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    David Hockney Bora Bora (M.C.A.T. 158)

    Bora Bora (1979) is a lithograph by David Hockney depicting the idyllic island of Bora Bora in the South Pacific. Known for its crystalline waters and tropical landscape, the location provided Hockney with a subject through which to explore colour, movement, and atmosphere. Executed with expressive lines and fluid washes of colour, the print captures the sensation of sea breezes and gentle waves. Created as part of a lithographic portfolio produced with Tyler Graphics, the work demonstrates Hockney’s ongoing interest in experimentation and his engagement with the expressive traditions of modern European art.

     

    Artist: David Hockney
    Title: Bora Bora
    Year: 1979
    Catalogue Raisonné:     Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, David Hockney Prints 1954–1977: A Catalogue Raisonné, (M.C.A.T. 158)
    Medium: Lithograph on White Arches 88
    Edition:  Edition of 100, signed and numbered
    Size: 87.6 x 121.9 cm (34.5 x 47.8 inches)
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  • About David Hockney Bora Bora

    In Bora Bora, Hockney renders the landscape through sweeping, spontaneous lines that suggest the movement of wind and water. Using diluted lithographic ink (known as tusche) he achieves loose, painterly strokes reminiscent of artists such as Henri Matisse and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, who employed similar techniques to create expressive imagery. Land and sea are distinguished not only through colour but through contrasting rhythms of line and shape. The print continues Hockney’s long-standing fascination with depicting water, a subject he described as “a formal problem” because of its constant movement and shifting appearance. While many works in the 1979 Tyler Graphics portfolio focus on portraits of friends, Bora Bora stands apart as the only landscape; its sparse composition and abstract quality emphasising atmosphere, sensation, and the artist’s adventurous approach to printmaking.

     

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    Edition Notes: 

    Bora Bora was published in an edition of 100, 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 left/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 Bora Bora, 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 Bora Bora, 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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    FAQs

    Is Bora Bora David Hockney's first print?

    It is a color lithograph from 1979-1980, part of his later, vibrant series produced with Tyler Graphics Ltd. 

     

    Is Bora Bora signed by David Hockney?

    The print is signed in pencil lower left/right.

     

    How rare is David Hockney's Bora Bora?

    David Hockney's Bora Bora  is a rare, highly desirable lithographt in a limited edition of 100,

     

    Can Andipa Editions source Bora Bora privately?

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

     

    How much is David Hockney's Bora Bora 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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