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Leon Underwood
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Leon Underwood
- the pursuit of ideas
- signed, dated 59 and inscribed L.C.C. / maquette / HILGROVE / cote
- bronze wth a dark brown patina
- height (including base): 40.5cm.; 16in.
- The present work is one of an edition of 6 plus 1 extra cast for the artist's wife.
Provenance
New Art Centre, London
Exhibited
London, Kaplan Gallery, An Exhibition of Sculpture by Leon Underwood, 1961, cat. no.13 (another cast);
New York, Acquavella Galleries, Sculpture by Leon Underwood, 16th October - 17th November 1962, cat. no.4 (another cast);
London, Kaplan Gallery, Sculpture by Leon Underwood, 24th April - 18th May 1963, cat. no.26 (another cast);
Colchester, Minories, Leon Underwood: A Retrospective Exhibition, 9th August - 10th September 1969, cat. no.58 (another cast).
Literature
Ben Whitworth, The Sculpture of Leon Underwood, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, 2000, cat. no.181, p.139.
Condition
Dirt has gathered in some of the crevices. Otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
Held on a wooden plinth.
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"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
The present work is a maquette for the Pursuit of Ideas (1960) which was commissioned by London County Council for the Hilgrove Estate, Finchley Road, London.