Lot 83
  • 83

LEON UNDERWOOD | Herald

Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Leon Underwood
  • Herald
  • signed and dated 60
  • bronze
  • height (including base): 24.5cm.; 9¾in.
  • Conceived in 1960, the present work is unique.

Provenance

The Family of the Artist

Literature

Ben Whitworth, The Sculpture of Leon Underwood, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, Aldershot, 2000, cat. no.185, p.139.

Condition

The sculpture appears sound. The surface of the bronze is uneven in places, in keeping with the Artist's working methods. There is some light rubbing to the edges and to the base of the sculpture. There is some very minor oxidisation to the underside of the figure's torso. There is light surface dirt and remnants of casting residue to creviced areas. This excepting, the work appears in excellent 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.
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