Ernest Procter

The head,body and base of the work have been variously scuffed and scratched. There are two small indentations to the back of the head and dirt has collected within the crevasses. The work has a smooth varnished finish.
"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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This work was acquired directly from the artist by the present owner's mother, Kay Walker, an artist and student at the Stanhope Forbes School of Painting, 1910 -1914. It was a birthday gift from Ernest and his wife Dod, circa 1930. It is thought to have been carved from the wood of a tree within the Procters' garden at North Corner, Newlyn, and later stained by Ernest. Procter is widely known as a painter, though he did create just a limited number of  three dimensional works, one of which is The High Alter Cross: Christ in Glory, St. Hilary Church, Cornwall.