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For The OZ Obscenity Fund - Signed Print by David Hockney 1971 - MyArtBroker

For The OZ Obscenity Fund
Signed Print

David Hockney

£1,700-£2,550Value Indicator

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62 x 82cm, Edition of 30, Lithograph

Medium: Lithograph

Edition size: 30

Year: 1971

Size: H 62cm x W 82cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

Last Auction: November 2023

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Location
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November 2023
Sotheby's Online
United Kingdom
$1,400
$1,650
$2,050
May 2021
Hall's Fine Art
United Kingdom
September 2019
Christie's London
United Kingdom
March 2019
Forum Auctions London
United Kingdom
May 2014
Shapiro Auctioneers
Australia
November 2013
Bonhams New Bond Street
United Kingdom
October 2005
Bonhams New Bond Street
United Kingdom
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The value of David Hockney's For The OZ Obscenity Fund (signed) is estimated to be worth between £1,700 and £2,550. This lithograph print from 1971 has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 4%. This work has an auction history of 9 total sales since its entry to the market on 16th June 1999. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 30.

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Meaning & Analysis

Originally from Australia, the OZ magazine became an important part of the UK counterculture when it launched in London in 1967. After a few years of the magazine’s presence within the city’s cultural scene, a group of young people aged between 14 and 18 was selected to edit the School Kids issue, which led to a series of articles revolving around the themes of education, sexual freedom, drug use and corporal punishment. As a result, the magazine was raided by the Obscene Publications Squad and its three editors were accused of conspiring to 'debauch and corrupt the morals of young children’. To render the male body subtle and innocent, Hockney uses crisp linear outlines against a plain, almost entirely muted background, similarly to his earlier works, such as Nude Male (1966) and Peter (1969). 30 of the prints for the OZ Obscenity Fund were auctioned to raise money and public awareness about the trial.

  • British-born artist David Hockney is a kaleidoscopic force in the art world. Born in 1937, Hockney's vibrant palette and innovative techniques have left an indelible mark on contemporary art. A pioneer of the British Pop Art movement in the 1960s, he seamlessly transitioned through various styles, from photo collages to vivid landscapes. Renowned for his exploration of light and space, Hockney's versatility extends to painting, printmaking, photography, and stage design. A captivating storyteller, his works often capture the essence of modern life with a playful yet profound touch. With a career spanning decades, Hockney remains an enduring visionary in the ever-evolving art world.

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