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David Hockney Pretty Tulips For Sale
David Hockney
Pretty Tulips, 1970
Color lithograph on hand made paper Crisbrook
72 2/5 × 50 4/5 in | 183.9 × 129 cm
About this work
David Hockney stands among the most influential artists of the past century, his contributions to British Pop Art and contemporary painting securing his position as one of the highest-selling living artists at auction. His work continues to command extraordinary prices on the secondary market, reflecting sustained institutional and collector demand across decades. Pretty Tulips, executed in 1970, emerges from a particularly fertile period in Hockney's printmaking practice. The early 1970s saw the artist deeply engaged with lithography, exploring the medium's capacity for bold color and fluid line work. This large-scale color lithograph on handmade Crisbrook paper demonstrates his characteristic approach to still life—a genre he would revisit throughout his career with increasing complexity. The tulips, rendered with apparent simplicity, reveal Hockney's sophisticated understanding of form and his ability to imbue everyday subjects with psychological presence. At over six feet in height, the work commands significant physical space, a scale that distinguishes it from many of his other prints from this era. The edition of 200, while not scarce by contemporary standards, has been absorbed into collections over more than five decades, making fresh-to-market examples increasingly difficult to source. Hockney's prints from this period have proven remarkably resilient in the secondary market, with strong examples regularly exceeding estimates at major auction houses. This lithograph represents an opportunity to acquire work by an artist whose historical importance is firmly established and whose market trajectory remains robust. For acquisition inquiries, please contact Guy Hepner.
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- Year
- 1970
- Medium
- Color lithograph on hand made paper Crisbrook
- Edition
- Edition of 200
About David Hockney
David Hockney prints for sale at Guy Hepner include works from his most collected series: the Swimming Pool lithographs, Blue Guitar, Paper Pools, Moving Focus, Celia, and the Yosemite Suite. David Hockney signed prints for sale and David Hockney original art for sale through our New York gallery are sourced from authenticated secondary market collections with full provenance documentation.
David Hockney (9 July 1937 – 11 June 2026) was the most celebrated British artist of his generation and one of the most actively traded names on the international secondary market. His luminous paintings, prints, and drawings — spanning swimming pools, landscapes, portraits, and iPad works — defined visual culture for over six decades and continue to command record prices at auction.
David Hockney Art For Sale
David Hockney art for sale encompasses a remarkably diverse body of work, from early etchings and lithographs to large-scale paintings and his celebrated digital iPad drawings. Hockney's position as the most valuable British artist was confirmed in November 2018 when Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) (1972) sold for US$90.3 million at Christie's New York — setting a world auction record for a living artist at the time.
At Guy Hepner, David Hockney paintings for sale and prints are sourced directly from galleries, estates, and private collections with full provenance documentation.
David Hockney Prints For Sale
David Hockney prints for sale represent the most accessible and liquid category of his market. His lithographs, etchings, and screenprints — produced across six decades — are sought by collectors at every level. Signed editions are particularly valued for their documentary connection to Hockney's creative process.
Key series available at Guy Hepner:
- Swimming Pool series — the definitive Hockney motif; pool paintings and prints in every medium remain among his most sought works
- Weather Series — a landmark suite of lithographs exploring atmospheric and meteorological themes with Hockney's signature graphic clarity
- Hollywood Hills — sun-drenched landscapes celebrating California's light, space, and architecture
- Moving Focus — a major series of lithographs and prints exploring perspective, travel, and the act of looking
- Pools lithographs — intimate, technically virtuosic prints that distil the essence of his Swimming Pool paintings
- iPad drawings — Hockney's pioneering digital works, printed as archival pigment prints, representing a bold late chapter in his practice
David Hockney: Most Collectible Series
Hockney is the most actively traded British artist on the secondary market, with consistent demand across painting, print, drawing, and photography. For collectors seeking to buy David Hockney, the prints market offers the greatest volume and liquidity.
Collectors who buy David Hockney should consider:
- Signed vs unsigned editions — signed impressions command a substantial premium and are preferred by institutions
- Early vs late editions — earlier impressions from small editions tend to appreciate faster
- Subject matter — pool paintings, portraits, and California landscapes are his canonical themes and attract the broadest collector base
- Condition — works on paper are sensitive to light; always request condition reports and storage history
Hockney's enduring legacy, global institutional profile, and the exceptional breadth of his output make David Hockney prints for sale a compelling proposition at all market levels.
Buying David Hockney
Guy Hepner has extensive experience placing David Hockney art for sale with private collectors and institutional buyers. Our inventory includes rare signed prints, lithographs from major series, and occasional works on paper and canvas sourced through trusted networks.
When you buy David Hockney through Guy Hepner, every work comes with full provenance documentation, condition reporting, and certificate of authenticity. We can also assist with private sales, valuations, and estate acquisitions.
Contact us to discuss available David Hockney paintings for sale, current print inventory, and collector advisory services.