Lot 137
  • 137

Dame Elisabeth Frink, D.B.E., R.A.

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Dame Elisabeth Frink, D.B.E., R.A.
  • warrior
  • signed, dated 56 and numbered 4/10
  • bronze
  • height (including base): 40.5cm.; 16in.; width: 10cm.; 4in.; breadth: 8.5cm.; 3¼in.

Provenance

Waddington Galleries, Montreal,  whence purchased November 1960, and thence by descent to the present owners

Literature

Bryan Robertson (intro) Elisabeth Frink: Catalogue Raisonne, Harpvale, Salisbury, 1984, no. 25, illustrated p.143 (another cast)

Condition

Dirt has gathered in some of the crevices, particularly on the base, but the bronze 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.
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Catalogue Note

Conceived in 1956 and cast in an edition of ten.