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Frederick Edward McWilliam, R.A.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Frederick Edward McWilliam, R.A.
- Hand of Princess Macha of the Golden Hair of the House of Ulster
- signed with initials and numbered 1 - 3
- bronze
- height: 33.5cm.; 13¼in.
- length: 41cm.; 16in.
- Executed in 1957, the present work is number 1 of an edition of 3.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by Eugene and Penelope Rosenberg
Exhibited
London, Hanover Gallery, F.E. McWilliam: Sculpture, February - March 1956, cat. no.32 (another cast).
Condition
Structurally sound.
There are very minor traces of very light surface dirt and casting residue visible to the crevices, with some minor possible, light traces of early oxidisation visible to a spot on the bird's breast, 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."