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LYNN CHADWICK, R.A. | Sitting Watchers I
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Lynn Chadwick
- Sitting Watchers I
- stamped with signature, numbered 3/8 and 703 and dated 75
- bronze
- height: 21.5cm.; 8½in.
- Conceived in 1975 and cast by Lypiatt Foundry in 1993, the present work is number 3 from the edition of 8.
Provenance
Court Gallery, Copenhagen
Sale, Christie's New York, 12th November 1991, lot 94, where acquired by the present owners
Sale, Christie's New York, 12th November 1991, lot 94, where acquired by the present owners
Exhibited
Copenhagen, Court Gallery, December 1975 - January 1976, cat. no.30, (as Three Watchers).
Literature
Dennis Farr and Eva Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick Sculptor, With a Complete Illustrated Catalogue 1947-2003, Lund Humphries, Farnham, 2014, cat. no.703, illustrated p.314 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some pitting to the surface. The proper right leg of the central figure has an historic, restored crack. There are flecks of oxidisation between the figures and in one or two of the pits. There is some casting residue to the pits. There is some slight rubbing to the very back of the head of the central figure, and to one or two of the extremities. There is some light surface dirt. This excepting the work appears to be in good overall condition. The works sits on the Artist's integral bronze base. 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."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to The Estate of Lynn Chadwick for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present lot.