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Michael Ayrton
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Michael Ayrton
- Figures on a Jetty
- bronze
- length (including base): 90cm.; 35½in.
- Conceived in 1954-5, and cast in an edition of 6.
Provenance
Acquired by the late owner by the 1980s
Literature
C.P. Snow, Michael Ayrton, Drawings and Sculpture, Cory, Adams & Mackay, London, 1962, illustrated figs.10 & 13 (another cast);
Peter Cannon-Brookes, Michael Ayrton, An Illustrated Commentary, 1978, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham, cat. no.107, illustrated p.61 (another cast).
Peter Cannon-Brookes, Michael Ayrton, An Illustrated Commentary, 1978, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham, cat. no.107, illustrated p.61 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some slight rubbing to some of the protruding edges of the sculpture as well as on the upper surface of the jetty, where in places the bronze surface is visible beneath the patina. There are one or two minor casting imperfections apparent on the upper and lower surfaces of the jetty, at the centre of both the edges. There is some surface dirt and traces of casting residue in places, and there are one or two minor traces of oxidisation. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
The work is affixed to a stone base with four bolts, one at each of the corners of the work.
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."
Catalogue Note
EXHIBITED
Somerset, Bruton Gallery, Michael Ayrton, Work of the 1950s, 18th May - 15th June 1974, cat. no.5, illustrated (another cast).