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Dame Elisabeth Frink, R.A.
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dame Elisabeth Frink, R.A.
- Birdman II
- signed
- bronze
- height: 54.6cm.; 21½in.
- Conceived in 1958 and cast in an edition of 6.
Provenance
Beaux Arts, London, where acquired by the present owner in 2002
Exhibited
London, Waddington Galleries, Elisabeth Frink, 4th - 25th June 1959, cat. no.15 (another cast);
London, Waddington Galleries, Elisabeth Frink, 11th October - 4th November 1972, un-numbered exhibition (another cast);
Washington, The National Museum for Women in the Arts, Elisabeth Frink: Sculpture and Drawings 1950-1990, un-numbered exhibition (another cast);
London, Beaux Arts, Elisabeth Frink, Sculptures and Drawings, 2002, un-numbered exhibition.
London, Waddington Galleries, Elisabeth Frink, 11th October - 4th November 1972, un-numbered exhibition (another cast);
Washington, The National Museum for Women in the Arts, Elisabeth Frink: Sculpture and Drawings 1950-1990, un-numbered exhibition (another cast);
London, Beaux Arts, Elisabeth Frink, Sculptures and Drawings, 2002, un-numbered exhibition.
Literature
Bryan Robertson (intro.), Elisabeth Frink, Catalogue Raisonné, Harpvale Books, Salisbury, 1984, cat. no.43, illustrated p.146 (another cast);
Annette Ratuszniak (ed.), Elisabeth Frink, Catalogue Raisonné of Sculpture 1947-93, Lund Humphries in association with the Frink Estate and Beaux Arts, London, 2013, cat. no.54, illustrated p.61 (another cast).
Annette Ratuszniak (ed.), Elisabeth Frink, Catalogue Raisonné of Sculpture 1947-93, Lund Humphries in association with the Frink Estate and Beaux Arts, London, 2013, cat. no.54, illustrated p.61 (another cast).
Condition
Structurally sound. There is very minor surface dirt apparent upon very close inspection, 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 lot.
"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."