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Michael Ayrton
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Michael Ayrton
- Oracle, Version 1
- bronze
- height: 41.5cm.;16¼in.
- Conceived in 1962 and cast in an edition of 6.
Exhibited
London, Grosvenor Gallery, Michael Ayrton, Bronzes, Paintings, Collages and Drawings, 1962-1964, 29th April - 30th May 1964, cat. no.9 (another cast).
Literature
Michael Ayrton and C.P. Snow, Michael Ayrton, Drawings and Sculpture, Cory, Adams and Mackay, London, 1962, cat. no.127, illustrated (wax version);
Peter Cannon-Brookes, Michael Ayrton, An Illustrated Commentary, Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery, Birmingham, 1978, cat. no.175, illustrated p.100 (another cast).
Peter Cannon-Brookes, Michael Ayrton, An Illustrated Commentary, Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery, Birmingham, 1978, cat. no.175, illustrated p.100 (another cast).
Condition
Structurally sound.
There is minor surface dirt to the crevices, and traces of casting residue apparent, but this excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition.
Housed on a 3cm. high black wooden plinth.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."