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  • David Hockney Hotel Acatlan: First Day

    David Hockney Hotel Acatlan: First Day (M.C.A.T 269)

    Hotel Acatlán: First Day (1984) is a lithograph by David Hockney and forms part of the Hotel Acatlán series created during a journey through Mexico. The prints were inspired by an unexpected stop in the town of Acatlán when Hockney’s car broke down while he was travelling to Mexico City for his exhibition Hockney Paints the Stage at the Museo Rufino Tamayo. This unforeseen pause allowed Hockney to sketch the surrounding hotel courtyard, transforming a spontaneous moment into a vibrant series of prints exploring place, colour, and perspective.

     

    Artist: David Hockney
    Title: Hotel Acatlan: First Day
    Year: 1984
    Catalogue Raisonné:     Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, David Hockney Prints 1954–1977: A Catalogue Raisonné, (M.C.A.T. 269)
    Medium: Lithograph 43 aluminum plates, 3 sheets
    Edition:  Edition of 70 TP, signed and numbered in pencil lower right/left
    Size: 73.0 x 189.2 cm (28.7 x 74.4 inches)
    Printer: Roger Cambell and Lee Funderburg
    Publisher: Tyler Graphics Ltd. 1986

     

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  • About David Hockney Hotel Acatlan: First Day

    In Hotel Acatlán: First Day, David Hockney presents a panoramic view of a hotel courtyard seen from beneath a shaded portico. Blue columns support the structure overhead, while wooden beams frame the top of the composition. Beyond the sheltered foreground lies a lush garden filled with greenery and large potted cacti, evoking the distinctive landscape of rural Mexico. Sunlight pours into the open space, illuminating the courtyard and contrasting with the cooler tones of the shaded interior. Hockney expands the scene across a wide composition, allowing the viewer to experience both interior and exterior spaces simultaneously. The vivid colour palette, featuring warm reds, greens, and blues, creates a lively atmosphere, immersing the viewer in the environment and conveying the sensation of standing within the space itself.

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    Edition Notes:

    Hotel Acatlan: First Day, was published in an edition of 70 TP, signed and numbered in pencil lower left/right. Generally, proofs and standard edition examples can differ in market value depending on rarity and condition. 

     

    Signature:

    The print is signed and numbered in pencil lower right. The presence and clarity of the signature is an important factor and feature in authentication and value assessment.

     

    Condition:

    Given the age and rarity of Hotel Acatlan: First Day, condition is a critical factor in determining value. Each example we handle is carefully examined for foxing, time-staining, handling marks, edge wear, or tears, all of which can impact desirability and price.

     

    Provenance:

    Where possible, provenance is researched and documented: exhibition history, collection records, and publication references can significantly enhance confidence and value for collectors.

     

    Pricing and Value Guidance:

    Due to scarcity and private market activity, prices for David Hockney's Hotel Acatlan: First Day, can vary widely. As a general guide, values are influenced by: overall condition; edition size; whether it's signed; proof versus standard edition; provenance; and current market demand for Hockney prints. 

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    Is Hotel Acatlan: First Day David Hockney's first print?

    No, Hotel Acatlan: First Day is not David Hockney's first print; it is a key lithograph from his Moving Focus series. Created following a car breakdown in Mexico, it is part of a series depicting a hotel courtyard, with others including Hotel Acatlán: Second Day and Two Weeks Later. 

     

    Is Hotel Acatlan: First Day signed by David Hockney?

    The print is signed in pencil lower right.

     

    How rare is David Hockney's Hotel Acatlan: First Day?

    David Hockney's Hotel Acatlan: First Day is a very rare, highly desirable lithograph with a limited edition of 8 TP.

     

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    Yes. We regularly source this print for collectors through our private and trusted network.

     

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    Values vary based on condition, edition type, and provenance. Please do contact Andipa Editions for current market guidance; we'd be delighted to assist you.

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