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MICHAEL AYRTON | Falcon Watcher
估價
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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描述
- Michael Ayrton
- Falcon Watcher
- signed and numbered AC on the base
- bronze
- height (including Artist's bronze base): 216cm.; 85in.
- Conceived in 1954, the present work is the Artist's Cast from the edition of 3 and was cast in 1972 by Meridian Bronze Co., London.
來源
Sale, Christie's London, 14th November 1986, lot 168, where acquired by the late owner
展覽
Bruton, Bruton Gallery, Michael Ayrton, 1981, cat. no.33, illustrated (another cast).
出版
Peter Cannon-Brookes, Michael Ayrton, Birmingham City Museums and Art Gallery, Birmingham, 1978, cat. no.102, illustrated p.59 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There are minor casting imperfections, including in two places on the figure's back and in the armpit. There are flecks of oxidisation in places. There is some unevenness to the patina, most pronounced between the arms and the torso. There is dirt and matter to creviced areas and rubbing to the neck, upper chest and head in places. There are a small number of instances of rust in places. There has been some restoration to the base. This excepting the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work is attached to the Artist's integral bronze 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."