THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, 24 APRIL, 2011: Signed iPad print on paper by David Hockney

  • The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, 24th April, 2011, iPad print by David Hockney

    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, 24th April, 2011

    iPad drawing printed on paper
    55in x 41.5 In, Edition of 25
    ©David Hockney
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    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 24 April 2011, presents a woodland setting with fresh growth and rich colour. At the centre of the composition stands a tree stump, its layered bark rendered in deep reds and warm browns, contrasting with the surrounding greens. Grasses and undergrowth cluster around its base, creating a dense, textured foreground. Beyond this, slender tree trunks in varying shades of green and ochre, while a soft teal backdrop gives the scene depth and atmosphere. Scattered leaves throughout the composition reinforce the sense of early spring, grounding the work firmly within Hockney’s seasonal study of the Yorkshire landscape.
     

    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, 24 April 2011, formed part of a group of selected works that appeared at auction in 2025, a sale that drew significant attention to the series. Every example exceeded expectations, with the 24 April achieving a strong result that reflected the growing confidence in Hockney’s digital landscapes. Since their release, works from the series have continued to show upward movement across both public and private markets. You can explore these trends in more detail through our Arrival of Spring price history database.

     

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  • "Drawing is rather like playing chess: your mind races ahead of the moves that you eventually make." 

    - David Hockney
    Collectors who explore the Arrival of Spring series often also explore David Hockney’s Yosemite Suite, a significant body of iPad landscapes created around the same period. While the area's differ, both series reflect Hockney’s close observation of place and his use of digital tools to record light, colour, and seasonal change. You can read more about the series in our Collector’s Guide to Hockney’s Yosemite Suite.

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    Where can collectors review market results for The Arrival of Spring, 24 April 2011?

    Collectors can review market results for The Arrival of Spring, 24 April, 2011 through our dedicated Arrival of Spring price history database, which tracks both auction results and verified private sale data across the series. The database records realised prices, sale venues, and performance trends from initial release to the present market.

     

     

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    Condition plays a role in the valuation of The Arrival of Spring, 24 April 2011. Key factors include overall paper condition, colour freshness, handling marks, framing quality, and the clarity of the artist’s signature and edition number. Detailed condition guidance for works on paper can help collectors assess how preservation affects market value.

     

     

    How is authenticity established for The Arrival of Spring, 24 April 2011?

    The Arrival of Spring, 24 April 2011, like other works in the Arrival of Spring in Woldgate series, is not typically issued with a separate certificate of authenticity. Authenticity is established through the artist’s signature, edition numbering, provenance history, and gallery or publisher records associated with the specific print. Specialist review can provide additional verification where needed.