Ending 26th May, 2022 16:00

Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors

Lot 257

Lot 257 - Peter Blake (British 1932-), 'Alphabet', 2008

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Peter Blake (British 1932-), 'Alphabet', 2008

Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000

Condition Report

In very good condition
No visible wear to the tapestry
No fading of colours
Visible threading can be seen verso, as to be expected with a tapestry
No apparent issues.

Peter Blake (British 1932-), 'Alphabet', 2008, wool, silk and artificial silk tapestry, signed in black ink, titled, dated, and numbered from an edition of 5 to the label affixed verso, published by Banners Of Persuasion; 182 x 182cm

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Peter Blake

Peter Blake is often celebrated as a pivotal figure in British Pop art and the Young British Artists movement. His artistic repertoire includes paintings, collages, and prints that intricately weave together elements of modernity and nostalgia. Although he is most famously recognized for his design of the album cover for the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Blake emphasizes that painting remains the core of his artistic practice. His work is significantly shaped by celebrity culture, yet it is also deeply influenced by folk art, fairground signage, and a pervasive sense of nostalgia. In 1997, at the age of 65, Blake announced his emotional retirement from painting, marking the beginning of what he refers to as his late period. While he continues to create, he has shifted his focus away from the art world's perceptions, choosing instead to produce work that resonates with his personal vision, irrespective of its connection to his earlier creations.