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KENNETH ARMITAGE, R.A. | How Many Miles to Babylon?
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Kenneth Armitage
- How Many Miles to Babylon?
- signed with initials, numbered 5/6 and stamped with foundry stamp
- bronze
- height: 56cm.; 22in.
- Executed and cast in 1974, the present work is number 5 from the edition of 6.
Provenance
The Artist, from whom acquired by Kasahara Gallery, Osaka, 1974
Private Collection, Japan
Private Collection, Japan
Exhibited
Tokyo, Gallery Kasahara, Kenneth Armitage, 14th October - 9th November 1974;
London, Jonathan Clark Fine Art, Kenneth Armitage, Scuptures, Maquettes, Drawings, 15th April - 9th May 2005, cat. no.40, illustrated.
London, Jonathan Clark Fine Art, Kenneth Armitage, Scuptures, Maquettes, Drawings, 15th April - 9th May 2005, cat. no.40, illustrated.
Literature
Kenneth Armitage, Kenneth Armitage: Life and Work, Henry Moore Foundation and Lund Humphries, London, 1997, cat. no.KA208, illustrated p.116 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is very light pitting to the surface of the work in places and one or two possible casting imperfections. There are some possible very faint scratches to the lap of the figure. There is some light rubbing to the work, particularly visible to the nose, ears and fingertips. There is a very slight unevenness to the patina of the lap underneath the figure's right proper arm.There is light surface dirt to the work. This excepting, the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work is free-standing. 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."