Lot 164
  • 164

LYNN CHADWICK, R.A. | Sitting Couple

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Lynn Chadwick
  • Sitting Couple
  • signed and dated 1980; stamped with maker's mark Hans Hansen, Denmark, maker's monogram, numbered 7/24 and stamped 925S on the underside
  • silver
  • height: 5cm.; 2in.
  • Conceived in 1980 and cast circa 1980 by Hans Hansen Silversmith, Denmark, the present work is number 7 from the edition of 24, of which later numbers were cast at a later date.

Provenance

Reflex Gallery, Amsterdam, where acquired by the present owner, circa 1999

Literature

Dennis Farr and Eva Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick, Sculptor, With a Complete Illustrated Catalogue 1947-2005, Lund Humphries, Farnham, 2014, cat. no.C150, illustrated p.424.

Condition

The sculpture appears to be sound. There are some very minor pits and casting imperfections across the surface, however these are overwhelmingly in keeping with the Artist's intentions. There is some surface dirt in the crevices and there is the remnants of an old adhesive on the underside of the work. This has left some staining. There are some instances of casting residue or surface matter. There is some slight rubbing at the extremities. Subject to the above the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work is freestanding. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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Catalogue Note

We are grateful to the Estate of Lynn Chadwick for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.