Lot 143
  • 143

Lynn Chadwick

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Lynn Chadwick
  • maquette VII Elektra
  • stamped with monogram, numbered 584B, further numbered 1/6 and stamped with foundry mark
  • bronze with black patina
  • height: 33cm.; 13in.
  • Conceived in 1969, the present work is number 1 of an edition of 6.

Literature

Dennis Farr and Eva Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick, Sculptor, with a complete illustrated catalogue, Lund Humphries, Aldershot, 2006, cat. no.584B (another cast).

Condition

Dirt has gathered in some of the crevices and there are a few scattered specks of surface dirt, including to the figure's legs, head and a speck to the right shoulder. There is a tiny spot of verdigris to the figure's bent leg and to the chest. Otherwise, the sculpture is in good overall condition. Please telephone the department on 020 7293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work
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