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Dame Elisabeth Frink, D.B.E., R.A.
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Dame Elisabeth Frink, D.B.E., R.A.
- Cock
- signed and numbered 5/9
- bronze
- height: 63.5cm.; 25in.
- Conceived in 1961, the present work is number 5 from the edition of 9.
Exhibited
New York, Bertha Shaeffer Gallery, Elisabeth Frink, 30th October - 18th November 1961, cat. no.6 (another cast);
London, Waddington Galleries, Elisabeth Frink, 11th October - 4th November 1972, un-numbered exhibition (another cast);
London, Royal Academy of Arts, Elisabeth Frink, Sculpture and Drawings 1952-1984, 8th February - 24th March 1985, cat. no.19 (another cast);
Washington, The National Museum for Women in the Arts, Elisabeth Frink: Sculpture and Drawings, 1950-1990, 1990, un-numbered exhibition (another cast).
London, Waddington Galleries, Elisabeth Frink, 11th October - 4th November 1972, un-numbered exhibition (another cast);
London, Royal Academy of Arts, Elisabeth Frink, Sculpture and Drawings 1952-1984, 8th February - 24th March 1985, cat. no.19 (another cast);
Washington, The National Museum for Women in the Arts, Elisabeth Frink: Sculpture and Drawings, 1950-1990, 1990, un-numbered exhibition (another cast).
Literature
Bryan Robertson (intro.), Elisabeth Frink Sculpture, Catalogue Raisonné, Harpvale Books, Salisbury, 1984, cat. no.74, illustrated p.153 (another cast);
Annette Ratusniak (ed.), Elisabeth Frink, Catalogue Raisonné of Sculpture 1947-93, Lund Humphries in association with the Frink Estate and Beaux Arts, London, 2013, cat. no.91, illustrated p.77 (another cast).
Annette Ratusniak (ed.), Elisabeth Frink, Catalogue Raisonné of Sculpture 1947-93, Lund Humphries in association with the Frink Estate and Beaux Arts, London, 2013, cat. no.91, illustrated p.77 (another cast).
Condition
Structurally sound.
There is very minor surface dirt and dust to the crevices, with some very light traces of possible oxidisation to the base, visible upon close inspection. 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."