18th Sep, 2024 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 48

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David Hockney (British 1937-), 'Little Boodge' 1993

Sold for £525

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Condition Report

In very good condition
No knocks, tears or creases to the sheet
Minor colour variation to the sheet edges, due to the age of the work
This work has been stored flat and has never been framed.

David Hockney (British 1937-), 'Little Boodge' 1993, offset lithograph on wove paper, bearing the Artists Copyright verso; sheet: 28 x 42cm

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Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 18th Sep, 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.