White
Ware Prints
Patrick Caulfield's White Ware Prints series is a sophisticated exploration of the aesthetic and cultural significance of ceramics through lithography. Created in 1990, the series employs a predominantly monochromatic palette to highlight the beauty of ceramics through a stark contrast of light and shadow. Each print captures the essence of traditional ceramic art forms while infusing them with a modernist aesthetic that challenges traditional perceptions of everyday objects.
Patrick Caulfield White Ware Prints For sale
White Ware Prints Market value
Auction Results
| Artwork | Auction Date | Auction House | Return to Seller | Hammer Price | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lamp And Lung Ch'uan Ware Patrick Caulfield Signed Print | 22 Jun 2023 | Forum Auctions London | £553 | £650 | £800 |
 Luan Chu'an Ware And Window Patrick Caulfield Signed Print | 19 Jan 2022 | Phillips London | £595 | £700 | £950 |
 Arita Flask, White Patrick Caulfield Signed Print | 22 Sept 2021 | Bonhams Knightsbridge | £468 | £550 | £700 |
 Lamp And Kuan Ware Patrick Caulfield Signed Print | 8 Jul 2021 | Chiswick Auctions | £255 | £300 | £400 |
 Arita Flask, Black Patrick Caulfield Signed Print | 22 Apr 2021 | Chiswick Auctions | £468 | £550 | £750 |
 Large White Jug Patrick Caulfield Signed Print | 10 Dec 2020 | Bonhams Knightsbridge | £1,105 | £1,300 | £1,650 |
 Sue Ware Jar Patrick Caulfield Signed Print | 22 Oct 2008 | Bonhams Knightsbridge | £1,105 | £1,300 | £1,550 |
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Meaning & Analysis
Patrick Caulfield’s White Ware Prints series transforms ordinary ceramic objects into striking visual statements, utilising a limited colour palette that enhances the contours, shadows, and highlights of each piece. The series is characterised by its minimalistic approach, echoing the clean lines and simplicity of the 1960s minimalism.
Through these lithographs, Caulfield raises intriguing questions about the artistic and functional values assigned to ceramics, traditionally relegated to the status of craft rather than high art. By foregrounding these items, he invites the viewer to reconsider their artistic and cultural worth, suggesting a re-evaluation of what constitutes significant subject matter in art.