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David Hockney's Arrival of Spring at Salts Mill93 x 70 inch, Edition of 10©Saltsmill, ©David Hockney
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The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 31st May, 2011iPad drawing printed on paper55in x 41.5 Inch, Edition of 25© David Hockney
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How Many Digital / Computer / iPad Series Has David Hockney Executed?
Since 2008, David Hockney has produced at least six major digital and iPad drawing series, beginning with his early Computer Drawings and iPhone experiments before moving to the iPad. These include Yosemite Suite, Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, My Normandy, 20 Flowers and Some Bigger Pictures, and other themed works of landscapes, interiors and flowers. Together, they form a clear digital series timeline, showing how Hockney's approach evolved from experimental computer studies to some of the most celebrated digital artworks of the 21st century.
David Hockney Digital Series Year Medium Edition Size Computer Drawings 2008–2009 Photoshop and Computer Drawing 30/25/15/12/7 Early Digital Works 2009–2010 iPad, iPhone and Computer 25 Yosemite Suite 2010 iPad 25/12 Arrival of Spring in Woldgate 2011 iPad 25/10 Taschen Series 2019 iPhone, iPad & other 100/250 My Normandy 2020–2021 iPad & other 35 20 Flowers and Some Bigger Pictures 2021 iPad and photographic drawings 50/25/35 -
30th May 2021, From the Studio, 2021©David Hockney, courtesy of ©Salts Mill.
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How Much Do Hockney’s iPad / Digital Drawings Sell for?
The value of David Hockney’s iPad and digital drawings varies depending on the series, edition size, and subject matter. Works from landmark series such as Arrival of Spring in Woldgate and Yosemite Suite often achieve the highest prices, while smaller or lesser-known digital editions can sell for less. Auction results show a wide range of values, reflecting the growing demand for Hockney’s digital artworks and the rarity of certain prints within each series.To explore a comprehensive record of auction and private sale results for each digital series, click to view our David Hockney price history database.David Hockney Auction Results Arrival of Spring in Woldgate: Top 3 Auction RecordsArtwork Title Edition / Medium / Size Sale Date Location & Currency Sale Type Auction House Seller's Price* Buyer's Price* David Hockney, The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, 19th February 2011 Edition Size: 25
Medium: iPad Drawing
Size:55" x 41.5"October 17th, 2025 London (GBP) Auction Sotheby's London $781,989 $1,023,841 David Hockney, The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, 28th April 2011 Edition Size: 25
Medium: iPad Drawing
Size: 55" x 41.5"October 17th, 2025 London (GBP) Auction Sotheby's London $716,823 $938,521 David Hockney, The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, 2nd June 2011 Edition Size: 25
Medium: iPad Drawing
Size: 55" x 41.5"October 17th, 2025 London (GBP) Auction Sotheby's London $651,657
$853,201
Yosemite Suite: Top 3 Auction RecordsArtwork Title Edition / Medium / Size Sale Date Location & Currency Sale Type Auction House Seller's Price* Buyer's Price* David Hockney, Yosemite Suite, Yosemite II, October 16th, 2011 Edition Size: 12
Medium: iPad Drawing
Size: 93" x 70"December 18th, 2020 New York (USD) Auction Sotheby's New York $310,400
$403,200 David Hockney, Yosemite Suite, Untitled No. 1 Edition Size: 25
Medium: iPad Drawing
Size: 37" x 28"September 13th, 2022 London (GBP) Auction Phillips London $111,828
$145,261
David Hockney, Yosemite Suite, Untitled No. 1 Edition Size: 25
Medium: iPad Drawing
Size: 37" x 28"April 16th, 2025 New York (USD) Auction Christie's New York $106,700
$138,600 My Normandy: Top 3 Auction RecordsArtwork Title Edition / Medium / Size Sale Date Location & Currency Sale Type Auction House Seller's Price* Buyer's Price* A Bigger Fire, 2020 Edition Size: 35
Medium: iPad
Size: 85.1 x 114.3 cmJune 14th, 2022 London (GBP) Auction Phillips London $64,230 $83,433 Beuvron-En-Auge-Panorama, 2019 Edition Size: 35
Medium: Inkjet printed on paper
Size: 86.4 x 109.2 cmJuly 29th, 2021 Seoul (KRW) Auction Seoul Auction $67,943 $80,551 A Bigger Fire, 2020 Edition Size: 35
Medium: iPad
Size: 85.1 x 114.3 cmSeptember 13th, 2022 London (GBP) Auction Phillips London $53,677 $69,725 Computer Drawings: Top 3 Auction RecordsArtwork Title Edition / Medium / Size Sale Date Location & Currency Sale Type Auction House Buyer's Price* Seller's Price* A Bigger Green Valley, 2008 Inkjet printed computer drawing
60.6 x 85.4
Edition of 15June 15th, 2021 London (GBP) Auction Phillips London $334,482 $434,482 Less Trees Near Warter, 2009 Inkjet printed computer drawing
93.3 x 41.9 inches
Edition of 15January 19th, 2022 London (USD) Auction Phillips London $92,506 $120,163 Matelot Kevin Druez (2), 2009 Computer drawing in colours, printed on wove paper
54.8 x 36.7 inches
Edition of 30April 19th, 2022 New York (USD) Auction Phillips New York $65,960 $85,680 20 Flowers: Top 3 Auction RecordsArtwork Title Edition / Medium / Size Sale Date Location & Currency Sale Type Auction House Seller's Price* Buyer's Price* 7th March 2021, More Flowers on a Table Edition of 50
iPad drawing printed on wove paper
30 × 21 inchesMarch 14th, 2023 Christie's London (USD) Auction Christie's Online $53,018 $68,869 20th March 2021, Flowers, Glass Vase on a Table Edition of 50
iPad drawing printed on wove paper
30 × 21 inchesJanuary 24th, 2024 Seoul (USD) Auction K Auction $54,686 $64,834 24th February 2021, Red, Yellow and Purple Flowers on a Blue Tablecloth Edition of 50
iPad drawing printed on wove paper
30 × 21 inchesMay 27th, 2025 Seoul (USD) Auction Seoul Auction $52,860 $62,669 *Figures use transaction-date exchange rates. Buyer's Price is inclusive of an estimated 26% buyers premium (except for South Korea results, where it is assumed to be 15%) and Sellers Prices is the Buyer's Price minus buyer's premium and estimated 3% vendors' commission. All figures are in USD. We have done our utmost to publish the most comprehensive price database, but we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all information from third-party sellers. We accept no liability for decisions made as a result of the data presented within this page and encourage you to do independent research when making purchase decisions.
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Yosemite I, October 16th, iPad drawing printed on paper93 × 70 inch, Edition of 12© David Hockney.
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Frequently Asked Questions About David Hockney’s iPad Drawings and Digital WorkS:
Below is a list of frequently asked questions our Hockney Specialist receives from collectors. This section covers common queries about buying, valuing, and collecting David Hockney’s iPad drawings and digital artworks.
Q: How large are David Hockney’s iPad EDITION SIZES?
A: Edition sizes vary depending on the series and format. Hockney’s iPad drawings are typically released in limited editions, with larger-format prints produced in smaller numbers. For example, The Arrival of Spring and Yosemite Suite series include both regular and large-scale editions, each with its own edition sizes (Arrival of Spring editions: 25 regular, 10 large; Yosemite Suite editions: 25 regular, 12 large). Collectors should always check the specific edition size and format when reviewing a work’s value.
Q: What happens to the original digital file of David Hockney’s iPad drawings?
A: It is suspected that the original Arrival of Spring iPad files were deleted or locked to prevent any further reproduction of prints beyond the authorised editions. For some later artworks, the Certificate of Authenticity notes that the work may be reused in other sizes, manners and mediums, though not reproduced in the same medium and size. In practice, it is considered highly unlikely that Hockney would revisit or reprint these original digital files.
Q: Do David Hockney’s iPad works come with Certificates of Authenticity (COAS)?
A: Not all of David Hockney’s iPad works are accompanied by Certificates of Authenticity, as this can vary by series and edition. Arrival of Spring and The Yosemite Suite do not come with certificates of authenticity, whereas 20 Flowers and the My Normady series do. Series that do not come with a COA are verified through provenance or gallery records. If you would like confirmation for a specific work, you can contact one of our specialists HERE for a valuation.
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