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David Hockney Red Wire Plant For Sale
David Hockney
Red Wire Plant, 1998
Etching and aquatint in red and black on Somerset paper Signed numbered and dated
30 1/2 x 36 in 77.5 x 91.4 cm
About this work
David Hockney’s Red Wire Plant (1998) is an elegant exploration of form, texture, and restraint, demonstrating his mastery of printmaking through the medium of etching and aquatint. The work presents a potted plant with wiry branches, rendered in a striking palette of red and black on Somerset paper. Against a textured red background, the pot and table merge with the surrounding space, creating a tonal harmony that emphasizes the graphic quality of the composition.The plant itself appears both delicate and energetic. Thin, winding stems stretch outward with a sense of movement, their ends marked by sparse black leaves and blossoms. The contrast between the dark, sharply defined foliage and the warm, earthy red of the pot and backdrop creates a visual tension, simultaneously grounding the work and enlivening it. The aquatint technique gives the red passages a velvety depth, while the etched black lines introduce crispness and clarity.This composition plays on the tradition of still life, but Hockney’s treatment avoids naturalism in favor of stylization and bold simplicity. The plant becomes a study in rhythm and balance, almost calligraphic in its structure, with each branch and leaf placed as though in dialogue with the surrounding negative space. The textured backdrop, rather than receding, actively participates in the image, enveloping the plant in a field of vibrating red marks.Red Wire Plant exemplifies Hockney’s ability to distill an everyday subject into a composition that is at once contemplative and graphic. It reflects his ongoing fascination with domestic motifs—plants, interiors, and ordinary objects—while affirming his technical versatility as a printmaker. Through a limited palette and disciplined design, Hockney transforms the modest subject of a potted plant into a work of striking visual impact and timeless elegance.For more information or to buy Red Wire Plant (1998) by David Hockney, contact our galleries using the form below.
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- 1998
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- Etching and aquatint in red and black on Somerset paper Signed numbered and dated
- Edition
- Edition of 35
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.
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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.