Lot 83
  • 83

Geoffrey Clarke R.A.

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Geoffrey Clarke R.A.
  • Form
  • signed with monogram, dated 80 and numbered 11
  • aluminium
  • length: 30.5cm.; 12in.
  • Conceived in 1980, the present work is unique.

Provenance

The Estate of the Artist, from whom acquired by the previous owner
Private Collection, U.K. 

Exhibited

Chappel, Chappel Galleries, Geoffrey Clarke, 29th October - 26th November 1994, un-numbered exhibition;
London, Fine Art Society, 2000, Geoffrey Clarke. Sculpture Constructions and Works on Paper 1949-2000, 9th October - 2nd November 2000, (ex.cat.);
Settle, Linton Court, Geoffrey Clarke; North by South East, 19th July - 30th August 2011, cat. no.41.

Condition

Structurally sound. There are some tiny traces of very light surface dirt apparent, and some very light scuffing, which may well be in keeping with the nature of the Artist's materials and techniques, but this excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition. Freestanding. Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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Catalogue Note

We are grateful to Dr Judith LeGrove for her kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.