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Bernard Meadows
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bernard Meadows
- Pointing Figure
- bronze
- length: 53.5cm.; 21in.
- Conceived in 1967 the present work is number 1 from an edition of 6.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist
Exhibited
London, Gimpel Fils, Bernard Meadows Recent Works, 24th April - 20th May 1967, cat. no.18
Literature
Alan Bowness, Bernard Meadows: Sculpture and Drawings, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1995, cat. no.BM111, illustrated p.95.
Condition
Structurally sound.
There are very minor casting pin holes and marks to the polished surface in keeping with the nature of the material and the artist's technique. There are handling marks to the polished surface, with tiny, very minor surface scratches appearing, visible upon very close inspection, which do not detract from the overall appearance of the work. The work would benefit from being re-polished. This excepting the work appears in excellent condition.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"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."