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Bernard Meadows
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Bernard Meadows
- Frightened Bird
- Inscribed with the artist's monogram
- Bronze
- Height: 10 5/8 in.
- 27 cm.
- Conceived in 1958, this is number 4 from an edition of 6 (according to a label on the bottom of the base).
Provenance
Gimpel Fils, London
Acquired from the above in June 1959
Thence by descent to the present owner
Acquired from the above in June 1959
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Alan Bowness, Bernard Meadows: Sculpture and Drawings, London, 1995, BM50, illustration of another cast p. 52 and pl. 31
Condition
The bronze has a dark brown patina. There is some minor surface dirt and dust. There is a small white accretion on the edge of the bird's wing above the outstretched leg. There are also white accretions around the area where the bird's vertical leg meets the body, along his neck, on the underside of the head and in one eye. In generally good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.