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William Turnbull
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- William Turnbull
- Metamorphosis 2
- signed with monogram, dated 80 and numbered 1/9
- bronze
- height (not including base): 39cm.; 15¼in.
- Conceived in 1980, the present work is number 1 from the edition of 9.
Provenance
Private Collection
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 4th July 2001, lot 276, where acquired by the present owner
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 4th July 2001, lot 276, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Waddington Galleries, William Turnbull, 1981, cat. no.2, illustrated (another cast).
Literature
Amanda A. Davidson, The Sculpture of William Turnbull, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, Aldershot, 2005, cat. no.201, pp.153, illustrated.
Condition
Structrually sound, the work is a little loose on the base.
There are a couple of very tiny casting pin holes apparent upon very close inspection, and a few very tiny traces of very light surface matter, but this excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition.
Housed on a 7.5cm. high wooden plinth.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any queries 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."
Catalogue Note
Another cast is held in the collection of Tate, London.