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John Skeaping
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- John Skeaping
- bird leaving nest
signed with initials and dated 1928
black serpentine on original stone base
- height: 15cm.; 6in.; width: 16.5cm.; 6½in.; breadth: 14cm.; 5½in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by F.B.C. Bravington and thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
London, Beaux Arts Gallery, 1928, cat. no.70;
London, Arthur Ackermann, John Skeaping (1901-1980): A Retrospective, 4th June - 5th July 1991, cat. no.21, illustrated in the catalogue, p.30.
London, Arthur Ackermann, John Skeaping (1901-1980): A Retrospective, 4th June - 5th July 1991, cat. no.21, illustrated in the catalogue, p.30.
Condition
There are a few abrasions to the surface of the sculpture. Dirt has gathered in places. Otherwise the work is in good overall condition.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5381 if you have any questions regarding the present work
"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
We are grateful to Nick Skeaping for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.