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Bernard Meadows
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bernard Meadows
- Large Fat Fallen Bird
- signed with monogram
- bronze
- length: 55cm.; 21¾in.
- Conceived in 1966, the present work is from the edition of 6 plus 1.
Provenance
Private Collection, UK, from whom acquired by the present owner
Literature
Alan Bowness, Bernard Meadows. Sculpture and Drawings, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, Aldershot, 1995, cat. no.BM98, p.144.
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some slight rubbing to some of the protruding edges of the work. There is a small casting flaw apparent to the centre of the base of the work. There are some traces of casting residue and oxidisation in places, most notably in a line running down the wing. There is some discolouration to the to of the bird's body and some light surface dirt in the pitted areas. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions 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."