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Leon Underwood
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Leon Underwood
- jacob and the angel
- signed and dated 61
- bronze
- 54 by 38 by 35cm.; 21 by 15 by 14in.
Exhibited
New York, Acquavella Gallery, 1962, no.24;
New York, Kaplan Gallery, 1963, no.13;
London, Mall Galleries, Royal Society of British Artists, 1966, no.257;
Colchester, The Minories Art Gallery, 1969, no.72;
London, Archer Gallery, 1969, no.60
New York, Kaplan Gallery, 1963, no.13;
London, Mall Galleries, Royal Society of British Artists, 1966, no.257;
Colchester, The Minories Art Gallery, 1969, no.72;
London, Archer Gallery, 1969, no.60
Literature
Ben Whitworth, The Sculpture of Leon Underwood, The Henry Moore Foundation, 2000, Figure 93, no.202, p.112, illustrated (another cast).
Condition
The work has been scuffed on the underside of the angel. There are some small flecks of white (possibly wax) and dirt trapped in some of the crevasses to the lower and upper body. There are also some small spots of green appearing over much of the work caused by oxidisation.
"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 work was conceived in an edition of seven