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David Hockney I think the posters are collectable because for most of us anything that now has the famous Hockney squiggle is out of our price range. That and the fact that there are so many Hockney-stamped 'autographs out there makes it a kind of minefield for the novice. I mean, how many people have on their walls something purported to be signed by DH when in fact he has been nowehere near it. And anyway is buying a signature the best motive for buying a piece of art? Is it really value for money? I think the posters by comparison are great value for money and with Hockney's proficient use of colour the bigger the better in my book. I've seen some of the big posters and they look breathtaking. 54 x 85 cm. Examples of his exhibition posters are now here. |
. I think it is now out of print though there are still a few copies that come onto the market from time to time and it is essential reading for anyone interested in collecting the great man's posters.