- 651
[Eliot, T.S.--Lloyd-Webber, Andrew]--Margolis, Mike.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- [Eliot, T.S.--Lloyd-Webber, Andrew]--Margolis, Mike.
- "Macavity"
- INK AND GOUACHE DRAWING ON PAPER
650 by 410mm., original gouache and India ink (layered in Ochi technique) drawing, signed on separate label, mounted, framed and glazed
Mike Margolis is a graduate of Willesden, Central and the Royal Art Colleges, he studied lithography under Clifford Wilkinson, and then became a protégé of the woodcut artist Paul Peter Piech. He has won over seventeen hundred international awards for graphics and fine arts, including two gold medals in the American Communication Arts Exhibitions and nine Layton Awards. He is married to Anita Harris, the actress and singer who gained international acclaim for her portrayal of Grizabella in Cats. It was during the run of the Lloyd-Webber musical that Mike was inspired by the performances of the cast to create Catgrafika. Thanks to the patronage of Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd-Webber, the collection was originally exhibited in the foyer of the New London Theatre, complementing the performances of the musical.
The artist notes that this piece was inspired by the performances of Stephen Wayne and Wayne Fowkes in their portrayals of Macavity, the mystery cat. The label provides a date of 1986.
Mike Margolis is a graduate of Willesden, Central and the Royal Art Colleges, he studied lithography under Clifford Wilkinson, and then became a protégé of the woodcut artist Paul Peter Piech. He has won over seventeen hundred international awards for graphics and fine arts, including two gold medals in the American Communication Arts Exhibitions and nine Layton Awards. He is married to Anita Harris, the actress and singer who gained international acclaim for her portrayal of Grizabella in Cats. It was during the run of the Lloyd-Webber musical that Mike was inspired by the performances of the cast to create Catgrafika. Thanks to the patronage of Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd-Webber, the collection was originally exhibited in the foyer of the New London Theatre, complementing the performances of the musical.
The artist notes that this piece was inspired by the performances of Stephen Wayne and Wayne Fowkes in their portrayals of Macavity, the mystery cat. The label provides a date of 1986.
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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."