David Hockney R.A. (British, born 1937)
Red square and the forbidden city, from China Diary (M.C.A. Tokyo 254)
Lithograph in colours, 1982, on mould-made Somerset Satin paper, signed, dated and numbered 266/1000 in pencil, printed by Petersburg Studios, New York, published by Thames and Hudson, London, the full sheet folded three times to form four panels (as issued), framed; with the accompanying book 'China Diary', text and justification signed by the artist and author, Stephen Spender, this copy numbered 266 in black ink (there were also 100 artist's proofs)

Sheet 493 x 543mm (19 3/8 x 21 3/8in)
Volume 258 x 200 x 25mm (10 1/8 x 7 7/8 x 1in)
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR
AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.

In addition to the catalogue entry:

The print:

- a speck of dirt to the lower left sheet verso
- a half-moon crease, mainly visible verso
- taped to the mount in several places at the sheet edges verso
- a pencil annotation verso

Otherwise, the printed area in very good condition, colours are fresh and bright.

The book and the cardboard slipcase:

- the palest of time staining to the pages
- wear and tear and light surface dirt
- a couple of fox spots in places
- a pencil annotation to the case
- other minor defects