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DENIS MITCHELL | Boswens
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Denis Mitchell
- Boswens
- signed with initials, titled, numbered 3 and dated 1963. on the underside of the base
- polished bronze with slate base
- height (including base): 52cm.; 20½in.
- Conceived in 1963, the present work is number 3 from the edition of 5 + 0.
Provenance
Marjorie Parr, London, where acquired by the late owner
Exhibited
New York, Bianchini Gallery, 1963 (details untraced, another cast);
London, Marjorie Parr, Denis Mitchell, 6th February - 1st March 1969, cat. no.7, illustrated (this cast);
Bristol, Arnolfini Gallery, Denis Mitchell, 25th March - 26th April 1967, cat. no.9 (another cast);
Leeds, Queen Square Gallery, Small Sculpture, 13th September - 7th October 1967, cat. no.17 (another cast);
Bath, Festival Gallery, Denis Mitchell Sculptures, April 1978, cat. no.15 (this cast);
Dublin, Bridge Gallery, Denis Mitchell and Friends, January 1997, un-numbered exhibition (another cast).
London, Marjorie Parr, Denis Mitchell, 6th February - 1st March 1969, cat. no.7, illustrated (this cast);
Bristol, Arnolfini Gallery, Denis Mitchell, 25th March - 26th April 1967, cat. no.9 (another cast);
Leeds, Queen Square Gallery, Small Sculpture, 13th September - 7th October 1967, cat. no.17 (another cast);
Bath, Festival Gallery, Denis Mitchell Sculptures, April 1978, cat. no.15 (this cast);
Dublin, Bridge Gallery, Denis Mitchell and Friends, January 1997, un-numbered exhibition (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There are one or two instances of pitting to the surface and one or two very minor instances of flecks of oxidisation. There are handling marks and rubbing to the work and it would benefit from a polish. There is light surface dust. This excepting, the work appears in very good overall condition. The work is attached to the Artist's slate 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.