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William Turnbull
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- William Turnbull
- Heavy Insect
- stamped with monogram, dated 49 and numbered 4/4
- bronze
- length: 84.5cm.; 33¼in.
- Executed in 1949, the present work is number 4 from the edition of 4 plus 1 Artist's Cast.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Tate, William Turnbull: Sculpture and Painting Retrospective Exhibition, 15th August - 7th October 1973, cat. no.4, illustrated pp.23-24 (another cast);
West Bretton, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, William Turnbull: Retrospective 1946–2003, 14th May – 9th October 2005, cat. no.10, p.6, illustrated p.7 (another cast);
London, Tate, William Turnbull, 14th June – 26th November 2006 (another cast);
London, Waddington Galleries, William Turnbull: Beyond Time, 9th June – 3rd July 2010, cat. no.2, illustrated p.17 (another cast).
West Bretton, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, William Turnbull: Retrospective 1946–2003, 14th May – 9th October 2005, cat. no.10, p.6, illustrated p.7 (another cast);
London, Tate, William Turnbull, 14th June – 26th November 2006 (another cast);
London, Waddington Galleries, William Turnbull: Beyond Time, 9th June – 3rd July 2010, cat. no.2, illustrated p.17 (another cast).
Literature
Patrick Elliott, 'William Turnbull: A Consistent Way of Thinking', in Patrick Elliot and David Sylvester, William Turnbull: Sculpture and Paintings, Merrell Holberton Publishers, in association with Serpentine Gallery, London, 1995, p.18, illustrated p.15;
Amanda A. Davidson, The Sculpture of William Turnbull, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, Aldershot, 2005, cat. no.14, pp.19-20 and 81, illustrated p.19 (another cast);
Patrick Elliott et.al., William Turnbull at Chatsworth, Chatsworth House Trust, Chatsworth, 2013, p.24, illustrated p.25.
Amanda A. Davidson, The Sculpture of William Turnbull, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, Aldershot, 2005, cat. no.14, pp.19-20 and 81, illustrated p.19 (another cast);
Patrick Elliott et.al., William Turnbull at Chatsworth, Chatsworth House Trust, Chatsworth, 2013, p.24, illustrated p.25.
Condition
The sculpture appears stable. There is some slight rubbing to the extreme edges of the sculpture, most prominent at the three base points of the sculpture. There is also an area of scratching near to the stamped monogram on the base. There are minor areas of oxidisation and a few traces of casting residue across the work. There is some surface dirt across the work, most apparent in the pitted areas of the work. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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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."