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Kenneth Armitage
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Kenneth Armitage
- Girl Without a Face
- signed with initials
- bronze
- height: 37cm.; 14½in.
- Conceived in 1958-9, the present work is from an edition of 6.
Maquette
Provenance
The Artist, from whom acquired by the present owner
Literature
Kenneth Armitage, (exh. cat.), London, Whitechapel Art Gallery, 1959, p.12, illustrated (another cast);
Norbert Lynton, Kenneth Armitage, Methuen, London, 1962, p.36, illustrated (another cast);
Tamsyn Woollcombe (ed.), Kenneth Armitage Life and Work, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1997, cat. no.KA84, p.144.
Norbert Lynton, Kenneth Armitage, Methuen, London, 1962, p.36, illustrated (another cast);
Tamsyn Woollcombe (ed.), Kenneth Armitage Life and Work, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1997, cat. no.KA84, p.144.
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some minor rubbing to the protruding edges of the bronze in places. There are some areas of rubbing to the patina in places, most apparent to the vertical elements on either side of the figure's face, the rim of the hat, and to the torso and back. There are one or two minor casting imperfections apparent to the figure's back. There is some light surface dirt and some traces of casting residue, and one or two traces of minor oxidisation. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
The sculpture is freestanding. There are two screwholes at the centre of the front and back edges for the work to be attached to a base. There are four foam cushioning strips adhered around the edges of the base, and the remnant of an adhesive label in the centre of the underside of the base.
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."