Lot 32
  • 32

Denis Mitchell

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • Denis Mitchell
  • Landscape Form
  • signed with initials, titled and dated 1960 on the underside of the base
  • polished bronze
  • length: 56cm.; 22in.
  • height (including base): 22cm.; 8¾in.
  • Conceived in 1960 and cast in an edition of 6.

Exhibited

London, Waddington Galleries, Denis Mitchell Sculpture, 2nd - 26th May 1961, cat. no.12 (another cast);
St Ives, Penwith Galleries, Denis Mitchell, Drawings, Paintings, Sculpture 1932-1992, 30th June - 1st August 1992, cat. no.55 (another cast);
St Ives, Tate St Ives, Denis Mitchell, Ascending Forms, 22nd January - 2nd May 2005, un-numbered exhibition, illustrated (another cast).

Condition

Structurally sound. There is very minor surface dirt, handling marks and casting imperfections apparent to the polished body, but this excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition. Housed on a 2.5cm. high black stone base, 18cm. deep, which has a some minor nicks and nips visible upon close inspection. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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