Sir Terry Frost, R.A.

The work is on wove paper which has been laid down onto a piece of board. The sheet undulates slightly across the surface. There are artist's pinholes in the upper corners. The bottom edge is slightly worn. There is a horizontal crease running across the centre of the sheet and scattered smaller creases in the lower left and right quadrants. The paint surface is in good overall condition. There is no sign of retouching under ultra-violet light. Held beneath glass and presented against a white board in a wooden frame.
"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."

Painted circa 1961. Frost made a series of lithographs after the present work and the design became the basis for a Royal Mail commemorative stamp in 2001.