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Provenance

Waddington Graphics, London, where acquired in 1987 and thence by descent to the previous owner Acquired from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

). Condition The boards appear sound, and the central board appears to be securely adhered. There is some very faint rubbing to the extreme lower left corner. There is an extremely faint horizontal scuff along the upper edge and four extremely faint diagonal scratches towards the upper left corner, only visible under very close inspection. There are a small number of tiny speckles of rubbing to the black pigment in the shadow in the central feature. There are one or two accretions in places, with instances of detritus and light surface dirt. Subject to the above the work appears to be in very good overall condition. Inspection under ultra-violet light reveals no obvious signs of retouching. The work is floated in a stained wooden frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE." Catalogue Note Wall Plate: Screen is one of the original paintings for the screenprint portfolio Wall Plates , a set of four screenprints, published in 1987 by Waddington Graphics, London.

Literature

Marco Livingstone, Bryan Robertson and Richard Riley (eds), Patrick Caulfield , exh. cat., Hayward Gallery, London, 1999, p.138, illustrated p.137, fig.36; Pop Imagery , exh. cat., Waddington Custot Galleries, London, 2013, cat. no.9, illustrated (not

Catalog summary

Patrick Caulfield Wall Plate: Screen signed acrylic on board 104 by 76.5cm.; 41 by 30in. Executed in 1986. Provenance Waddington Graphics, London, where acquired in 1987 and thence by descent to the previous owner Acquired from the above by the present owner Literature Marco Livingstone, Bryan Robertson and Richard Riley (eds), Patrick Caulfield , exh. cat., Hayward Gallery, London, 1999, p.138, illustrated p.137, fig.36; Pop Imagery , exh. cat., Waddington Custot Galleries, London, 2013, cat. no.9, illustrated (not exhibited). Condition The boards appear sound, and the central board appears to be securely adhered. There is some very faint rubbing to the extreme lower left corner. There is an extremely faint horizontal scuff along the upper edge and four extremely faint diagonal scratches towards the upper left corner, only visible under very close inspection. There are a small number of tiny speckles of rubbing to the black pigment in the shadow in the central feature. There are one or two accretions in places, with instances of detritus and light surface dirt. Subject to the above the work appears to be in very good overall condition. Inspection under ultra-violet light reveals no obvious signs of retouching. The work is floated in a stained wooden frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE." Catalogue Note Wall Plate: Screen is one of the original paintings for the screenprint portfolio Wall Plates , a set of four screenprints, published in 1987 by Waddington Graphics, London.