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Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, R.A.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, R.A.
- YUKIO MISHIMA
- signed and numbered 3/3
- bronze
- height: 38cm.; 15in.
Provenance
The Artist, by whom donated to The Courtauld Auction in aid of the Courtauld Institute of Art Fund, Sotheby's London, 23rd March 1987, lot 3, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
Edinburgh, Royal Scottish Academy, Recurring Themes, 1984-5, cat. no.A1.23, illustrated pl.1, with tour to Lenbachhaus, Munich and Museum Ludwig, Cologne (another cast);
London, Royal Academy, Summer Exhibition, 1985, cat. no.1382, illustrated (another version);
Marl, Skulpturenmuseum Glaskasten, Eduardo Paolozzi: Kopfe, 23rd November 1986 - 19th January 1987, cat. no.18, illustrated (another cast, as Walk Man Study);
Wakefield, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Eduardo Paolozzi, 70th Birthday Exhibition, August - October 1994 (ex. cat.), (another cast).
London, Royal Academy, Summer Exhibition, 1985, cat. no.1382, illustrated (another version);
Marl, Skulpturenmuseum Glaskasten, Eduardo Paolozzi: Kopfe, 23rd November 1986 - 19th January 1987, cat. no.18, illustrated (another cast, as Walk Man Study);
Wakefield, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Eduardo Paolozzi, 70th Birthday Exhibition, August - October 1994 (ex. cat.), (another cast).
Literature
Eduardo Paolozzi, Mythologies (exh. cat.), The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh, 2nd - 26th May 1990, p.22, illustrated pl.10 (another version);
Fiona Pearson, Paolozzi, National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh, 1999, p.64, illustrated pl.65 (another cast).
Fiona Pearson, Paolozzi, National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh, 1999, p.64, illustrated pl.65 (another cast).
Condition
Structurally sound.
There is very minor surface dirt and flecks of surface matter, but this excepting the work appears in excellent overall 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."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to Robin Spencer for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.