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Dame Elisabeth Frink, D.B.E., R.A.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Dame Elisabeth Frink, D.B.E., R.A.
- Maquette for Eagle
- signed and numbered 9/10
- bronze with brown patina
- Height (excluding base): 29cm.; 11½in.
Provenance
A gift from the artist to Sir George Pinker
Literature
Edward Lucie-Smith, Elisabeth Frink: Sculpture and Drawing since 1984, Art Books International, London 1994, SC11a, illustrated p.184 (plaster illustrated).
Condition
In excellent original condition, the piece could simply benefit from a very light clean to remove dust from the crevices.
"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 1986 and cast in an edition of ten, the present work is a maquette for the larger Eagle commissioned as the Eagle Squadron Association Memorial in Grosvenor Square, London.