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DENIS MITCHELL | Borea
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Denis Mitchell
- Borea
- signed with initials, titled and dated 1971 on the underside
- lignum vitae with an oak base
- height (including Artist's base): 41cm.; 16in.
- Conceived and carved in 1971, the present work is unique.
Provenance
Oxford Gallery, Oxford
Sale, Sotheby's London, 18th March 2008, lot 154, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Sotheby's London, 18th March 2008, lot 154, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Marjorie Parr Gallery, Denis Mitchell, Recent Sculpture, 7th - 30th October 1971, cat. no.24.
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is a slight vertical crack to the upper centre of the front of the sculpture and a further vertical crack towards the lower right edge of the work that appears to have been historically filled, with a further more minor vertical crack to the upper right, with a few further very minor cracks and historic in-fillings elsewhere. There are a few tiny nicks along the back edge with a few tiny losses and one tiny loss to the surface just beneath this. To the back of the sculpture there are some uneven areas to the surface that appears to be inherent to the work. There is light surface dust. This excepting, the work appears in very good overall condition. The sculpture is affixed to the Artist's wooden 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 Artist’s Estate for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.