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Denis Mitchell
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Denis Mitchell
- Bodrean
- signed, titled and dated 1985 on the underside of the base
- lignam vitae
- height (including base): 67.5cm.; 26½in.
- Executed in 1985, the present work is unique.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist
Exhibited
Penzance, Newlyn Art Gallery, Denis Mitchell, Sculpture and Drawings, 1st - 27th November 1985, cat. no.11, illustrated;
St Ives, Penwith Art Galleries, Denis Mitchell, Drawings, Paintings, Sculpture 1932-1992, 30th June - 1st August 1992, cat. no.93, illustrated;
London, Crane Kalman Gallery, Denis Mitchell, 9th October - 1st November 1986, cat. no.26;
Dublin, Bridge Gallery, Denis Mitchell, 1997, un-numbered exhibition;
London, Flowers Gallery, Denis Mitchell, 4th - 29th July 2007, un-numbered exhibition.
St Ives, Penwith Art Galleries, Denis Mitchell, Drawings, Paintings, Sculpture 1932-1992, 30th June - 1st August 1992, cat. no.93, illustrated;
London, Crane Kalman Gallery, Denis Mitchell, 9th October - 1st November 1986, cat. no.26;
Dublin, Bridge Gallery, Denis Mitchell, 1997, un-numbered exhibition;
London, Flowers Gallery, Denis Mitchell, 4th - 29th July 2007, un-numbered exhibition.
Condition
There are some cracks to the wood, in line with the grain and the nature of the materials.
There is a small, tiny indentation to the extreme inner edge of the upper face, visible upon close inspection. There are three small spots of possible in-filling to the bottom face of the piece, with a small corresponding crack between two of them. This is only visible upon close inspection.
Housed on a 5cm. high wooden plinth.
Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
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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."