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Leon Underwood
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Leon Underwood
- Unknown Political Prisoner (Dilema)
- signed and numbered V/VII
- bronze with a brown patina
- height (excluding base): 47cm.; 18½in.
- Conceived in 1955, the present cast is number 5 of an edition of 7.
Provenance
Acquired by the father of the present owner in the 1970s
Exhibited
London, Kaplan Gallery, An Exhibition of Sculpture by Leon Underwood, opened 2nd March 1961, cat. no.36 (another cast);
New York, NM Acquavella Galleries, Sculpture by Leon Underwood, 16th October - 17th November 1962, cat. no.10 (another cast);
London, Kaplan Gallery, Sculpture by Leon Underwood, 24th April - 18th May 1963, cat. no.30 (another cast);
Colchester, The Minories, Leon Underwood: A Retrospective Exhibition, 9th August - 10th September 1969, cat. no.47 (another cast);
London, Archer Gallery, Leon Underwood, Michael Aram and Georges Brunon, 30th October - 29th November 1969, cat. no.66 (another cast);
London, Redfern Gallery, Leon Underwood 1890 - 1975: A Centenary Exhibition, 12th February - 15th March 1991, cat. no.30 (another cast);
London, Redfern Gallery, Paintings, Drawings, Prints and Sculpture by Leon Underwood, 16th March - 15th April 1999, exhibited but not in the catalogue (another cast).
New York, NM Acquavella Galleries, Sculpture by Leon Underwood, 16th October - 17th November 1962, cat. no.10 (another cast);
London, Kaplan Gallery, Sculpture by Leon Underwood, 24th April - 18th May 1963, cat. no.30 (another cast);
Colchester, The Minories, Leon Underwood: A Retrospective Exhibition, 9th August - 10th September 1969, cat. no.47 (another cast);
London, Archer Gallery, Leon Underwood, Michael Aram and Georges Brunon, 30th October - 29th November 1969, cat. no.66 (another cast);
London, Redfern Gallery, Leon Underwood 1890 - 1975: A Centenary Exhibition, 12th February - 15th March 1991, cat. no.30 (another cast);
London, Redfern Gallery, Paintings, Drawings, Prints and Sculpture by Leon Underwood, 16th March - 15th April 1999, exhibited but not in the catalogue (another cast).
Literature
Ben Whitworth, The Sculpture of Leon Underwood, Lund Humphries, Aldershot, 2000, cat. no.159, illustrated p.137 (another cast).
Condition
There is a small spot of verdigris to the chest. Dirt has gathered in some of the crevices otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
There are a few splits to the Artist's wooden base.
Please telephone the department on 0207 293 6424 if you have any questions about 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."