David Hockney Yosemite Suite: A guide to David Hockney’s Yosemite Suite and the current market

  • David Hockney, Yosemite I October 16, 2011, large format iPad drawing, signed limited edition print, Edition of 12
    Yosemite i October 16th, iPad drawing printed on paper
    93 x 70 in, Edition of 12
    ©David Hockney
    The Yosemite Suite is a landmark series of 29 signed iPad drawings created by David Hockney during visits to Yosemite Valley in 2010 and 2011. These limited edition prints capture the dramatic light and landscape of California’s most iconic national park and are now highly sought after on the secondary market.
     

    This page provides a complete list of all Yosemite Suite works along with edition sizes, dimensions and an overview of current market performance for collectors.

     
    If you are looking to acquire or value a David Hockney Yosemite print, enquire below
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  • IN THIS ARTICLE:

  • YOSEMITE SUITE CURRENT OPPORTUNITES

    VIEW PRICES, EDITION INFORMATION AND PRIVATE SALE OPTIONS

  • FULL LIST OF THE YOSEMITE SUITE

    This table includes all 29 works in David Hockney’s Yosemite Suite. Each artwork is based on views within Yosemite National Park in California, a place that became a creative refuge for Hockney after Yorkshire. It covers both the regular and large format signed prints, giving a complete overview of the series.
     
    For the full breakdown, context and imagery, you can explore the dedicated Yosemite Suite page HERE.
     
    ImageTitleEdition sizeDimensions
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 1, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.1, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 2, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.2, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 3, 2011, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.3, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 4, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.4, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 5, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.5, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 6, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.6, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 7, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.7, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 8, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.8, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 9, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.9, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 10, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.10, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 11, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.11, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 12, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.12, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 13, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.13, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 14, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.14, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 15, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.15, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 16, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.16, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 17, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.17, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 18, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.18, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 19, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.19, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 20, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.20, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 21, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.21, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 22, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.22, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 23, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.23, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite No. 24, 2010, iPad drawing YOSEMITE NO.24, 2010 25 37" × 28" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite I, October 5, iPad drawing YOSEMITE I OCTOBER 5TH, 2011 12 93" × 70" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite II, October 5, 2011, iPad drawing YOSEMITE II OCTOBER 5TH, 2011 12 93" × 70" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite III, October 5, 2011, iPad drawing YOSEMITE III OCTOBER 5TH, 2011 12 93" × 70" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite I, October 16, 2011, iPad drawing YOSEMITE I OCTOBER 16TH 12 78" × 70" inch
    Buy or sell David Hockney, Yosemite II, October 16, 2011, iPad drawing YOSEMITE II OCTOBER 16TH 12 93" × 70" inch

  • What are the editions and sizes in the Yosemite Suite?

    The Yosemite Suite includes 29 signed limited edition works by David Hockney. Twenty four are regular format prints on paper measuring 37 x 28 inches (94 x 71.1 cm) in editions of 25, and five are large scale works mounted on Dibond panels measuring 93 x 70 inches (236.2 x 177.8 cm) in editions of 12.
     
    The regular format prints have a broad collector base due to their manageable size, making them suitable for a wide range of homes and display spaces. The larger works are produced in much smaller editions and are physically more commanding, which makes them significantly rarer and harder to source on the secondary market

     

  • Market performance and pricing of the Yosemite Suite In recent years, the private market has often achieved stronger results for...
    Yosemite 9
    iPad drawing printed on paper
    37 x 28 in, Edition of 25
    ©David Hockney

    Market performance and pricing of the Yosemite Suite

    In recent years, the private market has often achieved stronger results for Yosemite Suite works than public auction. Limited supply and focused collector demand mean that sought-after works can command premium prices when sold privately. Museum and gallery exhibitions have also helped reinforce recognition of the Yosemite Suite, supporting its long-term performance on the secondary market.

     

    The current auction record for a regular-format Yosemite print was set at Phillips London, where Yosemite No. 1 sold for $145,261 USD in 2022. You can review the top three auction results below, or explore a detailed breakdown of both auction and private sale prices in our Yosemite price database.

     

  • Top Three Auction Results

  • David Hockney, Yosemite No. 11, 2010, iPad drawing, signed limited edition print
    YOSEMITE NO. 11, 2010
    iPad drawing printed on paper, 37 x 28 inch
    Edition of 25
    ©David Hockney

    Where to buy and sell David Hockney’s Yosemite prints

     

    You can buy David Hockney’s Yosemite Suite prints through Geist. As a leading secondary market dealer for Hockney’s digital works, Geist has been active in the Yosemite market since the series was released. Our specialists advise on each edition and artwork, helping collectors make informed decisions when buying or selling Yosemite prints.
     
    Whether you are looking to acquire a specific Yosemite work or request a valuation for one you own, Geist provides expert guidance backed by years of experience in Hockney’s digital art market.
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    • David Hockney Untitled No. 12 from "The Yosemite Suite", 2010 iPad drawing printed on paper 37" x 28" Edition of 25
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      Untitled No. 12 from "The Yosemite Suite", 2010
      iPad drawing printed on paper
      37" x 28"
      Edition of 25
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    • David Hockney Yosemite 10, 2010 iPad drawing printed on paper 37" x 28" Edition of 25
      David Hockney
      Yosemite 10, 2010
      iPad drawing printed on paper
      37" x 28"
      Edition of 25
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    • David Hockney Yosemite No.1, 2010 iPad drawing printed on paper 37 x 28 in Edition of 25
      David Hockney
      Yosemite No.1, 2010
      iPad drawing printed on paper
      37 x 28 in
      Edition of 25
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    • David Hockney Untitled No. 11 from "The Yosemite Suite", 2010 iPad drawing printed on paper 37" x 28" Edition of 25
      David Hockney
      Untitled No. 11 from "The Yosemite Suite", 2010
      iPad drawing printed on paper
      37" x 28"
      Edition of 25
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  • YOSEMITE II OCTOBER 16TH, David Hockney

    YOSEMITE II OCTOBER 16TH

    iPad drawing printed on paper, 93 x 70 inch, Edition of 12
    ©David Hockney, ©Sotheby's

    How did David Hockney create the Yosemite Suite?

    The Yosemite Suite is the first fully realised group of iPad drawings in David Hockney’s career, created during his 2010 and 2011 visits to Yosemite Valley and preceding his Arrival of Spring series, which was created in 2011. 
     
    Working on location, often from a parked car or scenic lookout, he drew with a stylus on a tablet, building layered colour and detail with digital precision. The immediacy of the screen allowed him to capture fast-changing light and atmosphere in ways traditional media could not. These digital artworks were later editioned as signed pigment prints, forming the Yosemite Suite collected today.

     

    If you would like to learn more about Hockney’s wider digital practice, read our guide: A Collector’s Guide to David Hockney’s iPad Prints and Digital Drawings.

     

  • Why did David Hockney create the Yosemite Suite?

    "Enjoyment of the landscape is a thrill."

     

    - David Hockney

    During visits to Yosemite Valley in 2010 and 2011, Hockney set out to capture the scale and shifting drama of California’s most recognisable national park. Yosemite presented a new challenge within his long-standing interest in how we see and record the world, with granite cliffs, strong light and vivid colour pushing him to rethink the language of landscape art.
     
    The Yosemite Suite reflects his belief that digital tools could bring fresh possibilities to a traditional subject. Well-known landmarks, including Bridalveil Fall, El Capitan and the historic Ahwahnee Hotel, are reinterpreted with bold colour and confident line, combining place and technology in a way that continues Hockney’s lifelong engagement with the landscape.