Lot 118
  • 118

LYNN CHADWICK, R.A. | Maquette for Watchers Version II

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • Lynn Chadwick
  • Maquette for Watchers Version II
  • each signed with initials, numbered 423 and 0/4 on the underside
  • bronze
  • height (tallest): 33cm.; 13in.
  • Conceived in 1964 and cast by 1973, the present work is number 0 from the edition of 4.

Provenance

Dorsky Gallery, New York, where acquired by the family of the present owners, 15th March 1976

Literature

Nico Koster and Paul Levine, Lynn Chadwick and His World, SMD Informatief, Spruyt, Van Mantgem & De Does, Leiden, 1988, p.84;
Dennis Farr and Eva Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick Sculptor, With a Complete Illustrated Catalogue 1947-2003, Lund Humphries, Farnham, 2014, cat. no.423, illustrated p.217 (another cast).

Condition

The sculptures appear sound. There is some minor pitting in places to all three works, largely on the underside and legs of each figure. There is some casting residue visible in some of the crevices. There is also some oxidisation in places. There is some minor surface dirt. This excepting all three works appear to be in excellent overall condition. The works are freestanding. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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Catalogue Note

We are grateful to The Estate of Lynn Chadwick for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.