Rare sale of David Hockney painting of beloved dog Stanley could fetch £2.5m
Summary
A rare painting by David Hockney of his dachshund dog Stanley is going to be sold at Christie’s auction with an estimated price of £1.5 million to £2.5 million. This piece is the first from his dog series to appear at auction and highlights an important part of Hockney's life and work.Key Facts
- The painting is called Dog Painting 17 and shows Hockney’s first dachshund, Stanley, sleeping on a cushion.
- David Hockney painted over 40 works in his Dog Series during 1994-95.
- Stanley was named after Stan Laurel and was one of Hockney’s two dachshunds, the other being Boodgie.
- Hockney loved his dogs and often included them in his life and art despite their house-training habits.
- The painting is rare, with only six such dog paintings in private hands; the rest belong to the David Hockney Foundation.
- Christie’s will auction the painting on 14 October during Frieze Week in London.
- The painting will be displayed publicly at Christie’s London from 8 October and is free to view.
- Hockney created the Dog Series after losing close friends, seeking comfort through painting something loving.
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