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Frederick Edward McWilliam, R.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Frederick Edward McWilliam, R.A.
- Leg Figure D
- signed with initials and numbered 2/5
- bronze
- height: 29cm.; 11½in.
- Conceived in 1977, the present work is number 2 from the edition of 5.
Provenance
New Art Centre, London, where acquired by a Private Collection, Chicago, 9th October 1987, and thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Dublin, Taylor Galleries, 1978-9, details untraced (another cast);
Belfast, Ulster Museum, F.E. McWilliam, 2nd April - 10th May 1981, with Arts Council of Ireland tour to Douglas Hyde Gallery, Dublin and Crawford Municipal Gallery, Cork, cat. no.15, illustrated p.86 (another cast);
London, Tate, F. E. McWilliam: Sculpture 1932-1989, 10th May - 9th July 1989, cat. no.57, illustrated p.62 (another cast).
Belfast, Ulster Museum, F.E. McWilliam, 2nd April - 10th May 1981, with Arts Council of Ireland tour to Douglas Hyde Gallery, Dublin and Crawford Municipal Gallery, Cork, cat. no.15, illustrated p.86 (another cast);
London, Tate, F. E. McWilliam: Sculpture 1932-1989, 10th May - 9th July 1989, cat. no.57, illustrated p.62 (another cast).
Literature
Judy Marle and T.P. Flanagan, F.E. McWilliam, Arts Council of Northern Ireland and An Chomhairle Ealaion (the Arts Council of the Republic of Ireland), Dublin, 1981, illustrated p.86 (another cast);
Denis Ferran & Valeries Holman, The Sculpture of F.E. McWilliam, Lund Humphries, Farnham, 2012, cat. no.449.
Denis Ferran & Valeries Holman, The Sculpture of F.E. McWilliam, Lund Humphries, Farnham, 2012, cat. no.449.
Condition
The sculpture is sound. The surface is very slightly pitted in places. There is a light layer of surface dirt to the work, and there are two tiny stains to the figure's left foot. Subject to the above the work appears to be in excellent overall condition.
The work is attached to a rectangular black stone base.
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"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."