Lot 146
  • 146

John Davies

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • John Davies
  • Untitled (Head U)
  • signed with the initials and dated 87 on the underside of the neck; signed, dated and inscribed on the underside of the base
  • resin, stone dust, red oxide, nails and acrylic on a wood base
  • height including base: 10 in.
  • 25.4 cm.

Provenance

The Artist
Marlborough Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1989

Exhibited

New York, Marlborough Gallery, John Davies, April 1989, cat. no. 21

Condition

Head measurements (without base): 5 by 3 1/4 by 3 3/4 inches. In very good condition (overall scratches most likely inherent to medium and artist's method). Small red circular sticker on side of base. measurements with base: 10 by 4 3/4 by 4 1/4 in. 25.4 by 12 by 10.7 cm.
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