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William Turnbull
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- William Turnbull
- Hook Torso
- signed with Artist's monogram, dated 80 and numbered 4/9
- bronze
- height: 25cm.; 9¾in.
- Executed in 1980, the present work is number 4 from the edition of 9.
Provenance
Waddington Galleries, London
Terry Dintenfass, Inc., New York
Private Collection
Sale, Sotheby's London, 16th November 2011, lot 145
Private Collection
Terry Dintenfass, Inc., New York
Private Collection
Sale, Sotheby's London, 16th November 2011, lot 145
Private Collection
Exhibited
London, Waddington Galleries, William Turnbull, March 1981, cat. no.9 (another cast).
Literature
Amanda A. Davidson, The Sculpture of William Turnbull, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, Aldershot, 2005, p.151, cat. no.198, illustrated (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There are some very tiny pit marks in one or two places, with some corresponding uneveness to the patina in places, only visible upon extremely close inspection. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in excellent overall condition.
The sculpture is affixed to a dark 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.
"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."