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FREDERICK EDWARD MCWILLIAM, A.R.A. | Birdwatcher III
估價
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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描述
- Frederick Edward McWilliam, R.A.
- Birdwatcher III
- signed with initials and numbered 2/5
- bronze
- height: 28.5cm.; 11¼in.
- Conceived in 1964, the present work is number 2 from the edition of 5.
We are grateful to Dr Riann Coulter of the F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio, Banbridge, Co. Down and to Dr Denise Ferran for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.
來源
Leicester Galleries, London
Sale, Sotheby's London, 1st July 1991, lot 109, where acquired by the present owners
Sale, Sotheby's London, 1st July 1991, lot 109, where acquired by the present owners
展覽
London, Waddington Galleries, 1964, details untraced (another cast).
出版
Denise Ferran and Valerie Holman, The Sculpture of F.E. McWilliam, Lund Humphries in association with the Henry Moore Foundation, Farnham, 2012, cat. no.275, illustrated p.140 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. The surface of the bronze is pitted and uneven in places, in keeping with the Artist's materials and working methods. There is some light rubbing to the bronze in raised areas, including to the top of the head, the spine and the shoulders. There are a couple of light scratches to the back of the sculpture. There are one of two flecks of oxidisation in places, only visible upon close inspection. There is some casting residue, surface matter and dirt to the sculpture, particularly to creviced areas. Subject to the above, the work appears in excellent 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.
"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."