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Kenneth Armitage, R.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Kenneth Armitage, R.A.
- Girl without face
- signed with initials
- bronze
- 37cm., 14½in.
- Conceived in 1958-9, the present work is from an edition of 6.
Literature
Kenneth Armitage, exh.cat., London, Whitechapel Art Gallery, 1959, p.12, illustrated (another cast);
Norbert Lynton, Kenneth Armitage, Methuen, London, 1962, p.36, illustrated (another cast);
Tamsyn Woollcombe (ed.), Kenneth Armitage Life and Work, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1997, cat. no.KA85, p.144, illustrated (another cast).
Norbert Lynton, Kenneth Armitage, Methuen, London, 1962, p.36, illustrated (another cast);
Tamsyn Woollcombe (ed.), Kenneth Armitage Life and Work, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1997, cat. no.KA85, p.144, illustrated (another cast).
Condition
Structurally sound.
There is very minor surface dirt, with slight traces of casting residue apparent. There is veyr slight ware to the patina on the rim of the 'hat', but this excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition.
"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."