Signed Hockney print found in a book sells for £41K
The print, found in a book donated to a Salvation Army shop, is snapped up by an anonymous bidder.
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"It was a privilege to hold a genuine signed David Hockney print in my hands, and I was amazed that it had remained safely inside the book for 46 years, looking as fresh as the day it came off the lithographic press."
— Jemma Banks , Other
"I'm delighted that, at the same time, the purchase will help support the invaluable work of The Salvation Army."
— David Hockney , Celebrity
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The print, found in a book donated to a Salvation Army shop, is snapped up by an anonymous bidder.
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