Lot 117
  • 117

William Turnbull

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • William Turnbull
  • Small Venus
  • signed with Artist's monogram, dated 79 and numbered 3/9
  • bronze
  • height: 22.5cm.; 8¾in.
  • Conceived in 1979, the present work is number 3 from the edition of 9.

Provenance

Waddington Galleries, London
Sale, Christie's London, 30th May 1997, lot 93, where acquired by David Bowie

Exhibited

London, Waddington Galleries, William Turnbull, 1981, cat. no.14 (another cast).

Literature

Amanda A. Davidson, The Sculpture of William Turnbull, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, Aldershot, 2005, cat. no.188, illustrated p.148 (another cast).

Condition

The sculpture appears sound. There is some rubbing to some of the protruding edges of the bronze in places. There is some light surface dirt in the crevices of the work. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in excellent overall condition, with a rich patina. The sculpture is attached to a painted wooden base with one central bolt. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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