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Frederick Edward McWilliam, R.A.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Frederick Edward McWilliam, R.A.
- Umbilicus Study
- signed with initials, numbered 2/5 and stamped with foundry mark
- bronze
- height: 24cm.; 9½in.
- Conceived in 1977, the present work is number 2 from the edition of 5.
Exhibited
Dublin, Taylor Galleries, F.E. McWilliam, 1978 (another cast) (details untraced);
Londonderry, Gordon Gallery, F.E. McWilliam, June 1984 (another cast);
Banbridge, The F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio, F.E. McWilliam at Banbridge, September 2008 - February 2009, illustrated p.110 (another cast).
Londonderry, Gordon Gallery, F.E. McWilliam, June 1984 (another cast);
Banbridge, The F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio, F.E. McWilliam at Banbridge, September 2008 - February 2009, illustrated p.110 (another cast).
Literature
Roland Penrose et.al., McWilliam at Banbridge, F.E. McWilliam Gallery, Banbridge, 2008, p.110, illustrated (another cast);
Denise Ferran & Valerie Holman, The Sculpture of F.E. McWilliam, Lund Humphries in associtation with the Henry Moore Foundation, Farnham, 2012, cat. no.450, p.165, illustrated (another cast).
Denise Ferran & Valerie Holman, The Sculpture of F.E. McWilliam, Lund Humphries in associtation with the Henry Moore Foundation, Farnham, 2012, cat. no.450, p.165, illustrated (another cast).
Condition
Structurally sound.
There are some very tiny traces of very light surface dirt, with some minor handling marks apparent to the more polished areas of the surface, but this excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition.
Please contact 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."