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DENIS MITCHELL | Trevedren
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Denis Mitchell
- Trevedren
- signed with initials, titled, dated 91 and numbered 4/7 on the underside of the base
- polished bronze with slate base
- height (including Artist's base): 15.5cm.; 6in.
- Conceived in 1991, the present work is number 4 from the edition of 7.
Provenance
Penwith Galleries, St Ives, where acquired by the present owner, 14th July 1992
Exhibited
St Ives, Penwith Galleries, Denis Mitchell, Sculptor, 30th June - 1st August 1992, cat. no.107 (another cast);
Swansea, Glynn Vivian Art Gallery and Museum, Denis Mitchell, 1994, cat. no.14 (another cast);
Aldeburgh, Cinema Gallery, 48th Aldeburgh Festival of Music and the Arts, Patrick Heron & Denis Mitchell, 9th - 25th June 1995, cat. no.22 (another cast).
Swansea, Glynn Vivian Art Gallery and Museum, Denis Mitchell, 1994, cat. no.14 (another cast);
Aldeburgh, Cinema Gallery, 48th Aldeburgh Festival of Music and the Arts, Patrick Heron & Denis Mitchell, 9th - 25th June 1995, cat. no.22 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. The bronze is very slightly pitted in places. There is some minor oxidsation to the sculpture in the pierced element. There are faint handling marks, mainly to the back of the sculpture, and a few very minor scratches to the surface. There is light surface dust and a few spots of staining. The work may benefit from a re-polish. This excepting, the work appears in excellent overall condition. The sculpture is attached to the Artist's slate base. 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 Artist’s Estate for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.