David Hockney Auction Results & Upcoming Sales

David Hockney’s print market in 2025–2026 continues to be defined by sustained momentum around The Arrival of Spring prints, a collection that has moved from a standout body of work to a central pillar of his editioned market. The recent private-owner release at Sotheby’s of various works in this collection, of the same edition number, have reinforced this position, but importantly, the data suggests that demand extends beyond this one-off curated moment.

Average values remain closely aligned with and without these sales, indicating that while private and single-owner contexts can command a premium, they are not solely responsible for supporting prices. Instead, the series is underpinned by consistent collector demand and strengthened by ongoing institutional attention, particularly as Hockney’s iPad works and digital practice receive renewed focus.

With the major single-owner groupings now absorbed by the market, Arrival of Spring is likely to transition into a more evenly distributed supply phase, where individual works continue to perform within an established range rather than through headline-driven spikes. At the same time, growing attention on Hockney’s later works – particularly his digital flower drawings and Moving Focus collection, also digital works – signals a broader shift in collector interest toward his exploration of technology and perception.

This suggests that while Arrival of Spring will remain a benchmark series, the next phase of the market may see increased activity and value formation across these later bodies of work, as collectors respond to both institutional validation and the evolving narrative of Hockney’s career.