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Frederick Edward McWilliam, R.A.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Frederick Edward McWilliam, R.A.
- Cuckold (Mulberry IX)
- mulberry wood
- height: 62cm.; 24½in.
- Executed in 1989, the present work is unique.
Provenance
Mayor Gallery, London, where purchased by Barry Flanagan, 1991
Literature
Denise Ferran & Valerie Holman, The Sculpture of F.E. McWilliam, Lund Humphries in association with the Henry Moore Foundation, Farnham, 2012, cat. no.496.
Condition
Structurally sound. The sculpture consists of three sections of Mulberry wood the line of the bottom join is visible in the catalogue illustration; where the sections are joined there is infilling by the artist. There is natural splitting occurring to the wood, in keeping with the nature of the material and the artist's techniques.
There is minor dust and dirt to the crevices, with spots of in-filling apparent. This excepting the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"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."