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James Cauty

( British, 1956 20th C)

Smiley Riot Shield

PRICE SOLD

LOT DETAILS

Materials:

acrylic, emulsion on polycarbonate police riot sheild, with certificate of authenticity

Size Notes:

67 by 67 by 7.3 cm. 26â?? by 26â?? by 2â?? in.

Edition:

Executed in 2015, this work is number 22 from an edition of 60, hand-painted by the artist and his studio on UK police riot shields that were utilised in riots or training.

Markings:

signed, dated 2015, numbered 22/60, stamped with Dismaland stamp on the reverse

Condition:

This work is in very good condition overall. Occasional scuff marks, scratches and patches of abrasions are consistent with the shield's age and previous use. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.

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