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Lynn Chadwick
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Lynn Chadwick
- Sitting Watchers I
- signed, numbered 7/8 and 703 and dated 75
- brown with a dark brown patina
- height 22cm., 8 3/4 in.
Exhibited
Copenhagen, Court Gallery, Lynn Chadwick, December 1975 - January 1976, no.30 (as Three Watchers, another cast).
Literature
Dennis Farr and Eva Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick: Sculptor, Lypiatt Studio, Stroud, 1997, no.703, p.300, illustrated (another cast).
Condition
There is surface dirt in all the crevices and some scattered areas of minor oxidation to the reverse of the sculpture. There is also some minor verdigris to the feet of the figures, visible in the catalogue illustration and some further minor areas along the base. The present cast has resulted in some slightly uneven surfaces, notably to the two faces of the figures on the right, visible in the catalogue illustration and there are some similarly uneven surfaces to the base. Otherwise in good overall 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
Conceived in 1975 and cast in an edition of 8.