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Frederick Edward McWilliam, R.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Frederick Edward McWilliam, R.A.
- Study for Eve
- signed with initials
- bronze
- height: 36cm.; 14in.
- Conceived circa 1952.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by Eugene and Penelope Rosenberg, 1955
Exhibited
London, Hanover Gallery, F.E. McWilliam, Sculpture, February - March 1956, cat. no.16 (another cast);
New York, Chalette, Eleven British Sculptors, October - November 1956 (details untraced);
Leeds, Leeds City Art Gallery, Contemporary Painting and Sculpture, 1956 (details untraced);
London, Zwemmer Gallery, Henry Moore, Marino Marini, Barbara Hepworth, F.E. McWilliam, Epstein, Leon Undersood, June 1957, cat. no.8;
Wakefield, Wakefield City Art Gallery, Personal Choice 2 Exhibition, May – June 1961, cat. no.110.
New York, Chalette, Eleven British Sculptors, October - November 1956 (details untraced);
Leeds, Leeds City Art Gallery, Contemporary Painting and Sculpture, 1956 (details untraced);
London, Zwemmer Gallery, Henry Moore, Marino Marini, Barbara Hepworth, F.E. McWilliam, Epstein, Leon Undersood, June 1957, cat. no.8;
Wakefield, Wakefield City Art Gallery, Personal Choice 2 Exhibition, May – June 1961, cat. no.110.
Literature
Denise Ferran and Valerie Holman, The Sculpture of F.E. McWilliam, Lund Humphries in association with the Henry Moore Foundation, Farnham, 2012, cat. no.109, p.115, illustrated (another cast).
Condition
Structurally sound.
There are two small surface abrasions to the back of the figure's knees. There are very minor traces of very light surface dirt visible to the crevices, but this excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition.
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"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."