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DENIS MITCHELL | Derwent
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Denis Mitchell
- Derwent
- signed with initials, titled and dated 1974 on the underside of the base
- Honister Slate
- height (including base): 108cm.; 42½in.
- Conceived and carved in 1974, the present work is unique.
Provenance
Marjorie Parr Gallery, London, where acquired by the late owner, 13th November 1975
Exhibited
Plymouth, City Art Gallery, Alexander Mackenzie, Denis Mitchell, John Wells, 1st February - 2nd March 1975, cat. no.35, illustrated;
London, Marjorie Parr, Denis Mitchell, 2nd - 24th May 1975, cat. no.28;
Bath, Festival Gallery, Denis Mitchell Sculptures, April 1978, cat. no.45;
Swansea, Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Festival Exhibition of Sculpture by Denis Mitchell, 6th October - 3rd November 1979.
London, Marjorie Parr, Denis Mitchell, 2nd - 24th May 1975, cat. no.28;
Bath, Festival Gallery, Denis Mitchell Sculptures, April 1978, cat. no.45;
Swansea, Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Festival Exhibition of Sculpture by Denis Mitchell, 6th October - 3rd November 1979.
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There are a couple of scuffs, including to the upper left corner. There is some surface dirt and detritus throughout. This excepting the work appears to be in excellent overall condition. The work is affixed to the Artist's stone base, which has a couple of tiny nicks to the surface. 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.