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Frank Dobson
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Frank Dobson
- Rhoda
- signed
- bronze
- height: 52cm.; 20½in.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist
Exhibited
London, Leicester Galleries, Frank Dobson, May - June 1930, cat. no.11;
Bristol, Museum and Art Gallery, Exhibition of Sculpture and Drawings by Frank Dobson, 28th March - 11th April 1940, cat. no.12;
London, Arts Council Gallery, Frank Dobson: Memorial Exhibition, 22nd June - 23rd July 1966, cat. no.42, illustrated;
London, Gillian Jason Gallery, Frank Dobson: Drawings, Watercolour Landscapes and Small Sculpture, 31st May - 29th June 1984, cat. no.40.
Bristol, Museum and Art Gallery, Exhibition of Sculpture and Drawings by Frank Dobson, 28th March - 11th April 1940, cat. no.12;
London, Arts Council Gallery, Frank Dobson: Memorial Exhibition, 22nd June - 23rd July 1966, cat. no.42, illustrated;
London, Gillian Jason Gallery, Frank Dobson: Drawings, Watercolour Landscapes and Small Sculpture, 31st May - 29th June 1984, cat. no.40.
Literature
Francis Watson, 'Frank Dobson: Four Drawings,' The Connoisseur, January 1963, pl.10;
Neville Jason & Lisa Thompson-Pharoah, The Sculpture of Frank Dobson, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1994, cat. no.96, illustrated p.138.
Neville Jason & Lisa Thompson-Pharoah, The Sculpture of Frank Dobson, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1994, cat. no.96, illustrated p.138.
Condition
Structurally sound.
There are one or two tiny spots of very minor, light surface matter to the back of the top of the head, only visible upon extremely close inspection, and extremely minor surface dust visible to the crevices. 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."