Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

David Hockney's 'English Garden' Set for £3.5M Auction

2/26/2026

24 2 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

David Hockney's 1965 painting "English Garden" is on display at Sotheby’s in London ahead of its March 4 auction, with an estimated value of £2.5m–£3.5m.
It is Hockney's first English landscape and a pivotal work in his career and art history.
Sotheby’s co-head Tom Edisson described the painting as seminal.
Hockney, now 88, continues to create with a March exhibition at the Serpentine Gallery.

1 of 1

Story summary

David Hockney's 1965 painting "English Garden" is on display at Sotheby’s in London ahead of its March 4 auction, with an estimated value of £2.5m–£3.5m.
It is Hockney's first English landscape and a pivotal work in his career and art history.
Sotheby’s co-head Tom Edisson described the painting as seminal.
Hockney, now 88, continues to create with a March exhibition at the Serpentine Gallery.