Lot 175
- 175
Reg Butler
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Reg Butler
- Japanese Girl
- stamped with Artist's monogram, numbered 6/9 and stamped with foundry mark
- bronze
- height: 37.5cm.; 14¾in.
- Conceived in 1966, the present work is number 6 from the edition of 9.
Provenance
Acquired from the estate of a prominent St Louis Collector by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Tate, Reg Butler, 16th November 1983 - 15th January 1984, cat. no.66 (another cast);
London, Gimpel Fils, Reg Butler Musée Imaginaire: Bronze Middle and Later Period, 10th September - 11th October 1986, cat. no.38 (another cast).
London, Gimpel Fils, Reg Butler Musée Imaginaire: Bronze Middle and Later Period, 10th September - 11th October 1986, cat. no.38 (another cast).
Literature
Margaret Garlake, The Sculpture of Reg Butler, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, Aldershot, 2006, cat. no.242, illustrated p.166 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some very minor rubbing to some of the protruding edges of the work, and one or two light scratches to the figure's lower left leg. There are one or two very minor traces of casting residue and oxidisation, and there is some light surface dirt across the work. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
The work is attached to a polished stone base with one central bolt.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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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."