Hockney to Hodgkin

Founded in London in 1968 by Paul Cornwall-Jones and established in New York in 1972, The Petersburg Press worked with numerous museums and many of the best artists of the 1960s and 1970s. They represented the graphics of Jim Dine, Richard Hamilton, Howard Hodgkin, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburg, James Rosenquist, Dieter Roth and Frank Stella. By the early 1980’s, the Petersburg Press was also acting as David Hockney’s worldwide agent.

Through the years, Petersburg Press organised many exhibitions around the globe, and published a wide range of books and posters. Collaborative publishing with the artists was integral in designing the posters printed by Petersburg Press. The artists would choose typeface, layout and sometimes add original drawing into the design. There was no standard size: each poster was designed to suit the image.

This Summer, in partnership with vintage poster specialists Tomkinson Churcher, we are excited to include 'Hockney to Hodgkin: Vintage Posters from The Petersburg Press' (Lots 329 - 345) in our 11 August auction. Here we take a look at a few highlights featuring in the forthcoming auction...

LOT 329 | AFTER EDUARDO PAOLOZZI (SCOTTISH 1924-2005)

LOT 329 | AFTER EDUARDO PAOLOZZI (SCOTTISH 1924-2005) | SOCIETY OF SCOTTISH ARTISTS

Lithographic poster, signed in pencil, 1969, condition A | 76cm x 54cm (30in x 21in) | £400 - £600 + fees

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LOT 332 | AFTER FRANK STELLA (AMERICAN 1936- )

LOT 332 | AFTER FRANK STELLA (AMERICAN 1936- ) | DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION, POLAR CO-ORDINATE IV

Off-set lithographic poster, signed in ink, 1980, condition A | 95cm x 70cm (37.5in x 27.5in) | £300 - £500 + fees

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LOT 333 | AFTER HOWARD HODGKIN (BRITISH 1932- )

LOT 333 | AFTER HOWARD HODGKIN (BRITISH 1932- ) | IN A FRENCH RESTAURANT

Silkscreen, signed, condition A | 120cm x 145 cm (47in x 57in) | £800 - £1,200 + fees

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LOT 334 | JIM DINE (AMERICAN 1935- )

LOT 334 | JIM DINE (AMERICAN 1935- ) | GALERIE MIKRO, RAINBOW SCISSORS

Lithographic poster, signed in pencil, 1970, condition A- | 102cm x 67cm (40in x 26.5in) | £500 - £700 + fees

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LOT 342 | AFTER DAVID HOCKNEY (BRITISH 1937- )

LOT 342 | AFTER DAVID HOCKNEY (BRITISH 1937- ) | PISCINES DE PAPIER, EDITIONS HERSCHER

Off-set lithographic poster, 1978, condition A- | 95cm x 86cm (37.5in x 34in) | £800 - £1,200 + fees

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Auction Information

Contemporary & Post-War Art | Prints & Multiples

Lot: 1 to 194 - Wed, 11th Aug 2021 10:00

Lot: 195 to 345 - Wed, 11th Aug 2021 14:30

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Viewing by appointment in Edinburgh 6th-10th August (closed Sat 7th).

Vintage Posters

Vintage posters remain hugely popular amongst collectors particularly those depicting travel and sports and entertainment from a bygone age. We are pleased to announce a partnership with Vintage Poster specialists Tomkinson Churcher. With over 30 years combined experience, Nicolette Tomkinson and Sophie Churcher are international experts in the field of Vintage Posters. Together we will offer a series of specialist vintage auctions and exhibitions, in both Edinburgh and London, throughout the year.

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