Lot 116
  • 116

William Turnbull

Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • William Turnbull
  • Sungazer I
  • stamped with Artist's monogram and dated 59
  • bronze
  • height: 31.5cm.; 12¼in.
  • Conceived in 1959, the present work is from an edition of 2.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owner

Exhibited

London, Molton Gallery, William Turnbull: Sculpture, 19th April – 6th May 1960, cat. no.4.

Literature

Amanda A. Davidson, The Sculpture of William Turnbull, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, Aldershot, 2005, cat. no.95, illustrated p.109 (another cast).

Condition

The sculpture is structurally stable. The upper oval is attached to the base with a single bolt. There is some movement in this joint. There is some light surface dirt in the pitted areas of the work but overall the patina is rich and the work is in excellent condition. Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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