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Michael Ayrton
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Michael Ayrton
- Emerging Figure I, II & III
- each numbered 2/6
- bronze and copper wire
- height (each, excluding base): 91.5cm., 36in.
- Conceived in 1966, the present work is number 2 from the edition of 6.
Provenance
Sale, Christie's London, 9th June 2006, lot 214
Wolseley Fine Arts, Hereford, where acquired by the present owner, June 2007
Wolseley Fine Arts, Hereford, where acquired by the present owner, June 2007
Literature
C.P. Snow, Michael Ayrton Drawings and Sculpture, London, 1962, illustrated pl.206 (other casts).
Condition
The sculptures are sound. There are some traces of casting residue in a few places and there is some light surface dirt in places. There is white matter in places between the wire, and on one of the figures the wire is very slightly misshapen. There is some minor and light rubbing to the extreme upper corners of the works. Subject to the above the works are in excellent overall condition.
The bronzes are presented on varnished wood plinths.
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."