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Denis Mitchell
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Denis Mitchell
- Cauca
- signed with initials, titled, dated 71, and numbered 3/5 on the underside of the base
- polished bronze
- length: 118.5cm.; 46¾in.
- height (including base): 26cm.; 10¼in.
- Conceived in 1971, the present work is number 3 from the edition of 5.
Exhibited
London, Marjorie Parr Gallery, Denis Mitchell, Recent Sculpture 1969-71, 7th - 30th October 1971, cat. no.18, illustrated (another cast);
St Ives, Tate St Ives, Denis Mitchell, Ascending Forms, 22nd January - 2nd May 2005, illustrated (another cast).
St Ives, Tate St Ives, Denis Mitchell, Ascending Forms, 22nd January - 2nd May 2005, 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 6.5cm. high black stone base, 15cm. deep, which has one or two tiny nicks to the extreme edges, only visible upon very close inspection.
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
Another from the edition is held in the collection of the Tate, London.