Comprehensive price guide for David Hockney artwork — from authenticated originals to prints and editions. Understand what drives value, recent sale trends, and how to maximize your return when selling.
Prices reflect authenticated works in the secondary market. Condition, provenance, and authentication documentation significantly affect realized prices.
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David Hockney, living British painter, set the world record for a living artist when Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) sold for $90.3 million in 2018. His pool paintings, Yorkshire landscapes, and iPad drawings have made him one of the most versatile and beloved artists of his generation. Hockney's prolific print output — from the 1960s etchings to recent digital works — provides an active and deep secondary market across a wide price range.
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Record $90.3M in 2018. Consistently strong performer. Print market particularly active and deep.
| Work | Type | Sale Price | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pool study (lithograph, signed) | Lithograph | $85,000 | 2024 |
| Flowers (etching, signed) | Etching | $28,000 | 2024 |
| Yorkshire landscape (inkjet print, signed) | Digital print | $35,000 | 2023 |
Representative secondary market sales. Prices are indicative of market trends, not guaranteed valuations. Individual results vary based on condition, provenance, and market timing.
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Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Phillips are appropriate for significant authenticated works, typically valued above $50,000. Expect 3–6 month timelines and 15–25% seller’s commission.
Bonhams, Heritage Auctions, and Swann Galleries handle mid-range works effectively with faster timelines than major houses.
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Start My Free Valuation Learn How It WorksDavid Hockney prints range from $2,000 for smaller unsigned inkjet editions to $200,000+ for significant signed lithographs. Pool subject prints from the 1970s–1980s command the highest prices. His 'Weather Series' prints, etching suites, and recent iPad drawing prints are actively traded. Signed, documented prints from known publishers are the most liquid Hockney market.
Hockney prints are authenticated through publisher documentation (Gemini GEL, Petersburg Press, Tyler Graphics). Richard Lloyd's catalogue raisonné of prints is the definitive reference. For paintings, specialist authentication through Christie's, Sotheby's, or Hockney's studio contacts is required. The artist is living and his studio can sometimes assist with authentication of uncertain works.
California swimming pool subjects — particularly the Splash series and pool-with-figures compositions — command the highest prices at every scale. Portrait commissions are also highly valued. Yorkshire landscape series (2004–2013) has strong institutional demand. Flower subjects and interior paintings are consistently liquid. iPad drawings (signed, limited editions) have introduced accessible Hockney originals at $20,000–$50,000.
Hockney began creating iPad drawings around 2009 and has produced signed, limited edition prints of his digital work. These printed iPad drawings, when signed and editioned, sell for $20,000–$80,000 depending on subject. They represent a genuine Hockney creative engagement with digital tools, not mere reproductions. The iPad drawings have attracted younger collectors who appreciate both the subject matter and the medium innovation.
Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips handle Hockney across all price levels. For prints valued under $50,000, MoveArt can match you with qualified collectors efficiently. Heritage Auctions and Bonhams handle mid-range Hockney prints. Documentation from original publishers significantly smooths the sale process and increases buyer confidence.
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