Patrick Caulfield, R.A.

Sale, Christie's London, 17th November 2006, lot 127, where acquired by the present owner

The board is sound and very slightly bowed. The upper left corner is slightly damaged with some paint loss and the lower left corner is also slightly bent. There are a few minor nicks about the edges and one or two spots of light surface dirt near the upper right edge and lower right corner; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition. Under ultraviolet light there appear to be no signs of retouching. Held in a metal box frame under glass; unexamined out of frame. Please telephone the department on 0207 293 6424 if you have any questions about 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."

Caulfield used the present work as the basis for his commissioned mosaic at Arco di Travertino Station on the Rome Metro, which was unveiled in the autumn of 2001 (see illustration in Marco Livingstone, Patrick Caulfield Paintings, Lund Humphries, Aldershot, 2005, p.268).