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About David Hockney Caribbean Tea Time
n Caribbean Tea Time, David Hockney constructs the composition around a folding screen, reminiscent of those used in theatrical set design. This device allows him to divide the image into sections while presenting multiple viewpoints simultaneously. Within the scene, familiar motifs emerge, including a wicker chair and elements of a courtyard setting, echoing imagery seen in works such as the Hotel Acatlán series. The space appears ambiguous, blending interior and exterior elements through overlapping shapes and silhouettes. Hockney employs a wide range of techniques—combining lithography with screen printing, painted elements, and collage-like layering—to create a richly textured surface. The bold palette of greens, reds, purples, and blues enhances the sense of energy, transforming the composition into a vivid and immersive visual environment.
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Is Caribbean Tea Time David Hockney's first print?
No, Caribbean Tea Time is not David Hockney's first print; it is a key lithograph from his Moving Focus series. It is a large, complex lithograph and silkscreen folding screen published in 1987 as part of his Moving Focus series. One of Hockney’s earliest and most notable print collections is actually the set of six lithographs titled A Hollywood Collection from 1965.
Is Caribbean Tea Time signed by David Hockney?
The print is signed in pencil lower right.
How rare is David Hockney's Caribbean Tea Time?
David Hockney's Caribbean Tea Time is a rare, high-value, large-scale folding screen, issued in a limited edition of only 36
Can Andipa Editions source Caribbean Tea Time privately?
Yes. We regularly source this print for collectors through our private and trusted network.
How much is David Hockney's Caribbean Tea Time worth?
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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If you own an original Caribbean Tea Time, print by David Hockney and are considering selling, Andipa Editions would be delighted to assist and present it to our collectors on your behalf. We offer confidential, no-obligation valuations based on current market conditions and can advise on the most appropriate route to market; handling authentication, marketing, and negotiation on your behalf and support this collaborative selling journey at every step.
Buy a David Hockney Caribbean Tea Time Print with Andipa Editions
Andipa Editions has six decades of experience advising collectors across the world on the acquisition of important prints by Andy Warhol. If Caribbean Tea Time is not currently available, we can actively source this work privately, conduct full due diligence, prepare condition reports, and manage all logistics, including framing, insured shipping, and international delivery to ensure it reaches you safely and smoothly.

