Lot 164
  • 164

Michael Ayrton

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Michael Ayrton
  • Seated Tripod Figure
  • bronze with brown patina
  • height: 34cm.; 13½in.
  • Executed in 1962-3, the present work is from an edition of 6.

Provenance

Acquired by the present owner's family in the 1960s or 1970s and thence by descent

Exhibited

London, Grosvenor Gallery, Michael Ayrton, bronzes, paintings, collages and drawings, 1962-1964, 29th April - 30th May 1964, cat. no.10, illustrated (another cast).

Condition

Dirt has gathered in some of the crevices. Otherwise the work appears in good overall condition. If you have any questions about the present work please contact the department on 0207 293 6424.
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