Lot 1
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Sir Anthony Caro, R.A.

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Horn (Concerto Series)
  • bronze and brass, cast and welded
  • 25 by 28 by 14cm.; 10 by 11 by 5½in.

Provenance

Donated by Barford Sculptures Ltd.

Exhibited

Cambridge, Kettle's Yard, Artists for Kettle's Yard, 19th March - 9th May 2011.

Literature

Dieter Blume, Anthony Caro Catalogue Raisonné Vol. XIII, Cologne, 1981, cat. no.90, illustrated p.156.

Condition

There are a few small spots of verdigris to the coil running along the right side of the piece, one to the underside of the coil along the top edge and one near the donut shape at the bottom. There are a few small surface scratches, including to the back of the piece along the upper edge and on the very underside of the work. There are some spots of residue to the coil on the bottom and a few scattered specks of surface dirt. Please telephone the department on 020 7293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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