A previously unseen early artwork by David Hockney is being offered at auction through Tenants Auctioneers. The piece was purchased directly from Hockney's end-of-year student show by a buyer named Riley and has remained in the same family ever since. Francesca Young, a modern and contemporary art specialist at the auction house, described the consignment as a rare and exciting discovery.
This sale matters because it presents a fresh addition to the known body of work by one of the most celebrated figures of the 1960s pop art movement. Hockney's market remains strong, and the appearance of a never-before-seen early piece from a private collection could attract significant interest from collectors and institutions alike, offering insight into the artist's formative years.