26th Mar, 2026 11:00
Patrick Caulfield (British 1936-2005)
Some Poems Of Jules Laforgue
The complete portfolio, 1973, Edition A, comprising 22 screenprints in colours bound within the volume and a separate suite of six prints, on Neobond synthetic wove, each signed and numbered 149/200 in pencil verso (there were also 20 artist's proofs), the full sheets printed to the edges, loose as issued, with title and justification pages, this copy signed, numbered 149/200 and inscribed 'Edition A' in pencil on the justification, published by Petersburg Press in association with Waddington Galleries, London, within the original grey leatherette covered box and matching slipcases
each sheet 41 x 36 cm
‘I tried to imagine what Laforgue might have been looking at when he thought of the poems, knowing, of course, that certain of the images are totally of another period to Laforgue’s lifetime: poetic licence with poetic licence’ (Caulfield, quoted in The Poems of Jules Laforgue, p.9 [1995]).
Sold for £3,800
Condition Report
Suite of six prints: overall in very good condition. A few spots of minor surface dirt and fine craquelure to black printed areas. The case is slightly worn.
Volume: the screenprints are in good condition. Case shows some signs of wear.
Leatherette box in worn condition with losses to corners and edges and surface dirt.
Patrick Caulfield (British 1936-2005)
Some Poems Of Jules Laforgue
The complete portfolio, 1973, Edition A, comprising 22 screenprints in colours bound within the volume and a separate suite of six prints, on Neobond synthetic wove, each signed and numbered 149/200 in pencil verso (there were also 20 artist's proofs), the full sheets printed to the edges, loose as issued, with title and justification pages, this copy signed, numbered 149/200 and inscribed 'Edition A' in pencil on the justification, published by Petersburg Press in association with Waddington Galleries, London, within the original grey leatherette covered box and matching slipcases
each sheet 41 x 36 cm
‘I tried to imagine what Laforgue might have been looking at when he thought of the poems, knowing, of course, that certain of the images are totally of another period to Laforgue’s lifetime: poetic licence with poetic licence’ (Caulfield, quoted in The Poems of Jules Laforgue, p.9 [1995]).
