Lot 181
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Dame Elisabeth Frink, R.A.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Dame Elisabeth Frink, R.A.
- Small Bird II
- signed and numbered 5/7
- bronze
- height: 35.5cm.; 14in.
- Conceived and cast in 1964, the present work is number 5 from the edition of 7.
Provenance
Bertha Schaefer, New York, from whom acquired by Ned L. Pines, and thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Edwin Mullens (ed.), The Art of Elisabeth Frink, Lund Humphries, London, 1972, cat. no.59, illustrated (another cast);
Jill Willder (ed.), Elisabeth Frink Sculpture Catalogue Raisonné, Harpvale, Salisbury, 1984, cat. no.109, illustrated p.161 (another cast);
Annette Ratuszniak (ed.), Elisabeth Frink: Catalogue Raisonné of Sculpture 1947-93, Lund Humphries, Farnham, 2013, cat. no.FCR133, illustrated p.91 (another cast).
Jill Willder (ed.), Elisabeth Frink Sculpture Catalogue Raisonné, Harpvale, Salisbury, 1984, cat. no.109, illustrated p.161 (another cast);
Annette Ratuszniak (ed.), Elisabeth Frink: Catalogue Raisonné of Sculpture 1947-93, Lund Humphries, Farnham, 2013, cat. no.FCR133, illustrated p.91 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There are one or two extremely minor spots of rubbing to the extreme edges of the work in places. There are some casting imperfections apparent primarily inside the body of the bird, including a very minor, stable crack to the bird's proper left leg and a few very minor, stable, tiny cracks to the bird's proper right leg. There is some light surface dirt and matter in places, and some traces of casting residue in some of the crevices. There are some very small spots of oxidisation apparent towards to the top of the bird's legs. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition, and is a very crisp cast.
The work 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."