A signed David Hockney print discovered inside a donated book at a Salvation Army shop in Norwich has sold at auction for over £41,000.
Key facts
- •The print was found inside a 1980 copy of David Hockney's book Paper Pools.
- •The book was donated to a Salvation Army shop in Lower Goat Lane, Norwich, one year ago.
- •Volunteer Jemma Banks discovered the signed print while reviewing the donated book.
- •The item sold for a total of £41,160 through an online auction on eBay.
- •Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Salvation Army's community support efforts.
A signed print by British artist David Hockney sold for £41,160 after being discovered in a book donated to a Salvation Army shop in Norwich. The print was found inside a 1980 copy of Hockney's Paper Pools, which had been donated to the shop in Lower Goat Lane a year ago.
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Discovery of the print
The print was discovered by Jemma Banks, a long-serving volunteer at the Salvation Army shop and a local artist. While looking through the book, she found the original swimming pool print, which was signed by the artist. Banks noted that the print appeared to have remained in pristine condition for 46 years.
Auction and proceeds
Following the discovery, the book and the print were listed on the charity's eBay site. An anonymous bidder purchased the item for £41,160. According to Banks, the proceeds from the sale will be used to support people in the local community.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Entertainment & Arts.
