Four volumes of David Hockney's art from the collection of the American jazz and popular music singer Tony Bennett, including one inscribed to him on behalf of the British painter, draughtsman, printmaker, designer and photographer, recognized as one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century, and who was also a close friend of the singer. All in fine condition, as follows:

 Hockney On 'Art': Conversations with Paul Joyce. London: Little, Brown. 2002.  Softcover. 263 pp. Inscribed on the half-title in blue ink "For Tony / my favorite Singer - Your friend / David '02. Happy Birthday!" NB: though other Hockney volumes in Bennett's collection were inscribed by Hockney himself, this inscription is not in the hand of the artist and was evidently signed on his behalf by an assistant. 

David Hockney. Looking at landscape / being in landscape. Venice, CA: LA / Louver. 1998. Softcover.  44 pp. 

David Hockney. Paper Pools. New York: Harry N. Abrams. 1980. Softcover. 100 pp. 

David Hockney. Some New Painting (And Photography). New York: Pace. 2014. Softcover. 51 pp. 

Bennett's painting honoring good friend David Hockney, "Homage to Hockney," is on permanent display at the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown and Hockney's 1990 portrait of Bennett was featured in the album artwork for Bennett's Fifty Years: The Artistry of Tony Bennett (Columbia, 2004).

Tony Bennett began drawing chalk pictures as a child on the sidewalks of his hometown in Astoria, Queens but even when he became one of the premiere entertainers in the world, he found time to paint nearly every day. Painting under his family name of Benedetto, Tony Bennett's work has been exhibited in the galleries throughout the world and the United Nations commissioned his artwork on two occasions, including for their 50th Anniversary. Bennett began formal training as an art student at the School of Industrial Arts (now known as the School of Art and Design) in Manhattan and continued his studies with private studios and teachers throughout the years. A self-proclaimed "museum freak," Bennett was known to visit museums and galleries all over the world, especially during his extensive concert tours and his work as a painter has been featured in many international art publications.