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Kenneth Armitage
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Kenneth Armitage CBE, RA
- Two Seated Figures (Small model with arms crossed)
- bronze with a black patina
- height 32cm., 12½in.
Exhibited
London, Whitechapel Art Gallery, Kenneth Armitage, July - August 1959, no.33 (another cast);
Hanover, Kestner-Gesellschaft, Kenneth Armitage/ Lynn Chadwick, April - May 1960, no.16, illustrated (another cast as 'Two seated figures (small model);
Norwich, Castle Museum, Kenneth Armitage, December 1972 - January 1973, no.9 (another cast), and tour to Bolton, Oldham, Kettering, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Plymouth, Llanelli, Leeds and Hull.
Literature
Tamsyn Woolcombe (ed.) in association with the Artist, Kenneth Armitage: Life and Work, HMF/Lund Humphries, London 1997, KA70.
Condition
The surface is dirty and there are some minor scattered drops of candle wax which could be easily removed. There is some minor wear to protruding edges and some old casting residue and surface dirt to the crevices otherwise in good overall condition.
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"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."