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LYNN CHADWICK, R.A. | Maquette III Beast
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Lynn Chadwick
- Maquette III Beast
- signed with initials and numbered 1/4 and 543 on the underside
- bronze
- height: 12cm.; 4¾in.
- Conceived in 1967, the present work is number 1 from the edition of 4.
Provenance
Private Collection, London
Exhibited
Milan, Gallerie Blu, Lynn Chadwick, June 1968, (details untraced) (another cast).
Literature
Dennis Farr and Eva Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick: Sculptor, Lund Humphries, Farnham, 2014, cat. no.543, illustrated p.253 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is a very minor casting imperfection to the underside of the tail. There are one or two very minor flecks of oxidisation to the tip of the head. There is some very light rubbing to the spine and to the tips of the legs and head. There are very light traces of casting residue in places. Subject to the above, the work appears in excellent overall condition. The work is freestanding. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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
We are grateful to The Estate of Lynn Chadwick for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.