Artist: PATRICK PROCKTOR, RA (1936-2003)

Title: 'THE FAVOURITES COURTYARD, PALAIS JAMAI, FEZ' (original signed screenprint, 1972)

Description:  Patrick Procktor is regarded as one of the outstanding British artists of his generation. He declared himself as the enfant terrible of the 1960’s art world, known as ‘the one who drew Joe Orton in his socks’. He entered the Slade School of Art in 1958 and formed friendships with many of the leading art world figures of his day, such as Cecil Beaton and David Hockney.

His first exhibition was at The Redfern Gallery, London in 1963 and the following year he exhibited in his first ‘New Generation’ show at the Whitechapel Gallery. Subsequently, had many shows at The Redfern Gallery, and in Venice, France, Germany, and in Asia. In 1995 he was elected RA.  His work is held in many public collections, including The Tate Gallery; Metropolitan Museum of Art New York; Los Angeles County Museum; Contemporary Art Society; Imperial War Museum, London; and the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester.

This screenprint was published by Christies Contemporary Art in 1972 and has their embossed seals in the paper lower left.  It is signed by Procktor in pencil and numbered by him 199 of 250 prints.  The print measures 17.7 x 23.5 inches image size and about 23.2 x 31 inches paper size.

The print is in very good condition, save for some minor time staining in the margins (away from the image), and some tape residue to the reverse of the print.  The piece has not been laid down.  It has a simple silver coloured frame typical of its 1970s period, which is available to the purchaser although this will increase shipping costs (see below)...

Price: £sold

Size: 17.7 x 23.5 inches (image size)

Shipping: £6.00 to UK unframed, or £20.00 insured with frame

Ref #: 0325