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David Hockney Study of Byron For Sale

David Hockney
David Hockney - Study of Byron, 1979, Color Lithograph

Study of Byron, 1979

Color Lithograph

12 3/5 × 10 7/10 in | 32 × 27.1 cm

About this work

David Hockney stands as one of the most influential British artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, whose contributions to painting, printmaking, and photography have consistently redefined contemporary visual culture. His work commands significant attention in both institutional collections and the secondary market, with pieces regularly achieving substantial results at auction houses worldwide. Study of Byron, executed in 1979, belongs to a period when Hockney was deeply engaged with portraiture and the intimate observation of his immediate circle. The work depicts Byron, one of the artist's beloved dachshunds, who frequently appeared alongside his companion Stanley in Hockney's drawings and prints throughout the late 1970s and 1980s. These animal portraits reveal a tender, unhurried quality in Hockney's practice, demonstrating his ability to bring the same psychological depth to his depictions of pets as he did to his celebrated human subjects. The color lithograph medium allowed Hockney to explore tonal subtleties and linear precision, techniques he had honed since his early printmaking experiments at the Royal College of Art. This particular impression comes from an edition of 200, making it relatively accessible within Hockney's printed oeuvre while maintaining the quality and intentionality that characterizes his graphic work. The modest dimensions invite close viewing, rewarding attention with the delicate marks and color choices that define Hockney's distinctive approach to lithography. Works from this period continue to attract serious collectors who recognize both their art historical importance and their reflection of Hockney's personal world. For acquisition inquiries, please contact Guy Hepner.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
1979
Medium
Color Lithograph
Edition
Edition of 200
Study of Byron

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.

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