26th Mar, 2026 11:00
David Hockney (British b. 1937)
Illustrations for Fourteen Poems by C.P.Cavafy (Edition B)
The complete set of 12 etchings with aquatint, 1966-67, on Crisbrook handmade paper, with title page, text, table of contents and justification, signed and numbered 343/500 in pencil on the justification, published by Editions Alecto, London, 1967, the full sheets, bound (as issued), within the original lilac cloth-covered boards and black slipcase
sheets 46.5 x 33 cm, portfolio 47.5 x 33.5 cm
Sold for £3,200
Condition Report
Overall some light foxing visible to sheets, mainly to margins but sometimes to the images.
C.P.Cavafy in Alexandria: large waterstain to upper right quadrant and a few fox spots.
To Remain: several fox spots to image.
The Shop Window of a Tobacco Store: a few light fox spots to image.
The Beginning: a very light stain around the men's heads.
One Night: several light fox marks to image and margin.
Title page bears an inscription from previous owner in pen (as can be seen in the catalogue illustration). Most of the tissue gurads are still in place although in worn condition. Blank first page toned and stained.
Lilac cloth boards are stained and foxed. Black slip case in poor condition.
David Hockney (British b. 1937)
Illustrations for Fourteen Poems by C.P.Cavafy (Edition B)
The complete set of 12 etchings with aquatint, 1966-67, on Crisbrook handmade paper, with title page, text, table of contents and justification, signed and numbered 343/500 in pencil on the justification, published by Editions Alecto, London, 1967, the full sheets, bound (as issued), within the original lilac cloth-covered boards and black slipcase
sheets 46.5 x 33 cm, portfolio 47.5 x 33.5 cm
