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Michael Ayrton
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Michael Ayrton
- Actor
- painted bronze
- height: 16cm.; 6¼in.
- Conceived in 1954, the present work is from the edition of 9.
Provenance
Sale, Christie's London, 25th November 1993, lot 31 (as Roman Actor), where acquired by David Bowie
Exhibited
Bruton, Bruton Gallery, Michael Ayrton, Work of the 1950s: Sculpture, Paintings and Drawings, 18th May - 15th June 1974, cat. no.4 (another cast);
Bruton, Bruton Gallery, Michael Ayrton: Recurring Themes and Images, 28th March - 2nd May 1981, cat. no.2 (another cast), with tour to National Museum of Wales, Cardiff and Pelter Sands Gallery, Bristol.
Bruton, Bruton Gallery, Michael Ayrton: Recurring Themes and Images, 28th March - 2nd May 1981, cat. no.2 (another cast), with tour to National Museum of Wales, Cardiff and Pelter Sands Gallery, Bristol.
Condition
The sculpture is sound. There is a small casting imperfection beneath the peak of the mask, with a few tiny imperfections elsewhere only visible upon very close inspection. There is one small spot of oxidisation to the lower lip of the figure and another to the top side of the mask on the sculpture's reverse, with one or two further tiny specks throughout. There are a few small scratches to the painted surface along the front edge of the integral plinth. There are areas of light surface dirt in the crevices of the bronze, and areas of casting residue. Subject to the above the work is in very good overall condition.The work is attached to a black polished stone plinth in one place.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."