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Frank Dobson, R.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Frank Dobson, R.A.
- Seated Torso
- signed with initials
- bronze
- height: 20cm.; 8in.
- Conceived circa 1928.
Provenance
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 30th June 2005, lot 207
Piano Nobile Fine Paintings, London, where acquired by the present owner, 6th June 2008
Piano Nobile Fine Paintings, London, where acquired by the present owner, 6th June 2008
Exhibited
Neville Jason & Lisa Thompson-Pharoah, The Sculpture of Frank Dobson, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1994, cat. no.76, illustrated p.135 (terracotta version).
Condition
Structurally sound.
There is very minor surface dirt and dust to the crevices, with some very light signs of minor Verdigris between the legs of the sitter, but this excepting the work appears in very good 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."