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Reg Butler
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Reg Butler
- Study for Figure Bending, 2
- signed with monogram
- bronze
- height: 56.5cm.; 22¼in.
- Conceived in 1959, the present work is number 3 from the edition of 8.
Provenance
Private Collection, USA
Sale, Bonham's New York, 9th November 2010, lot 77, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Bonham's New York, 9th November 2010, lot 77, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Hanover Gallery, Reg Butler Sculpture, 9th June - 8th July 1960, cat. no.4, illustrated (another cast);
New York, Pierre Matisse Gallery, Reg Butler Recent Sculpture 1959 - 1962, 30th October - 17th November 1962, cat. no.16 (another cast);
Beverly Hills, Frank Perls Gallery, Reg Butler: Recent Sculpture and Drawings, 15th January - 29th February 1964, cat. no.13 (another cast).
New York, Pierre Matisse Gallery, Reg Butler Recent Sculpture 1959 - 1962, 30th October - 17th November 1962, cat. no.16 (another cast);
Beverly Hills, Frank Perls Gallery, Reg Butler: Recent Sculpture and Drawings, 15th January - 29th February 1964, cat. no.13 (another cast).
Literature
Margaret Garlake, The Sculpture of Reg Butler, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, Aldershot, 2006, cat. no.200, illustrated p.156 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears to be stable. There is very minor rubbing to some of the raised elements and light surface dirt in the pitted areas. With the exception of the above the work appears to be in very good and original condition.
Please contact 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."