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MICHAEL AYRTON | Figures on a Jetty
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Michael Ayrton
- Figures on a Jetty
- bronze
- 43 by 90cm.; 17 by 35½in.
- Conceived in 1954-5, the present work is from the edition of 6.
Provenance
Keith Chapman Modern Sculpture, London, where acquired by the present owner circa 2004
Exhibited
Somerset, Bruton Gallery, Michael Ayrton, Work of the 1950s, 18th May - 15th June 1974, cat. no.5, illustrated on the front cover (another cast).
Literature
C.P. Snow, Michael Ayrton, Drawings and Sculpture, Cory, Adams & Mackay, London, 1962, illustrated figs.10 & 13 (another cast);
Peter Cannon-Brookes, Michael Ayrton, An Illustrated Commentary, The Publications Unit, Birmingham, 1978, cat. no.107, illustrated p.61 (another cast).
Peter Cannon-Brookes, Michael Ayrton, An Illustrated Commentary, The Publications Unit, Birmingham, 1978, cat. no.107, illustrated p.61 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears to be sound. There are a number of minor casting imperfections to the work, including to the head of the figure at the bedhead. There is some casting residue to the underside of the work. There is some surface dirt, some rubbing and some light oxidisation in places. The work is divided in to two pieces. 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."