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Lynn Chadwick
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Lynn Chadwick
- bird IX
- signed on the wing; numbered 3/6 and inscribed 317 on the underside of the wing
- bronze with a dark brown patina
- height: 24cm.; 11½; width: 45.5cm.; 18in.; breadth: 48.5cm; 19in.
Exhibited
New York, M. Knoedler, January 1961 (another cast).
Literature
Dennis Farr and Eva Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick, Sculptor, Lund Humphries, Aldershot, 2006, no.317, p.164, illustrated.
Condition
The surface of the sculpture is pitted and uneven as the artist intended. There are a few minor abrasions to the work: a 3cm. cosmetic scratch on the underside of the left wing, a small abrasion to the edge of the left wing, and slight wearing away of the patina on the underside of the bird's feet. Otherwise the work is in good overall 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
Conceived and cast in an edition of 6 in 1959.