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Clive Barker
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Clive Barker
- Study of Francis Bacon, No. 12
- polished bronze
- height: 23.5cm.; 9¼in.
- Executed in 1978.
Exhibited
London, Felicity Samuel Gallery, Clive Barker: 12 Studies of Francis Bacon. Francis Bacon: 3 Studies of Clive Barker, 16th October - 1st December 1978, un-numbered catalogue;
Padua, Museo Civico agli Eremitani, 13a Biennale Internazionale del Bronzetto Piccola Scultura, November 1981 - January 1982, un-numbered catalogue (as Portrait of Francis Bacon, No V).
Padua, Museo Civico agli Eremitani, 13a Biennale Internazionale del Bronzetto Piccola Scultura, November 1981 - January 1982, un-numbered catalogue (as Portrait of Francis Bacon, No V).
Literature
An Jo Ferman and Marco Livingstone, Clive Barker: Sculpture Catalogue Raisonné 1958-2000, Skira, Milan, 2002, cat. no.181, illustrated p.121.
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some light rubbing to the protruding edges of the sculpture. There are some very light scattered traces of casting residue and light oxidisation. There is some light surface dirt across the work, most prominently in the pitted areas. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
The sculpture is affixed at three points to a brushed bronze base.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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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."