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Denis Mitchell
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Denis Mitchell
- tolver
- titled, dated 1971 and inscribed under the base
- lime wood
- height (including base): 259cm.; 102in.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist
Exhibited
London, Marjorie Parr Gallery, Denis Mitchell: Recent Sculpture 1969-71, 7th - 30th October, cat. no.25 (illustrated on exhibition catalogue back cover);
Swansea, The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery and Museum, Denis Mitchell, 1979, cat. no.4;
Penwith Gallery, St Ives, Denis Mitchell, 30th June - 1st August 1992, cat. no.76.
Swansea, The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery and Museum, Denis Mitchell, 1979, cat. no.4;
Penwith Gallery, St Ives, Denis Mitchell, 30th June - 1st August 1992, cat. no.76.
Condition
There are two very minor nicks to the extreme top of the highest fork, not visible when the work is viewed from ground level, with further very minor signs of early splitting and surface abrasion. There are also very minor nicks and scratches of possible water damage to isolated areas of the surface, most noticeably to the outside edge of the smaller fork. There are further signs of water damage to the wooden base. The work may benefit from a slight clean. This excepting the work is in a good and stable condition.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding 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."