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Lynn Chadwick
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Lynn Chadwick
- Sitting Couple on a Base III
- signed, numbered 651 and 4/6 and dated 72
- bronze with a dark greenish grey patina
- height 37cm., 14 1/2 in.
Exhibited
London, Marlborough Fine Art, Lynn Chadwick, January - February 1974, no.20, illustrated in the catalogue.
Literature
Dennis Farr and Eva Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick, Sculptor, Lypiatt Studio, Stroud, 1997, no.651, p.259.
Condition
The surface is dirty and there is surface dirt to the crevices. There is also some minor wear to the edges of the figures' heads and some minor spots of old casting residue to the area in between the two figures. There is also a small area of oxidation above the signaure, visible in the catalogue illustration, otherwise in good overall condition. Held unattached on a marble base which has some minor surface stains.
"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
Although the present work is clearly dated 1972, Farr and Chadwick date the piece to 1973, cast in an edition of 6.