Sotheby’s London contemporary art auction raised £45.9 million during Frieze Week, led by a £9.8 million Willem de Kooning painting. Strong results for Michael Andrews and David Hockney contrasted with six unsold lots, highlighting a selective art market.
David Hockney painting made $17.2 million at Sotheby’s after stunning bids, helping the auction house realize $49.2 million in a significant moment in the current art market.
A ceramic cat made by David Hockney and his friend Norman Stevens exceeded expectations at auction, fetching $136,000 after an intense global bidding war.
Explore the vibrant life and art of David Hockney in Hockney: A Graphic Life by Simon Elliott. Follow his creative evolution from Bradford to digital innovation.
Randall Wright’s film delves into David Hockney artistic career, his life, and his struggles to avoid being labeled queer