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Charity Shop Find: Hockney Print Sells for £41,160
20 Oct
Summary
- A signed David Hockney print was discovered in a donated book.
- The artwork was found tucked inside a book at a Norwich charity shop.
- The print sold for £41,160, benefiting Salvation Army's community work.
A valuable signed print by British artist David Hockney was discovered by chance inside a donated book at a Salvation Army charity shop in Norwich, England. A long-serving volunteer, Jemma Banks, recognized its potential value while examining a copy of Paper Pools.
The artwork had remained unseen within the book for 46 years before the Salvation Army listed it for sale on their eBay shop. The print generated considerable interest, ultimately selling for £41,160 to an anonymous buyer.
The proceeds from this exceptional find will directly contribute to the Salvation Army's community work. The buyer expressed admiration for Hockney's art and satisfaction in supporting the charity.
David Hockney's Paper Pools series, created in 1978-1979 using colored paper pulp, explored imagery of swimming pools and water. The publication of Paper Pools in 1980 marked a significant experiment in his printmaking career.
This discovery underscores the surprising value that can be found in donated items, with the print described as appearing as fresh as when it was created.
