Original David Hockney Prints for Sale

Hockney’s love affair with printmaking is matched only by our adoration of the resulting prints! And we are not alone; the market for the artist's print work is extremely strong, with exceptional demand for works across his varied output.

From Hockney’s years at The Royal Academy, to his recent iPad drawings, he consistently returns to printmaking. He has mastered the various technologies that exist within the umbrella category of printmaking. Etching blocks enabled him to produce editions of intricate drawings, resulting in tender prints such as Two Boys Aged 23 or 24. Lithography allowed editions to be printed in vibrant colours resulting in iconic images such as Lithograph for the '72 Olympic Games.

And then, in the February of 1986, he discovered the colour copy machine and set about using it to make art. Where the aforementioned methods of printmaking required painstaking accuracy and a team of technological experts, the copy machine granted Hockney freedom. The medium promoted individuality (there was, quite literally, no room for another's input) and spontaneity, whilst remaining true to the tradition of layering ink for depth and dimension. 

We strongly recommend Hockney's prints to our clients for their investment potential, and for the sheer joy they bring to any wall. Prices have always been strong for his prints, but they are now growing at an accelerated pace and should be considered in any portfolio.