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Frederick Edward McWilliam, R.A.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Frederick Edward McWilliam, R.A.
- Kneeling Girl II
- signed with initials and numbered 2/5
- bronze
- height: 32cm.; 12½in.
- Conceived in 1971, the present work is number 2 from the edition of 5.
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's London, 22nd June 1994, lot 178 (as Nude on One Knee, 1969), where acquired by David Bowie
Exhibited
London, Waddington Galleries, F.E. McWilliam: Sculpture, January 1971 (another cast);
Banbridge, Co. Down, The F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio, F.E. McWilliam at Banbridge, September - February 2009, illustrated p.95 (another cast);
Drogheda, Co. Louth, The Highlands Gallery, F.E. McWilliam at Banbridge, February - April 2009 (another cast).
Banbridge, Co. Down, The F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio, F.E. McWilliam at Banbridge, September - February 2009, illustrated p.95 (another cast);
Drogheda, Co. Louth, The Highlands Gallery, F.E. McWilliam at Banbridge, February - April 2009 (another cast).
Literature
Denise Ferran and Valerie Holman, The Sculpture of F.E. McWilliam, Lund Humphries in association with the Henry Moore Foundation, Farnham, 2012, cat. no.361, illustrated p.152 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture is sound. There are areas of rubbing to the underside of the feet, and small areas of light rubbing to the protruding elements and the lower part of the left leg. There are two small areas of oxidisation to the top of the figure's head. There is a small casting imperfection to the toes of the left foot. There are some very fine scratches and light pitting to the highly polished areas of bronze. There are areas of discolouration in places, noticeably along the figure's left thigh, possibly polishing residue, and the piece might benefit from a light professional clean. Subject to the above the work is in very good overall condition.
The sculpture is freestanding.
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."