Lot 177
- 177
Dame Elisabeth Frink, R.A.
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dame Elisabeth Frink, R.A.
- Bird
- signed and numbered 4/7
- bronze
- height: 41.5cm.; 16¼in.
- Conceived in 1966, the present work is number 4 from an edition of 7.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by a Private Collector, Philadelphia
Acquired from a charity auction, circa 1980s, by a Private Collection, New Jersey
Gifted by the above to a Private Collection, Los Angeles
Acquired from a charity auction, circa 1980s, by a Private Collection, New Jersey
Gifted by the above to a Private Collection, Los Angeles
Literature
Bryan Robertson (intro.), Elisabeth Frink Sculpture, Harpvale Books, Salisbury, 1984, cat. no.148, p.168, illustrated (another cast);
Annette Ratuszniak, Elisabeth Frink, Catalogue Raisonné of Sculpture 1947-93, Lund Humphries in association with the Frink Estate and Beaux Arts, London, 2013, cat. no.FCR173, illustrated p.104 (another cast).
Annette Ratuszniak, Elisabeth Frink, Catalogue Raisonné of Sculpture 1947-93, Lund Humphries in association with the Frink Estate and Beaux Arts, London, 2013, cat. no.FCR173, illustrated p.104 (another cast).
Condition
Structurally sound.
There is very minor surface dirt and dust to the crevices, and a slight fleck of surface matter to the base. There is a very slight, minor graze to the extreme edge of one of the wings, only visible upon very close inspection. There is a tiny fleck of possible light oxidisation to the side of the base, with one or two very minor casting imperfections noticeable throughout, but only upon extremely close inspection. This excepting the work appears to be in excellent overall condition, with a crisp cast.
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"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."