David Hockney (b. 1937) is an iconic British artist known for his vibrant and innovative contributions to the world of contemporary art. Renowned for his exploration of colour, form, and space, Hockey produced a diverse body of work, encompassing painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and more.

Hockney’s prints and editions market has experienced significant growth since 2020, with total sales increasing to a record $8.2 million in 2023, based on auctions at Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips.

This is the eighth of our Revisiting Reports – a series of auction trend analysis on individual artists. Previous editions include: Yayoi Kusama, Pablo Picasso, Yoshitomo Nara, Wayne Thiebaud, Shirin Neshat, Damien Hirst and Andy Warhol.