joe Tilson, Howard Hodgkin, Peter Blake + 99 artists Visual Aid for Band Aid - designed, and HAND SIGNED and annotated by 104 renowned artists, with off...
Ink, Permanent Marker, Pencil, Screen
Hand Signed Venice Art Walk
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Offset lithographic poster in colours on wove paper 50.8 x 99.1 cm 2007 Hand signed in black ink by Hockney Framed David Hockney (born 1937) is one of the most influential 20th cen...
Paper, Lithograph
Los Angeles Olympics Poster (Signed)
By David Hockney
Located in Manchester, GB
A super-rare and sought after signed 1980s swimming pool polaroid lithograph and a needle in a haystack of later reprints and copies by ever-bankable artist David Hockney.
Offset
Hand Signed Gregory Evans Artcurial Paris Exhibition Poster
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
David Hockney (born 1937) is one of the most influential 20th century British artists.
Lithograph, Paper
My Mother Bridlington Signed Tate Gallery Edition w/official COA
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
Printer: The Westerham Press; This limited edition pencil signed lithograph by David Hockney was created on the occasion of artist's retrospective at the Tate Gallery, London on Octo...
Offset
Tulips, from Culture Carriers Stamp out Art (Hand Signed) Framed
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
From the famous 1971 British postal workers strike - historic Lithograph mounted on franked envelope of wove paper The Post Office Worker's Strike Commemoration Stamps Limited Editi...
Paper, Lithograph
Contemporary Office Chair Inkjet Print, Signed, Edition 16 of 40
By David Hockney
Located in Bristol, GB
Homemade print Edition 16 of 40 129.5 x 55.9 cm (51.1 x 22 in) (Framed: 138 x 65 x 4.5 / 54.3 x 25.6 x 1.7 in) Signed, numbered and dated on the front Mint. Artwork not inspected ou...
Inkjet
Banana Drawing, Crayon and Pastel on Paper, Pop Art, Signed, 1970
By David Hockney
Located in Aventura, FL
Original colored crayons and pastel drawing on paper. Hand signed and dated on front by David Hockney. Artwork size 16.75 x 14inches.
Paper, Crayon, Pastel
A Bigger Book Art Edition 'Untitled, 468' Signed Inkjet Print
By David Hockney
Located in Bristol, GB
iPad drawing 8-colour inkjet print on cotton-fiber archival paper, with full margins, with the illustrated 680-page chronology book and stand designed by Marc Newson Contained in the...
Archival Paper, Inkjet
Ink in the Room Screen Print, Contemporary, Signed Edition 37/68
By David Hockney
Located in Bristol, GB
23-colour screenprint on Arches 88 paper Edition 37 of 68 + 14 AP's Signed, numbered, dated and blindstamped by publisher on the front (Gemini G.E.L.) Excellent, with minor loss of s...
Screen
$295,000
Views of Hotel Well I (Moving Focus Series), Signed Lithograph, T. 280; DH. 67
By David Hockney
Located in Aventura, FL
Views of Hotel Well I, from Moving Focus series (T. 280; DH. 67). Lithograph printed in colors on TGL handmade paper. Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist. Edition 15/75. or...
Paper, Lithograph
Kenneth Rowntree: 'Abstract Australian Landscape' watercolour Modern British Art
By Kenneth Rowntree
Located in London, GB
In her essay Kenneth Rowntree: A Strange Simplicity (published in Kenneth Rowntree A Centenary Exhibition Published by Moore-Gwyn Fine Art and Liss Llewellyn Fine Art, on behalf of t...
Watercolor
Hockney's Alphabet by David Hockney, Signed Limited Edition
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
Limited Edition of 250 numbered copies for sale. Illustrated by David Hockney and signed by the following contributors: Douglas Adams, Martin Amis, Julian Barnes, William Boyd, Marga...
David Hockney Poster: Amaryllis in Vase (Signed)
By David Hockney
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
David Hockney "Amaryllis in Vase" signed poster on wove paper with full margins.
Color, Lithograph, Paper
LACMA - Hockney Retrospective 1988 (Signed)
By David Hockney
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
David Hockney "Retrospective - Los Angeles County Museum of Art" 1988 poster on wove paper.
Color, Lithograph, Paper
Hockney: Christopher and Don's Dining Room (Signed)
By David Hockney
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hand Signed by Hockney in pen lower right.
Color, Lithograph, Paper
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H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 0.4 in
Limited Edition 'Little Stanley Sleeping', 1987 Signed by David Hockney
Located in Pewsey, GB
Limited Edition Poster entitled 'Little Stanley Sleeping', 1987 signed by David Hockney This limited edition poster is one of an edition personally signed by David Hockney on Octobe...
Paper
Warm Start
By David Hockney
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From David Hockneys series "Some New Prints", signed, dated and numbered edition of 68.
Color, Lithograph, Paper, Screen
Monumental Post Modern House Ceramic Sculpture Signed 1994
By Memphis Group, David Hockney, Michael Graves (b.1934), Frank Gehry, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Framingham, MA
Extra large impressive ceramic slab house Taylor, 1994. Lovely large postmodern ceramic abstract impressionist house with terra-cotta walls, a trapezoid shape, blue chimney and black...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
David Hockney by David Hockney, Signed
By David Hockney
Located in CA, CA
David Hockney by David Hockney is more than a standard monograph.
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H 36.25 in W 0.75 in L 36.25 in
1984 David Hockney Signed Los Angeles Olympic Game Poster Swimming Pool Polaroid
By David Hockney
Located in Dayton, OH
"Rare original 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games poster pencil signed by the artist, David Hockney. The offset lithograph is on Diploma Parchment paper.
Paper
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H 23.25 in W 25.75 in
David Hockney Signed Etching, 1977, What Is This Picasso? from The Blue Guitar
By David Hockney
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: David Hockney Medium: Etching & aquatint in colors on Inveresk mould-made paper Title: What Is This Picasso?
Etching, Aquatint
David Hockney litho signed, #, Dated, My pool & terrace
By David Hockney
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a well know work by the well know artist David Hockney, signed and dated 83" in LR with pencil and numbered LL 10/250 in pencil.
Book entitled "Hockney's People" (Hand Signed)
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
David Hockney Hockney's People (Hand Signed), 2003 Hardback Monograph Hand signed by David Hockney in black marker on the title page of the book. 12 x 9 3/4 inches This book is scarc...
Offset
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H 33.38 in W 23 in D 1 in
Signed by Hockney, 1980, Tate Gallery poster of a David Hockney exhibition
By David Hockney
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
After David Hockney OM CH RA (British, b. 1937) David Hockney, The Tate Gallery 1980, a poster Signed `David Hockney’ (lower middle in pencil) 33.3/8 x 23 in. (84.7 x 58.4 cm.)
Paper
David Hockney - Gregory Evans - 1979 Lithograph - HAND SIGNED
By David Hockney
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sku: XX9589-B Artist: David Hockney Title: Gregory Evans Year: 1979 Signed: Yes Medium: Lithograph Paper Size: 30 x 21 inches ( 76.2 x 53.34 cm ) Image Size: 30 x 21 inches ( 76.2 x ...
Lithograph
Still Life with Hats
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
1973 Chromogenic print in colours on photographic paper Image 23.9 x 17.8 cm Sheet 26.9 x 20.8 cm From the Series Twenty Photographic Pictures by David Hockney Signed with initials a...
Photographic Paper, C Print
David Hockney, My Window
By David Hockney
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collector’s Edition (No. 1,001–2,000), each signed by David Hockney.
Other
David Hockney, My Window, Signed, Limited Edition Portfolio Book
By David Hockney
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collector’s Edition (No. 1,001–2,000), each signed by David Hockney.
Other
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H 30 in W 21 in D 0.1 in
David Hockney Gregory Evans - 1979 Lithograph - HAND SIGNED Pop Art
By David Hockney
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This first release exhibition poster for David Hockney's show at Artcurial, Paris in 1979 features the artwork Gregory Evans, 1976.
Lithograph
David Hockney Ann Looking At Her Picture Signed Lithograph 1980
By David Hockney
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A chic, graphic lithograph titled Ann Looking At Her Picture, with an annotation of 41/50, and hand signed in pencil on bottom right by David Hockney.
Paper
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H 30 in W 22.25 in
David Hockney - Yves Marie - 1974 Lithograph - SIGNED 30" x 22.25"
By David Hockney
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sku: YY2172-B Artist: David Hockney Title: Yves Marie Year: 1974 Signed: Yes Medium: Lithograph Paper Size: 30 x 22.25 inches ( 76.2 x 56.515 cm ) Image Size: 30 x 22.25 inches ( 76....
Lithograph
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H 25.5 in W 19.5 in
David Hockney 'A Bigger Book' Signed, Limited Edition Book on Stand
By David Hockney
Located in San Rafael, CA
DAVID HOCKNEY (born 1937) A Bigger Book, 2016 The book, signed on the title-page in black ink Stamp numbered 64, from the total edition of 10,000 Published by the artist and Taschen...
Metal
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H 39 in W 34 in D 0.1 in
1982 David Hockney- Bedlam - The Rake's Progress (Hand Signed) Vintage Art Print
By David Hockney
Located in Winchester, GB
This beautiful and rare poster is hand signed by the artist David Hockney in the bottom right corner and is in mint condition.
Paper
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H 20.5 in W 23 in D 1 in
David Hockney 'A Tune' from The Blue Guitar Signed Limited Edition Print
By David Hockney
Located in San Rafael, CA
David Hockney (born 1937) A Tune, plate 3 from The Blue Guitar, 1976-77 Etching with aquatint in colors on wove paper Signed in pencil and numbered 82/200 (there were also 35 artist'...
Etching, Aquatint
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H 12.68 in W 14.34 in
Dog No. 15 -- Print, Etching, Animal, Contemporary Art by David Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Dog No. 15, 1998 David Hockney Etching, on Somerset wove Signed, dated and inscribed A.P.
Etching
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H 18.67 in W 15.75 in
Dog No. 7 -- Print, Etching, Animal, Contemporary Art by David Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Dog No. 7, 1998 David Hockney Etching, on Somerset wove Signed, dated and numbered 32/35 verso (there were also 10 artist's proofs) Annotated 277-1134-7 From Dog Wall Published by P...
Etching
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H 33.25 in W 37 in D 1.5 in
David Hockney Warm Start, from Some New Prints Lithograph & Screenprint 6/68
By David Hockney
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A bold, abstract, pop art lithograph and screenprint in colors on Arches 88 paper titled “Warm Start, From Some New Prints” by David Hockney. Hand signed in pencil on the bottom rig...
Paper
The David Hockney SUMO Collector's Edition
By David Hockney, Marc Newson, TASCHEN
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chronicles David Hockney's work from 1960s-2016. Signed by Hockney.
Metal
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H 19.7 in W 15.2 in D 3.2 in
David Hockney My Window, Art Edition (No. 501–750) ‘No. 610’, 23rd December 2010
By David Hockney
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Both the book and print are signed by David Hockney.
Other
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H 19.7 in W 15.2 in L 19.7 in
David Hockney, My Window, Art Edition (No. 751–1, 000) ‘No. 778’, 17th April 2011
By David Hockney
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Both the book and print are signed by David Hockney.
Other
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H 12.3 in W 17.2 in D 8 in
David Hockney, 220 for 2020, Limited Edition, Estate Stamped Artist Book
By David Hockney, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Also available in four Art Editions (No. 1–400), each with a numbered print, dated and signed by David Hockney.
Paper
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H 12.3 in W 17.2 in D 8 in
David Hockney. 220 for 2020. Limited Edition, Estate Stamped Artist Book & Box
By David Hockney, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Also available in four Art Editions (No. 1–400), each with a numbered print, dated and signed by David Hockney.
Paper
Hollywood Bowl Hand-Signed Poster
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
1966 Colour screenprint and offset lithograph on wove paper 76 x 56.5 cm Literature: No. 8 in Brian Baggott's Catalogue Signed and dated in pencil by David Hockney Published by Editi...
Paper, Offset, Screen
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H 41.54 in W 27.49 in
Hand-Signed 1972 Olympische Spiele Munchen, Munich Olympics
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Colour lithograph on BFK Rives paper 1970 105.5 x 69.8 cm Edition of 200 Hand signed, numbered and dated in pencil by Hockney Printed by Matthieu AG, Zurich, for the 1972 Munich Olym...
Paper, Lithograph
Tres (End of Triple), large hand signed lithograph
By David Hockney
Located in Aventura, FL
Lithograph in colors on BFK Rives paper. Hand signed, dated and numbered on front by David Hockney.
Paper, Lithograph
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H 35 in W 27 in D 1.25 in
'112 LA Visitors' Signed Limited Edition Laser Print Photographic Collage
By David Hockney
Located in San Rafael, CA
David Hockney (born 1937) 112 LA Visitors, David Hockney Studios (M.C.A.T. 349), 1990-91 Composite still video and laser print collage in colors on Parsons Linen Ledger mounted to Ar...
Mixed Media, Laser
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H 35.25 in W 25.25 in
Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games (Polaroids of Swimmer) Poster (Signed)
By David Hockney
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: David Hockney (English, 1937-) Title: "Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games (Polaroids of Swimmer)" Portfolio: Official Fine Art Olympic Posters *Signed by Hockney in pencil lower...
Lithograph, Offset
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H 18 in W 15 in
Sunflower II, Etching with aquatint Signed, dated, and numbered, USA, 1995
By David Hockney
Located in Toronto, Ontario
David Hockney (b.1937) is one of the most influential contributors to European Pop Art and one of the most valuable, versatile, and distinctive British artists of the 20th century.
Etching, Aquatint
Nicholas Wilder
By David Hockney
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Created in 1994, this color lithograph on BFK Rives paper is hand-signed by David Hockney (Bradford 1937- ) in pencil in the lower right margin.
Lithograph
Four Part Splinge
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
David Hockney Four Part Splinge, 1993 Signed, inscribed, titled, dated and numbered 30/48 in pencil Lithograph and screenprint 47 x 64 inches (overall). 119.4 x 162.6 cm Edition of 4...
Lithograph, Screen
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H 19.7 in W 15.2 in D 3.2 in
David Hockney. My Window. Art Edition (No. 251–500) ‘No. 281’, 23rd July 2010
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Both the book and print are signed by David Hockney.
Other
Pictures by David Hockney, Signed by Artist, 1979
By David Hockney
Located in CA, CA
Signed by Artist. Abrams, New York, 1979. Signed on title page “David Hockney” in red and yellow felt pen by artist.
Paper
David Hockney signed check (David Hockney 1991)
By David Hockney
Located in NEW YORK, NY
David Hockney signed check 1991: A rare early 1990s hand-signed David Hockney bank check, to "Cash" in the amount of $900.00.
Lithograph, Offset
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H 13.5 in W 10 in D 1 in
Hockney's Alphabet by David Hockney, Signed Limited Edition
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
Limited Edition of 250 numbered copies for sale. Illustrated by David Hockney and signed by the following contributors: Douglas Adams, Martin Amis, Julian Barnes, William Boyd, Marga...
Paper
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H 13.5 in W 10 in D 1 in
Hockney's Alphabet by David Hockney, Signed Limited Edition
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
Limited Edition of 250 numbered copies for sale. Illustrated by David Hockney and signed by the following contributors: Douglas Adams, Martin Amis, Julian Barnes, William Boyd, Marga...
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H 13.5 in W 10 in D 1 in
Hockney's Alphabet by David Hockney, Signed Limited Edition
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
Limited Edition of 250 numbered copies for sale. Illustrated by David Hockney and signed by the following contributors: Douglas Adams, Martin Amis, Julian Barnes, William Boyd, Marga...
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H 13.5 in W 10 in D 1 in
Hockney's Alphabet by David Hockney, Signed Limited Edition
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
Limited Edition of 250 numbered copies for sale. Illustrated by David Hockney and signed by the following contributors: Douglas Adams, Martin Amis, Julian Barnes, William Boyd, Marga...
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H 13.5 in W 10 in D 1 in
Hockney's Alphabet by David Hockney, Signed Limited Edition
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
Limited Edition of 250 numbered copies for sale. Illustrated by David Hockney and signed by the following contributors: Douglas Adams, Martin Amis, Julian Barnes, William Boyd, Marga...
Paper
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H 32.5 in W 25 in D 0.75 in
David Hockney Signed Lithograph Poster for Dessins et Gravures Exhibition, 1975
By David Hockney
Located in Studio City, CA
It is quite a serene, if not a bit unnerving, image. The print is hand signed and numbered (142/450) in pencil by Hockney in the lower right.
Paper
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H 30 in W 21 in
David Hockney SIGNED vintage portrait Artcurial, Paris 1979 (Gregory Evans 1976)
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
Original exhibition poster for David Hockney at Artcurial, Paris, 1979. Signed by the artist lower right in pencil.
Lithograph
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H 5.25 in W 14.5 in
David Hockney - Catalogue page/broadside - Hand signed by David Hockney, Framed
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
Measurements: Framed: 21 inches (vertical) by 11.75 inches (horizontal) by 1 inch Print: 5.25 inches (vertical) by 14.5 inches (horizontal) DAVID HOCKNEY BIOGRAPHY David Hockney (bo...
Magazine Paper
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H 10.5 in W 8.65 in D 0.5 in
David Hockney Hand Signed First Edition Book Pictures by David Hockney, 1979
By David Hockney
Located in Studio City, CA
A David Hockney hand-signed first edition/ first printing (there was no hardcover book.
Paper
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H 7 in W 4 in
Art Card: David Hockney in 1853 gallery (Hand Signed by David Hockney), Framed
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
Art Card: David Hockney in 1853 gallery (Hand Signed by David Hockney), 1993 Art Card: David Hockney in 1853 gallery (Hand Signed by David Hockney) Offset lithograph postcard Boldly ...
Postcard
Vintage Paris Review 25th Anniversary 1981
By David Hockney
Located in Missouri, MO
An authorized vintage poster featuring the painting "Flower Study" (1980) by David Hockney, signed by the artist. "Paris Review 25th Anniversary" 1981 Off-Set Lithograph Literature: ...
W, Hockney's Alphabet, David Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in Southampton, NY
Excerpted from the folio, This edition of Hockney's Alphabet comprises CCC examples printed on Exhibition Fine Art Cartridge paper, specially bound in quarter vellum with handmade Fa...
Lithograph
S, Hockney's Alphabet, David Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in Southampton, NY
Excerpted from the folio, This edition of Hockney's Alphabet comprises CCC examples printed on Exhibition Fine Art Cartridge paper, specially bound in quarter vellum with handmade Fa...
Lithograph
David Hockney - Yves Marie - 1974 Lithograph - HAND SIGNED
By David Hockney
Located in Brooklyn, NY
David Hockney's Yves Marie (1974) is a signed lithograph measuring 30 x 22.25 inches (76.2 x 56.515 cm).
Lithograph
Young Playwright's Festival (Hand signed by David Hockney)
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
David Hockney Young Playwright's Festival, from the collection of Anthony Haden-Guest (Hand signed by David Hockney), 1982 Offset lithograph poster.
Offset
The art of David Hockney is always engaging in its pleasant ambiguities: his prints, drawings and paintings are warm but somehow aloof; filled with light yet often dark and brooding in subject; simple, frank and mundane, but also ethereal and complex. The artist’s stature in the contemporary art world is such that, in a 2011 survey of one thousand British painters and sculptors, he was named the most influential British artist of all time.
Hockney grew up in Bradford, in the northern English county of Yorkshire, studying at the Bradford School of Art from 1953 to ’57, and at the Royal College of Art in London from 1959 to 1962. Though he was educated in art at a time when abstraction dominated the field, Hockney stuck resolutely to figurative painting and drawing.
Hockney's early paintings suggest a search for a style, veering from Expressionism to a grotesquerie suggestive of James Ensor. But Hockney found himself almost the moment he arrived in Los Angeles, in 1963. The move from the gray and rainy Britain to a world of bright sunshine and sparkling water brought Hockney a sense of freedom and an artistic epiphany. He would spend most of the next five years in L.A., painting luminous pictures, such as A Bigger Splash (1967), of things that made him happy: swimming pools, manicured lawns, palm trees, stucco buildings and luxuries like shower stalls. Hockney also painted people, almost always his friends. His California portraits such as Beverly Hills Housewife (1966) are considered to be his finest work. They are at once grandly scaled, intimate and poetic.
In the 1970s, Hockney moved back to Britain and spent much of his time on photography and printmaking. He returned to painting in the 1980s, and to subjects like still lifes, seascapes and portraits. Hockney has always been fascinated by the use of technology in art — he’s credited with inventing the technique of joining Polaroid photos in a collage to form a panoramic picture — and has been using the Brush app to paint on an iPad. Because he was prolific and worked in a wide range of mediums, Hockney’s art is available at many price points. His consistently striking and provocative work should have a place in any comprehensive collection of contemporary art.
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