China Diary With 158 Watercolours, Drawings And Photographs, 84 In Colour

  • Signed by the Author and Artist.
  • Contains An Original, 5-colour lithograph by David  Hockney, ‘Red Square And The Forbidden City ’, 1982
  • Full Red Cl. With Orig. Paper Box
  • Gilt title to spine and cover.
  • Lithograph in colours on Somerset Satin weave
  • Folded 3 times as issued, with accompanying book by Stephen Spender, signed by the artist and author in pen
  • Image 54.5 x 49.5cm (framed + book)
By Stephen Spender David Hockney
Published by Thames & Hudson London 1982
Condition: Near MintEdition: Limited Edition of 1000 Copies #205
Categories: , SKU: 603

Description

A desirable signed limited-edition art portfolio featuring an original David Hockney lithograph — a significant highlight given Hockney’s stature as one of the most influential living British artists. His signed lithographs routinely command several thousand dollars, and the inclusion of a signed Stephen Spender text, original box, and mint condition elevates this copy to premium collectable status.

Main Features of this Title :

  • Limited edition of 1000 copies, #205
  • Signed by David Hockney, Stephen Spender
  • Original Hockney Lithograph-Red Square and the Forbidden City (1982)
  • 5-colour lithograph on Somerset Satin
  • Issued folded (3 folds), Image size: 54.5 × 49.5 cm (unfolded)
  • Binding & Condition: Full red cloth with gilt title and gilt face motif, Original paper box + original card wrap (rare), Portfolio and lithograph both Mint.

The lithograph lies flat (apart from the original folds) with vibrant colours.

Additional information

Book Author

Stephen Spender David Hockney

Published

1982

Edition

Limited Edition of 1000 Copies #205

Language

English

Condition

Near Mint

Format

Hardcover

Publisher

Thames & Hudson London