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February 27, 2026

David Hockney’s first English landscape on show for first time in almost 30 years

English Garden, painted in 1965, is on display before it goes under the hammer with estimate of £2.5m-£3.5m

David Hockney’s first English landscape on show for first time in almost 30 years

TL;DR

  • David Hockney's 1965 painting, 'English Garden', is on display at Sotheby's before its auction.
  • This painting is considered Hockney's first fully realized English landscape and a pivotal work in his career.
  • It was completed in Boulder, Colorado, inspired by a photograph of a garden at Haseley Court, Oxfordshire.
  • The painting is estimated to sell for £2.5m-£3.5m.
  • 'English Garden' has not been publicly displayed in almost 30 years and will be auctioned on March 4th.
  • Hockney, now 88, continues to be a prominent figure in contemporary art with upcoming exhibitions.

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