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David Hockney 112 L.A. Visitors Folio 7 Lithos & Title Page Ed 20 Orig Receipt
David Hockney 112 L.A. Visitors Folio 7 Lithos & Title Page Ed 20 Orig Receipt

David Hockney 112 L.A. Visitors Folio 7 Lithos & Title Page Ed 20 Orig Receipt

By David Hockney

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful folio by the Modern Master David Hockney. This folio was assembled in 1993 from a

Category

1990s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Peter Phillips, The Hunter, 1975, Screenprint, Artist Proof, Signed
Peter Phillips, The Hunter, 1975, Screenprint, Artist Proof, Signed

Peter Phillips, The Hunter, 1975, Screenprint, Artist Proof, Signed

$1,700Sale Price / item|22% Off

H 40.25 in W 28.75 in D 0.013 in

Peter Phillips, The Hunter, 1975, Screenprint, Artist Proof, Signed

By Peter Phillips

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Price is per piece. Peter Phillips United Kingdom, b. 1939 The Hunter Signed, dated, Artist

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Number 1 Chair

David HockneyNumber 1 Chair, 1985-6

$106,657

H 22.25 in W 18.88 in

Number 1 Chair

By David Hockney

Located in London, GB

David Hockney Number 1 Chair, 1985-6 Signed, dated and numbered AP III/XVI in pencil Colour

Category

1980s Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Etching, Lithograph

The Student, Homage to Picasso - British Pop Art
The Student, Homage to Picasso - British Pop Art

The Student, Homage to Picasso - British Pop Art

By David Hockney

Located in London, GB

This original etching and aquatint is hand signed in pencil by the artist "David Hockney" at the

Category

1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

CELIA OBSERVING
CELIA OBSERVING

David HockneyCELIA OBSERVING, 1976

$18,500

H 42 in W 36 in D 3 in

CELIA OBSERVING

By David Hockney

Located in Portland, ME

Hockney, David (English, born 1937). CELIA OBSERVING. Etching and aquatint in colors, 1976. Not

Category

1970s Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

CELIA ADJUSTING HER EYELASH

CELIA ADJUSTING HER EYELASH

By David Hockney

Located in Portland, ME

, 1979. Edition of 100, plus 16 Artist's Proofs. signed, dated and numbered in green pencil. Published by

Category

1970s Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

HENRY AT TABLE

David HockneyHENRY AT TABLE, 1976

$17,500

H 30 in W 42 in

HENRY AT TABLE

By David Hockney

Located in Portland, ME

Hockney, David (English, born 1937). S.A.C. 188, Tokyo 178. HENRY AT TABLE. Lithograph, 1976

Category

1970s Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

JOE MCDONALD

David HockneyJOE MCDONALD, 1976

$16,000

H 41.5 in W 29.75 in

JOE MCDONALD

By David Hockney

Located in Portland, ME

Hockney, David. JOE MCDONALD. Scottish Arts Council 175. Gemini DH76-767. Lithograph in two blacks

Category

1970s Portrait Prints

Materials

ABS, Lithograph

Franco-American Mail, from: The Blue Guitar - Pop Blue Guitar
Franco-American Mail, from: The Blue Guitar - Pop Blue Guitar

Franco-American Mail, from: The Blue Guitar - Pop Blue Guitar

Located in London, GB

This original etching and aquatint is hand signed in pencil by the artist "David Hockney" at the

Category

1970s Pop Art More Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Bardot Thunder (Fame White)
Bardot Thunder (Fame White)

Bardot Thunder (Fame White)

By Russell Young

Located in Indianapolis, IN

dust 48 x 62 in (121.9 x 157.5 cm) From a series of 10 plus proofs; unique in this colorway Signed

Category

2010s Conceptual Portrait Prints

Materials

Linen, Mixed Media, Screen

Flasher, Brian Rice
Flasher, Brian Rice

Brian RiceFlasher, Brian Rice, 1967

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.5 in W 25 in

Flasher, Brian Rice

By Brian Rice

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Brian Rice (1936) Title: Flasher Year: 1967 Edition: 67/175, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph

Category

1960s Pop Art Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Duomo (Florence)
Duomo (Florence)

Duomo (Florence)

By Julian Trevelyan

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Duomo (Florence) Etching & aquatint , 1965-66 Signed, titled and annotated "artist's proof" (see

Category

1960s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Colossal, Brian Rice

Brian RiceColossal, Brian Rice, 1967

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 25.25 in W 22.75 in

Colossal, Brian Rice

By Brian Rice

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Brian Rice (1936) Title: Colossal Year: 1967 Edition: 25/75, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph

Category

1960s Pop Art Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Odeon, Brian Rice

Brian RiceOdeon, Brian Rice, 1969

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 27 in W 26 in

Odeon, Brian Rice

By Brian Rice

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Brian Rice (1936) Title: Odeon Year: 1969 Edition: 52/175, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph

Category

1960s Pop Art Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

After PABLO PICASSO  "Tête de Femme au Chapeau"
After PABLO PICASSO  "Tête de Femme au Chapeau"

After PABLO PICASSO "Tête de Femme au Chapeau"

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Los Angeles, CA

painters, including Willem-de-Kooning and David Hockney. “There are artists who transform the sun into a

Category

1950s Cubist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo Picasso " Picador and Bull" Earthenware
Pablo Picasso " Picador and Bull" Earthenware

Pablo Picasso " Picador and Bull" Earthenware

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Willem-de-Kooning and David Hockney. “There are artists who transform the sun into a yellow spot, but

Category

1950s Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Pre-Morocco, 1983 (Eight by Eight)
Pre-Morocco, 1983 (Eight by Eight)

Pre-Morocco, 1983 (Eight by Eight)

By Robert Rauschenberg

Located in Greenwich, CT

fundraising vehicle for MOCA. The artists who participated were Richard Diebenkorn, Sam Francis, David Hockney

Category

20th Century Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

The Wall
The Wall

Robert IndianaThe Wall, 1990

$3,500

H 27.25 in W 21 in

The Wall

By Robert Indiana

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Signed, numbered "TP" (Trial Proof), and dated in pencil by the artist 27.25"H 21"W (image) 34.25"H

Category

1990s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Screen

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Celia in an Armchair

David HockneyCelia in an Armchair, 1980

Unavailable

H 40 in W 48 in

Celia in an Armchair

By David Hockney

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Edition of 74 plus 12 artist's proofs Signed and dated in pencil

Materials

Lithograph

Potted Daffodils

David HockneyPotted Daffodils, 1980

Unavailable

H 44 in W 30 in

Potted Daffodils

By David Hockney

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Edition of 98 plus 18 artist's proofs Signed, dated and numbered in pencil

Materials

Lithograph

Chair with Book on Red Carpet

David HockneyChair with Book on Red Carpet, 1998

Unavailable

H 38.375 in W 30.5 in

Chair with Book on Red Carpet

By David Hockney

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Edition of 35 plus 10 artist's proofs numbered with Roman numerals Signed, dated and numbered in

Category

1990s Prints and Multiples

Pablo Picasso Peintre Et Modèle, Drypoint Etching on Rives Paper, 1966
Pablo Picasso Peintre Et Modèle, Drypoint Etching on Rives Paper, 1966

Pablo Picasso Peintre Et Modèle, Drypoint Etching on Rives Paper, 1966

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Chelsea, London

42.2 x 50 cm. Excellent condition. Presented float mounted in a silver wooden frame. Artist’s proof

Category

20th Century French Contemporary Art

David Hockney PAPER POOLS Lithograph
David Hockney PAPER POOLS Lithograph

David Hockney PAPER POOLS Lithograph

By David Hockney

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: David Hockney (British, b. 1937) Marking(s); notes: signed, blind

Category

1980s Pop Art Landscape Prints

Materials

Screen

Tres (End of Triple), large hand signed lithograph
Tres (End of Triple), large hand signed lithograph

Tres (End of Triple), large hand signed lithograph

By David Hockney

Located in Aventura, FL

Lithograph in colors on BFK Rives paper. Hand signed, dated and numbered on front by David Hockney

Category

1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Celia - Adjusting her Eyelash
Celia - Adjusting her Eyelash

Celia - Adjusting her Eyelash

By David Hockney

Located in London, GB

DAVID HOCKNEY b.1937 (British) Title: Celia - Adjusting her Eyelash, 1979 Technique

Category

1970s Young British Artists (YBA) Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Study of Lightning Medium
Study of Lightning Medium

Study of Lightning Medium

By David Hockney

Located in London, GB

This original lithograph is hand signed in pencil by the artist "Hockney" in the lower right

Franco-American Mail, from: The Blue Guitar,
Franco-American Mail, from: The Blue Guitar,

Franco-American Mail, from: The Blue Guitar,

By David Hockney

Located in London, GB

artist "David Hockney" at the lower right margin. It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of

Category

1970s Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Yves-Marie Hervé
Yves-Marie Hervé

Yves-Marie Hervé

By David Hockney

Located in Toronto, Ontario

David Hockney (b. 1937) is one of the most influential British artists of the twentieth century and

Category

1970s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Yves Marie [Hervé]
Yves Marie [Hervé]

Yves Marie [Hervé]

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

Lithograph on Arches paper Edition 58 of 75 with 24 artist proofs Published by Petersburg Press

Category

20th Century Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Richard, Jim and Felix, for the Oz Obscenity Fund
Richard, Jim and Felix, for the Oz Obscenity Fund

Richard, Jim and Felix, for the Oz Obscenity Fund

By David Hockney

Located in London, GB

Offset lithograph, a proof set aside from edition of 30, 59cm x 91cm, (64cm x 96cm framed). David

Category

1970s Contemporary Nude Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Celia, 8365 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood

Celia, 8365 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood

By David Hockney

Located in London, GB

, one of two printer's proofs, aside from the edition of 46 (there were also 11 artist's proofs

Category

1970s Pop Art Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Two Peppers

Two Peppers

By David Hockney

Located in London, GB

100 (there were also 23 artist's proofs), published by Petersburg Press, London

Category

1970s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean

My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean

By David Hockney

Located in London, GB

the edition of approximately 50. Proofed by the artist at the Pratt Graphic Workshop, New York

Category

1960s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Warm Start, from Some New Prints
Warm Start, from Some New Prints

Warm Start, from Some New Prints

By David Hockney

Located in Aventura, FL

of 68 (there were also 33 artist's proofs), with the blindstamp and copyright ink stamp (on reverse

Category

1990s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph, Screen

MY POOL AND TERRACE
MY POOL AND TERRACE

David HockneyMY POOL AND TERRACE, 1993

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H 29 in W 41.625 in D 1 in

MY POOL AND TERRACE

By David Hockney

Located in Aventura, FL

on wove paper. Hand signed, numbered and dated by the artist. Image sizer 23.75 x 35.625. Custom

Category

1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Etching

"Eight By Eight" by Ellsworth Kelly
"Eight By Eight" by Ellsworth Kelly

"Eight By Eight" by Ellsworth Kelly

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H 29 in W 41 in D 2 in

"Eight By Eight" by Ellsworth Kelly

By Ellsworth Kelly

Located in Stamford, CT

numbered in pencil "203 / 250 Kelly". There were also 43 artists proofs. The print is technically

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Amaryllis
Amaryllis

Richard SpareAmaryllis, 2001

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H 29.75 in W 22.5 in

Amaryllis

By Richard Spare

Located in Fairfield, CT

: 29.75 x 22.5 inches Edition: 100, plus proofs Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed and numbered in

Category

Early 2000s American Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Abstract Planes
Abstract Planes

Michael HaleAbstract Planes, 1982

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H 32 in W 24 in D 1 in

Abstract Planes

By Michael Hale

Located in Soquel, CA

, Robyn Denny, David Hockney, Howard Hodgkin, Allen Jones, R. J. Kitaj, Victor Pasmore, Peter Phillips

Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink

Geometric Planes
Geometric Planes

Michael HaleGeometric Planes, 1982

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H 30 in W 21 in D 1 in

Geometric Planes

By Michael Hale

Located in Soquel, CA

, Patrick Caulfield, Peter Blake, Bernard Cohen, Robyn Denny, David Hockney, Howard Hodgkin, Allen Jones, R

Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink

Richard Hamilton, Release, 1972
Richard Hamilton, Release, 1972

Richard Hamilton, Release, 1972

By Richard Hamilton

Located in London, GB

) and David Hockney (born 1937) also contributed, deciding to divide the profits between Release and the

Category

1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

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SUNSET FS II.85-88
SUNSET FS II.85-88

SUNSET FS II.85-88

By Andy Warhol

Located in Aventura, FL

Unique screen print on paper. Hand signed and numbered on verso. Published by David Whitney, New York, with the ‘HOTEL MARQUETTE PRINTS’ ink stamp on the reverse. Feldman & Schellman...

Category

1970s Pop Art Landscape Prints

Materials

Board, Screen

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Brooke Hopper David Hockney portrait drawing lithograph in black and white
Brooke Hopper David Hockney portrait drawing lithograph in black and white

Brooke Hopper David Hockney portrait drawing lithograph in black and white

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

A classic David Hockney portrait, this lithograph depicts the artist's friend Brooke Hopper. Brooke Hopper, one of the Hollywood elite, is the daughter of the producer Leland Hayward...

Category

1970s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Hockney - 60 Years of Work - Tate Britain original British Pop art poster
David Hockney - 60 Years of Work - Tate Britain original British Pop art poster

David Hockney - 60 Years of Work - Tate Britain original British Pop art poster

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

David Hockney David Hockney - 60 Years of Work - Tate Britain original poster, 2017 Offset lithograph and digital print 24 × 16 1/2 inches Unframed, unsigned and unnumbered Provenanc...

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Digital, Lithograph, Offset

JMF Chair by Forsyth
JMF Chair by Forsyth

JMF Chair by Forsyth

$4,650 / item

H 33.5 in W 25 in D 22.5 in

JMF Chair by Forsyth

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

The JMF Chair is inspired by and in homage to the lean, modern lines and silhouettes created by design icon Jean-Michel Frank. 1 and a quarter inch solid oak, richly stained, is hand...

Category

2010s American Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Paper Pools invitation
Paper Pools invitation

David HockneyPaper Pools invitation, 1979

$1,480Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.7 in W 8.5 in

Paper Pools invitation

By David Hockney

Located in Washington , DC, DC

Sold unframed Produced on the occasion of the David Hockney Paper Pools collaboration with Tyler Graphics Ltd in 1979. The exhibition was at Andre Emmerich Gallery in New York City ...

Category

1970s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Lithograph

Theresa Russell "Nude" print (Hand signed, inscribed and dated by David Hockney)
Theresa Russell "Nude" print (Hand signed, inscribed and dated by David Hockney)

Theresa Russell "Nude" print (Hand signed, inscribed and dated by David Hockney)

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

David Hockney XVI RIP ARLES (Hand signed, inscribed and dated by David Hockney), 1985 Offset lithograph poster Hand signed and inscribed with dateline London, 1985 by David Hockney o...

Category

1980s Pop Art Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Joan Miro. Original single piece mixed technique painting
Joan Miro. Original single piece mixed technique painting

Joan Miro. Original single piece mixed technique painting

By Joan Miró

Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL

Joan Miro. Original single piece mixed technique painting Joan Miro Ferra 1893-1983 Original Study for “EL GOLAFRE ".NOT SIGNED 1979 Unique. Gouache, lithotint and crayon on paper ...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Gouache

Contemporary Office Chair Inkjet Print, Signed, Edition 16 of 40
Contemporary Office Chair Inkjet Print, Signed, Edition 16 of 40

Contemporary Office Chair Inkjet Print, Signed, Edition 16 of 40

By David Hockney

Located in Bristol, GB

Homemade print Edition 16 of 40 129.5 x 55.9 cm (51.1 x 22 in) (Framed: 138 x 65 x 4.5 / 54.3 x 25.6 x 1.7 in) Signed, numbered and dated on the front Mint. Artwork not inspected ou...

Category

1980s Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Inkjet

"Untitled No.16" From "The Yosemite Suite" By David Hockney
"Untitled No.16" From "The Yosemite Suite" By David Hockney

"Untitled No.16" From "The Yosemite Suite" By David Hockney

By David Hockney

Located in Dubai, Dubai

"Untitled No.16" From "The Yosemite Suite" By David Hockney David Hockney, a prominent British artist, is celebrated for his versatile and innovative contributions to 20th-century ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Paper, Inkjet

David Hockney - Yves Marie - 1974 Lithograph - HAND SIGNED
David Hockney - Yves Marie - 1974 Lithograph - HAND SIGNED

David Hockney - Yves Marie - 1974 Lithograph - HAND SIGNED

By David Hockney

Located in Brooklyn, NY

David Hockney's Yves Marie (1974) is a signed lithograph measuring 30 x 22.25 inches (76.2 x 56.515 cm). This piece is part of a limited edition of 75 prints, and is in mint conditio...

Category

20th Century Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

David Hockney 'Christmas Card' 1990 Print
David Hockney 'Christmas Card' 1990 Print

David Hockney 'Christmas Card' 1990 Print

By David Hockney

Located in Miami, FL

David Hockney's 'Christmas Card' is a color laser print created in 1990. Decorated with beautiful colours, framed and in great condition. Please let us know if you have any questions!

Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Color

RECLINING FIGURE (GREGORY EVANS)

RECLINING FIGURE (GREGORY EVANS)

By David Hockney

Located in Portland, ME

Hockney, David. RECLINING FIGURE. Etching and sugarlift aquatint in black, 1974. Edition of 75 published by Petersburg Press, London and printed on Inveresk paper. Signed, dated and ...

Category

1970s Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

MO ASLEEP

David HockneyMO ASLEEP, 1971

$12,500

H 36 in W 28 in

MO ASLEEP

By David Hockney

Located in Portland, ME

Hockney, David. MO ASLEEP. S.A.C. 124. Etching and aquatint, 1971. Edition of 75 plus 16 proofs. Proofed by Maurice Payne and printed by Shirley Clement at The Print Shop, Amsterdam....

Category

1970s Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Red Flowers & Green Leaves, Separate -- Print, Homemade, Still-life by Hockney
Red Flowers & Green Leaves, Separate -- Print, Homemade, Still-life by Hockney

Red Flowers & Green Leaves, Separate -- Print, Homemade, Still-life by Hockney

By David Hockney

Located in London, GB

Red Flowers & Green Leaves, Separate, May 1988 David Hockney Homemade print in colours executed on an office colour copy machine on two sheets of Arches paper Signed, dated and numb...

Category

1980s Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Color

"Spilt Ink with Tests", Art Edition A, accompanied with book "220 for 2020"
"Spilt Ink with Tests", Art Edition A, accompanied with book "220 for 2020"

"Spilt Ink with Tests", Art Edition A, accompanied with book "220 for 2020"

By David Hockney

Located in London, GB

David Hockney Spilt Ink with Tests, 2019 signed in pencil and dated ‘19 art edition (1-100): 11-colour inkjet print on cotton-fiber archival paper book: hardcover, 2 volumes in a cla...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Inkjet

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An assortment of david hockney signed artists proofs is available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the contemporary, modern and Impressionist styles can be found today in our inventory. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. You can search the david hockney signed artists proofs that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, beige, black and blue. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but David Hockney, Dan May, Peter Paul, Brenda Zlamany and Brian Rice produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in lithograph, etching and screen print, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

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