Lot 118
  • 118

Frederick Edward McWilliam, R.A.

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Frederick Edward McWilliam, R.A.
  • Head of Mrs Rosenberg
  • signed with initials and dated 1966
  • bronze
  • height: 34cm.; 13½in.
  • Conceived in 1966, the present work is unique.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the Artist by Eugene and Penelope Rosenberg

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.21P, illustrated p.178.

Condition

Structurally sound. There are minor traces of light surface dirt and matter to the crevices, with some very tiny traces of light casting residue apparent upon very close inspection to the underside of the bust. 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.
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