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Eric Gill, A.R.A.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Eric Gill, A.R.A.
- Naked Mother & Child
- signed and numbered 7
- polished brass
- height (not including base): 16cm.; 6¼in.
- Conceived between December 1912 and March 1913, the present work is number 7 from the edition of 9.
Provenance
The Artist
Fr. O'Connor, Bradford, from whom acquired by the present owners' family
Fr. O'Connor, Bradford, from whom acquired by the present owners' family
Exhibited
London, Barbican Art Gallery, Eric Gill: Sculpture, 11th November 1992 - 7th February 1993, cat. no.14, illustrated (another cast).
Literature
Albert Rutherston (ed.), Eric Gill, Ernest Benn Ltd., London, 1927, illustrated pl.11 (plasticine version);
Malcolm Yorke, Eric Gill, Man of Flesh and Spirit, Constable, London, 1981, p.194, illustrated (another cast);
Judith Collins, Eric Gill, The Sculpture, A Catalogue Raisonné, Herbert Press, London, 1998, cat. no.34.7, illustrated (another cast).
Malcolm Yorke, Eric Gill, Man of Flesh and Spirit, Constable, London, 1981, p.194, illustrated (another cast);
Judith Collins, Eric Gill, The Sculpture, A Catalogue Raisonné, Herbert Press, London, 1998, cat. no.34.7, illustrated (another cast).
Condition
Structurally sound.
There is very minor surface dirt and dust to the crevices, with one or two very tiny, minor casting pin holes and slight pitting visible upon very close inspection, with one or two very slight, old scratches. This excepting the work appears to be in excellent overall condition.
Housed on a 5cm. high black stone plinth, which has several knocks and chips.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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"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."