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The Boy Hidden In A Fish - Signed Print by David Hockney 1969 - MyArtBroker

The Boy Hidden In A Fish
Signed Print

David Hockney

£1,600-£2,400Value Indicator

$3,350-$5,000 Value Indicator

$3,000-$4,450 Value Indicator

¥16,000-¥23,000 Value Indicator

€1,850-€2,800 Value Indicator

$17,000-$26,000 Value Indicator

¥320,000-¥480,000 Value Indicator

$2,200-$3,250 Value Indicator

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38 x 43cm, Edition of 100, Intaglio

Medium: Intaglio

Edition size: 100

Year: 1969

Size: H 38cm x W 43cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

Last Auction: June 2025

Value Trend:

-13% AAGR

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Auction House
Location
Return to Seller
Hammer Price
Buyer Paid
June 2025
Anderson & Garland
United Kingdom
$850
$1,000
$1,250
October 2024
Lehr Art Auktion
Germany
September 2021
Christie's London
United Kingdom
November 2018
Germann Auctions
Switzerland
July 2018
Duke's Auctioneers
United Kingdom
June 2018
Stair Galleries
United States
December 2009
Karl & Faber
Germany
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The value of David Hockney’s The Boy Hidden In A Fish (signed) is estimated to be worth between £1,600 and £2,400. This intaglio print, created in 1969, has shown consistent demand, with 8 total sales since its entry to the market in October 2008. Over the past 12 months, the average selling price was £2,208, across 2 sales. The hammer price over the past five years has varied from £750 in June 2025 to £7,500 in September 2021. The average annual growth rate of this work is currently -13%. This work is part of a limited edition of 100.

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Meaning & Analysis

  • 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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