The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, 17th May, 2011: SIGNED PRINT BY DAVID HOCKNEY

  • The Arrival of Spring 17th May, David Hockney

    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 17th May

    iPad drawing printed on paper
     55in x 41.5 In, Edition of 25
    ©David Hockney
     
    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, 17 May 2011 is a signed work by David Hockney from his Arrival of Spring in Woldgate series. This composition focuses on a richly coloured stretch of wild growth in the Yorkshire landscape, where clusters of cream, pink and violet flowers bloom in the spring grass. The emphasis on ground-level detail and dense colour gives the work a heightened sense of immediacy, capturing the landscape at a point when spring is fully established.
     
    Created during a period when Hockney was refining his use of the iPad as a primary drawing tool, this work forms part of a broader exploration of digital mark-making that also informed series such as Yosemite Suite and My Normandy. Interest in Hockney’s iPad drawings has continued to strengthen in recent years, supported by increased market attention. At Sotheby's in 2025, The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, 17 May 2011 achieved a result above its high estimate.
     
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  • "It's always difficult to see the present"

    - David Hockney

    The market for The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate has gained strength due to the series’ blend of artistic significance and clearly defined edition structures. Its debut in major institutional exhibitions and consistent performance at auction and in private sales has broadened collector interest, while limited availability and recognisable visual language have supported long-term demand and value growth. For a detailed review of how these factors have shaped the series’ performance, see our 2025 market analysis.

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