Lot 130
- 130
Dame Elisabeth Frink, R.A.
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Dame Elisabeth Frink, R.A.
- Small Male Figure
- signed and numbered 7/10
- bronze
- height: 29.5cm.; 11½in.
- Conceived in 1986, the present work is number 7 from the edition of 10.
Provenance
Bohun Gallery, Henley-on-Thames, where acquired by the husband of the present owner in 1987
Exhibited
Henley-on-Thames, Bohun Gallery, Elisabeth Frink, New Sculpture and Drawings, 7th November - 3rd December 1987, un-numbered exhibition, illustrated.
Literature
Edward Lucie-Smith, Elisabeth Frink, Sculpture Since 1984 and Drawings, Art Books International, London, 1994, cat. no.SC24, illustrated (another cast);
Annette Ratuszniak (ed.), Elisabeth Frink, Catalogue Raisonné of Sculpture 1947-93, Lund Humphries in association with the Frink Estate and Beaux Arts, Farnham, 2013, cat. no.FCR353, illustrated p.173 (another cast).
Annette Ratuszniak (ed.), Elisabeth Frink, Catalogue Raisonné of Sculpture 1947-93, Lund Humphries in association with the Frink Estate and Beaux Arts, Farnham, 2013, cat. no.FCR353, illustrated p.173 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some very slight rubbing to the bronze in places. There are a few traces of casting residue, and one or two very small spots of oxidisation. There is some light surface dirt in places. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
The sculpture is freestanding.
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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."