Denis Mitchell

The Estate of the Artist

London, Marjorie Parr Galleries, Exhibition of Sculpture, 6th February – 1st  March 1969, cat. no.28;
Swansea, Glynn Vivian Art Gallery and Museum, Festival Exhibition of Sculpture by Denis Mitchell, 6th October - 3rd November 1979, cat. no.48, illustrated;
London, Gillian Jason Gallery, Denis Mitchell: A Retrospective, Sculptures 1951 - 1990, 11th July - 10th August 1990, cat. no.7;
St. Ives, Penwith Galleries, Denis Mitchell: Sculptor, 30th June – 1st August 1992, cat. no.71;
Cambridge, Kettle's Yard (details untraced);
London, Flowers East Gallery (details untraced).

There are splits in the wood throughout this sculpture, and some very small losses in the dark brown areas. These appear to be stable. There is some surface dirt, particularly in the pitted areas of the sculpture. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good condition. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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