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LEON UNDERWOOD | The Gleaner (Ruth and Boaz)
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Leon Underwood
- The Gleaner (Ruth and Boaz)
- signed, dated '61 and numbered II/VII.
- bronze
- length (including Artist's base): 52cm.; 20½in.
- Conceived in 1961, the present work is number 2 from the edition of 7.
Provenance
The Family of the Artist
Exhibited
New York, Acquavella Galleries, Sculpture by Leon Underwood, 16th October - 17th November 1962, cat. no.26 (another cast);
London, Kaplan Gallery, Sculpture by Leon Underwood, 24th April - 18th May 1963, cat. no.14 (another cast);
Colchester, The Minories, Leon Underwood: A Retrospective Exhibition, 9th August - 10th September 1969, cat. no.68 (another cast);
London, Archer Gallery, Leon Underwood, Michael Aram and Georges Brunon, 30th October - 29th November 1969, cat. no.30 (another cast);
Brighton, Kemp Town Gallery, Mexican Images 1928-1938: An Exhibition of Paintings and Colour Prints, 6th November - 11th December 1971, ex.cat. (another cast).
London, Kaplan Gallery, Sculpture by Leon Underwood, 24th April - 18th May 1963, cat. no.14 (another cast);
Colchester, The Minories, Leon Underwood: A Retrospective Exhibition, 9th August - 10th September 1969, cat. no.68 (another cast);
London, Archer Gallery, Leon Underwood, Michael Aram and Georges Brunon, 30th October - 29th November 1969, cat. no.30 (another cast);
Brighton, Kemp Town Gallery, Mexican Images 1928-1938: An Exhibition of Paintings and Colour Prints, 6th November - 11th December 1971, ex.cat. (another cast).
Literature
Christopher Neve, Leon Underwood, Thames and Hudson, London, 1974, illustrated p.212 (another cast);
Ben Whitworth, The Sculpture of Leon Underwood, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, Aldershot, 2000, cat. no.205, p.141.
Ben Whitworth, The Sculpture of Leon Underwood, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, Aldershot, 2000, cat. no.205, p.141.
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. The surface of the bronze is uneven and pitted in places, in keeping with the Artist's working methods. There is light rubbing to protrouding areas of the sculpture, particularly the back and and head of the woman. There are a few minor flecks of oxidisation to the bronze base of the sculpture and to the woman's outstretched arm, with probable more minor instances elsewhere. There is dirt and casting residue to creviced areas. This excepting, the work appears in very good overall condition. The work is affixed to the Artist's wooden base. The base has a few cracks in line with the base of the wood and a few spots of staining. 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."