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Lynn Chadwick, R.A.
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Lynn Chadwick CBE, RA
- Beast
- stamped with monogram and numbered 160 5/9
- bronze
- height: 37.5cm.;14¾in.
- Conceived in 1955, the present work is number 5 from the edition of 9.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by the previous owner
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 28th June 2006, lot 230, where acquired by the present owner
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 28th June 2006, lot 230, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
Copenhagen, Kunstförening, Britisk Kunst 1900-1955, April 1956, cat. no.102 (the iron and stolit version).
Literature
Dennis Farr and Eva Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick, Sculptor, Claredon Press, Oxford, 1990, cat. no.160, illustrated p.95 (the iron and stolit version);
Edward Lucie-Smith, Chadwick, Lypiatt Park, 1997, illustrated on the frontispiece and p.31 (the iron and stolit version).
Edward Lucie-Smith, Chadwick, Lypiatt Park, 1997, illustrated on the frontispiece and p.31 (the iron and stolit version).
Condition
Structurally sound, there is very minor rubbing to areas of the patina, only visible upon extremely close inspection, and some very minor surface dust to the crevices, but this excepting the work appears in very good overall condition.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."