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Painter David Hockney Dead At 88: See His Most Expensive Works—And How Much They Sold For

Forbes · Jun 12, 2026, 2:57 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Hockney's “Portrait of an Artist (Pool With Two Figures)” broke the record for the most expensive painting ever sold at auction by a living artist.

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Painter David Hockney Dead At 88: See His Most Expensive Works—And How Much They Sold For

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