Lot 191
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David Hockney, R.A. (b. 1937)
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David Hockney, R.A. (b. 1937)

Cecil Beaton

Details
David Hockney, R.A. (b. 1937)
Cecil Beaton
signed, inscribed and dated 'Cecil Beaton Broadchalke/May 69/DH' (lower right)
pencil
16½ x 13½ in. (41.9 x 34.3 cm.)
Provenance
Reddish House Sale; Christie's, London, 10 June 1980, lot 404, where purchased by the present owner.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

In 1969, David Hockney was commissioned by Vogue to draw Cecil Beaton who relates that after about eight pen and ink drawings had been executed, Hockney changed to pencil and drew him with infinite care and precision and that results were different and better.

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