The auction will be dedicated to David Hockney’s works “celebrate the achievements”An influential British artist.
Phillips in Berkeley Square, central London will sell a collection of sketches, paintings, and photographs by the 85 year-old Bradford-born artist.
The auction’s title will include highlights from South African collectors Andrew Ovenstone (who own Stellenberg Gardens), and Sandy Ovenstone (who also own Stellenberg Gardens).
These include 1984 painting Tyler Dining Room, Celia In A Wicker Chair from 1974, and arguably Hockney’s most sought-after 1979 edition, Afternoon Swimming, which highlights the artist’s skill with lithography.
David Hockney, Afternoon Swimming 1979 will be one lot in the auction (Phillips/PA).
The auction will also include Hockney’s 2010 untitled painting, 2011’s The Arrival Of Spring In Woldgate, and his 1980 sketch Celia Looks.
Robert Kennan, Phillips’ head of editions in Europe, said: “This sale looks to celebrate the achievements of David Hockney to date with a vibrant selection in all media.
“The auction is an opportunity to acquire a Hockney work at all price points, from entry level works priced at £1,000 to those higher value pieces at £250,000 and above.
“Contemporary edition collecting is something we feel incredibly passionate about and creating curated sales such as David Hockney allows us to engage with our community of collectors, whilst reflecting our innovative approach to meet current collecting demands.”
These works will be sold and the proceeds will go towards funding new acquisitions of contemporary South African artists.