Lot 196 · Prints and Multiples
According to Prescriptions of Ancient Magicians, from Illustrations for Fourteen Poems from C.P. Cavafy
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- Estimate
- £1,500–£2,000 hammer ≈ $1,879–$2,505
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Prints and Multiples, London, Knightsbridge · 2 June 2023
- Record ID
- TB-2026-421128
- Record
- first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 24 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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David Hockney, According to Prescriptions of Ancient Magicians, from Illustrations for Fourteen Poems from C.P. Cavafy. Bonhams, 2 Jun 2023, lot 196. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-421128.
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David Hockney, According to Prescriptions of Ancient Magicians, from Illustrations for Fourteen Poems from C.P. Cavafy. Bonhams, 2 Jun 2023, lot 196. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-421128.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Void of War | Paul Nash | £1,000–£1,500 | |
| Daydream | Kenneth Armitage | £500–£700 | |
| Interior with Figure, from 5 Rooms | Sir Howard Hodgkin | £800–£1,200 | |
| Mirrors | Robyn Denny | £1,500–£2,000 | |
| À rebours | William Tillyer | £3,000–£5,000 | |
| Grey Pipe | Patrick Caulfield | £700–£1,000 |
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