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Hockney's Teen Masterpiece Surfaces for £10k
25 May
Summary
- An early artwork by David Hockney from 1954 is up for auction.
- The mixed media piece is titled Bolton Junction Eccleshill, Bradford.
- It is expected to fetch between £7,000 and £10,000 at sale.
An early mixed media artwork by David Hockney, created in 1954 when the artist was 19, is set to go under the hammer. Titled Bolton Junction Eccleshill, Bradford, the piece was made while Hockney studied at Bradford Regional College of Art.
The artwork carries an estimate of £7,000 to £10,000 and will be auctioned on June 13th. It has been held by the family of Malcolm Riley, an architect and former tutor at the college, since Riley acquired it from Hockney's student exhibition.
This piece offers a look at Hockney's early work, characterized by "sludgy tones" reflecting overcast Yorkshire days, a notable contrast to his later bright depictions of Los Angeles. Art specialists express excitement over the "never been seen before" work, anticipating it will attract collectors interested in Hockney's formative years.
