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Michael Ayrton
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Michael Ayrton
- Scavenger II
- numbered 6/9
- bronze with a dark brown patina on a wooden base
- height (including base): 32cm., 12½in.
Exhibited
Bruton, Bruton Gallery, Michael Ayrton: Recurring Themes and Images, March - May 1981, no.69, illustrated in the catalogue (another cast), and touring to Penarth and Bristol.
Literature
C.P. Snow (foreword), Michael Ayrton: Drawings and Sculpture, Cory, Adams & Mackay, London, 1962, pl.6;
Peter Cannon-Brookes, Michael Ayrton: An Illustrated Commentary, Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery, 1978, no.90 (wax for bronze illustrated).
Peter Cannon-Brookes, Michael Ayrton: An Illustrated Commentary, Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery, 1978, no.90 (wax for bronze illustrated).
Condition
There is some surface dirt to the crevices notably on the base beneath the figure and some minor wear to protruding edges otherwise in good overall condition.
Held in a wooden base.
The patina is richer than the illustration suggests.
"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 1954 and cast in an edition of nine in 1958.