Lot 12
  • 12

Clive Barker

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Clive Barker
  • Girl and her Pussy
  • signed, titled, dated 1995-96 and numbered 1/4
  • polished bronze
  • height: 22.5cm; 9in.
  • Conceived in 1995-96, the present work is number 1 from the edition of 4, plus 1 Artist's Cast.

Provenance

Private Collection, London

Literature

An Jo Fermon, Clive Barker Sculpture Catalogue Raisonné 1958-2000, Skira, Milan, 2002, cat. no.262, illustrated p.142.

Condition

The sculpture is sound and freestanding. There are traces of adhesive residue to one nut on the underside of the work. There are very small and extremely minor pitted casting flaws to the surface scattered throughout. There is some oxidisation to the crevices of the work. There are a few very light scratches and minor handling marks. Subject to the above the work is in very good overall condition. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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