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Denis Mitchell
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Denis Mitchell
- Polzeath
- signed with initials, dated 1974 and titled on the underside of the base
- bronze
- height (including base): 32cm.; 12.5in.
- Conceived in 1974, the present work is from an edition of 7.
Provenance
Acquired by the late owner by the 1980s
Exhibited
Swansea, Glynn Vivian Art Gallery and Museum, Festival Exhibition of Sculpture by Denis Mitchell, 6th October - 3rd November 1979, cat. no.31, illustrated (another cast).
Literature
Peter Davies, After Trewyn: St Ives Sculptors since Hepworth, Old Bakehouse Publications, Gwent, 2001, illustrated pp.15, 20 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some very slight rubbing to the edges of the work in places. There are some minor isolated casting imperfections visible to the polished areas. There are one or two light scuffs and scratches to the polished bronze in places. There is some light surface dirt across the work, with some small spots of staining to some of the polished areas, which may benefit from a light clean.
The work is attached to a slate base with one central bolt.
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."