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Kenneth Armitage
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Kenneth Armitage CBE, RA
- Two Figures Against a Wall
signed with initials, numbered 4/4 and dated 1972
- bronze with a dark brown patina
- height 38cm., 15in.
Provenance
Joseph Wolpe Fine Art, Cape Town, whence purchased by the present owner, September 1975
Condition
A tiny spot (0.3cm. diameter) of 'exposed' bronze behind the foot of the right-hand figure may have occurred during the patination process. Various minute specks of verdigris are scattered over the piece and there is some slight surface bloom visible on the shoulder of the left-hand figure, between his fingers and where the central 'arm' meets the right-hand figure. The work may therefore benefit from a light professional clean and wax, but it otherwise in very good sound condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The present work is identical in size and composition to Two Figures with Drawing (1972, KA200) although it appears to belong to an unlisted bronze edition of the piece from the same date.