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Reg Butler
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Reg Butler
- Small Torso
- stamped with monogram and numbered 7/9
- bronze with a gold patina
- height 20cm., 8in.
Exhibited
London, Hanover Gallery, Reg Butler, May - June 1957, no.17 (another cast).
Literature
Margaret Garlake, The Sculpture of Reg Butler, HMF/Lund Humphries, London 2006, no.157, illustrated p.144 (another cast).
Condition
There is a small spot (c.1cm. diameter) on the right hip of the figure where the patina has discoloured, and some slight bloom to the chest. As such the work would benefit from a professional clean but otherwise appears to be in good sound original 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
Executed in 1955 and cast by Susse Frères in an edition of eight in 1956.