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LYNN CHADWICK | Sitting Elektra III
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Lynn Chadwick
- Sitting Elektra III
- inscribed Chadwick, dated 68, numbered 2/4 and stamped with the foundry mark Morris Singer Foundry
- bronze
- height: 53.5cm., 21 1/8 in.
- Conceived in 1969 and cast in bronze by the Morris Singer Foundry, London in a numbered edition of 4.
Provenance
Michelle Rosenfeld Inc., Florida
Private Collector, Palm Beach
Private Collector, Palm Beach
Literature
Dennis Farr & Eva Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick Sculptor, With a Complete Illustrated Catalogue 1947-2005, Farnham, 2014, no. 576, illustration of another cast p. 265
Condition
Polished bronze and deep brown patina. There are some spots of oxidisation visible to the lower part of the figure's torso and some small spots of patina rubbing in places, notably to the proper right leg of the figure. There are some minor scratches to the polished bronze elements. This work is in overall 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. 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."
Catalogue Note
The Morris Singer Foundry erroneously dated this model 1968.
Eva Chadwick and Sarah Marchant have confirmed that this cast is recorded in the artist’s archives.
Eva Chadwick and Sarah Marchant have confirmed that this cast is recorded in the artist’s archives.