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Nicholas Johnson b.1941
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A portait of Blitz: A Rhodesian Ridgeback
- pine
- 91cm., 35¾in.
modern
carved sectional pine
carved sectional pine
Literature
Rhoda Koenig, ‘Top Dog’, The World of Interiors, December 1996, illustrated p.77
Condition
Decorative. Left ear is loose. Water marks to his back. Scuffs and chips to his paws. Loss to tail.
"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."
Catalogue Note
After studying at Brighton College of Art and then Slade School of Art (1958 -1964) Johnson went on to teach at Brighton Polytechnic. While lecturing at the University of Benin in Nigeria he took time to explore and draw inspiration from the ethnic and tribal arts of the West African region, especially from the wooden and bronze sculptures of the Yoruba and Ife tribes of Nigeria.
Johnson has consistently exhibited his sculpture and other artworks since 1982 at Browse & Darby Gallery, London and the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in 1983 and Kenyatta University, Nairobi in 1988.