Sir Terry Frost, R.A.

Sale, Sotheby's London, 8th March 1995, lot 273, where acquired by David Bowie

The following report has been prepared by Plowden & Smith Ltd, 190 St Ann's Hill London SW18 2RT: The piece is in good structural condition. However due to the design and materials of the piece it will always be fragile and should be handled with care. The surface condition of the piece is good. Some losses on the circles have been filled and toned to a discreet level. 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."

'A shape is a shape, a flower is a flower. A shape of red can contain as much content as the shape of a red flower. I don't see why one should have to have any association, nostalgia or evocation of any kind. It boils down to the value of the shape and the colour.'

(the Artist, quoted in David Lewis, Terry Frost, Scolar Press, Aldershot, 1994, p.180.)