A Seller's Guide To Patrick Caulfield

The prices of Patrick Caulfield prints and editions can vary significantly, influenced by factors such as edition size, rarity, condition, and provenance. On average, Caulfield prints typically range from £400 to £6,000, though his most sought-after pieces can command prices in the tens of thousands. One of his most recent successful sales was seen at Phillips in 2022, where a set of three prints—Water Jug, Brown Jug, and Pitcher (C. 66-68)—surpassed their high estimate of £2,000 and sold for £6,048, tripling the expected price.

To gain a comprehensive understanding of your print's value, it is advisable to conduct research on sales histories of comparable works or seek professional guidance. At MyArtBroker, we offer complimentary valuations for your artworks, with zero obligation to sell. Furthermore, our MyPortfolio platform provides insights into fluctuations in a work's value by digitally tracking recent sales performances.

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Authenticating a Patrick Caulfield print requires that an expert examine the works material including the edition number and the artist’s signature to help with tracing the accurate history of the work. Supporting documents include purchase invoices, certificates of authenticity, and verifiable records of exhibition history to determine provenance which are all necessary to provide a fair market value of the artwork.

When you choose to sell through MyArtBroker, you gain access to our complimentary valuation services. Additionally, our team of specialists possesses the expertise necessary to authenticate your print, streamlining the sales process for your convenience.

The condition of your Patrick Caulfield print plays a significant role in its value. Collectors are likely to buy and invest in prints that are in excellent condition without signs of wear, fading, or damage. To best maintain your print, it must be kept in in a dry, temperature-controlled environment. If you choose to display it, ensure the artwork is mounted on acid-free paper and placed behind UV protective glass, away from direct sunlight and humidity.

You should always handle and store unframed prints with great care, wearing art handling cotton gloves. Regularly examine your print for signs of deterioration and consider having the work professionally cleaned or restored if necessary – it is best to prevent damage rather than repair it.

However, even with the best maintenance practices prints may inevitably exhibit signs of wear and tear overtime. Paper can crease and sun or water damage can cause undulation to the work. In such instances, it is reccommended to have a specialist conservator examine the artwork who can help to repair and preserve the overall condition of the work.

To learn more on proper care for printed artworks, read our guide on how to best care for and restore your prints.

Timing the sale of your Patrick Caulfield print is crucial to ensure a healthy return. Monitoring when an artist's market is frenzied is a good indicator of when to sell your work. Market performance usually increases during featured exhibitions or a record auction performance for other works.

Following secondary and primary art markets helps to determine market trends. Additionally, activity within the broader economic climate usually indicates when buyers may be more or less inclined to invest in art.

Selling artworks during an economic upturn often yields higher returns and selling figures. However, the art market operates as a passion-driven investment category, and the demand for specific artworks can experience unpredictable fluctuations influenced by individual preference.

This inherent complexity and opacity make navigating the art market challenging. At MyArtBroker, we prioritise unparalleled transparency in the selling process. Our team of specialists is dedicated to helping you understand the value of your artwork and successfully navigate the intricate world of art investments and sales.

At MyArtBroker, our specialists provide a free market valuation for your artwork, offering a level of transparency unmatched in today’s market. In addition to our valuations, through our online Trading Floor, you can access real-time insights into works by the artist you’re looking to sell, including pieces that are most in demand, wanted, or currently for sale: allowing sellers to trust the valuation that they are provided.

Additionally, the MyPortfolio collection management service grants you free access to our comprehensive print market database. This resource allows you to review auction histories for the specific work you’re looking to sell, including hammer prices, values paid, and seller returns. In a fluctuating market, this historical data is invaluable - and often comes at a cost elsewhere - offering insights into past and current values to further inform decisions based on market timing and conditions. In addition to our specialists guidance, you have concrete data.

Our approach is tailored to align with the unique attributes of each artwork, and offer optimal results:

How a Private Sale Works

Unlike peer-to-peer platforms, which lack specialised expertise, authenticity guarantees, and legal infrastructure for high-value sales, MyArtBroker operates through private sales ensuring a secure and seamless transaction process. We charge sellers 0% to sell, and take a small commission from our buyers, absorbing essential aspects including insurance, shipping, and marketing - at no extra cost to the seller. There is no magic to it, we’re a lean specialised business with less overheads than traditional models meaning we can do better for our clients.

Our revenue is derived from buyer commissions only, which are individually negotiated upon offer, and we aim to give the client the best return in the market place. By focusing on high-value artworks in excess of £10,000, we provide specialised care and expertise, ensuring each piece receives the attention it deserves, while simultaneously maximising returns with our clients. For works that fall below this threshold speak to the team about a recommendation, we offer market advisory free of charge. Our goal at MyArtBroker is to offer a seamless solution, setting us apart in the art market.

Advisory and Recommendations

In cases for artists and artworks, where our existing network of collectors isn’t the best fit due to value, medium or condition we collaborate with reputable partners to facilitate its sale. Carefully tailoring your artwork to the right party. This tailored approach is especially important as it considers the unique attributes of each artwork, providing sellers with the best possible outcome in today’s shifting art market. You can discuss this approach with us without charge as part of our advisory service.

Such recommendations are on a case-by-case basis, and ensures broader exposure and takes advantage of our knowledge of where a work will do best.