Lot 158
  • 158

Dame Elisabeth Frink, R.A.

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • Dame Elisabeth Frink, R.A.
  • Soldier
  • signed, stamped with foundry mark and numbered 8/8
  • bronze
  • height: 34.5cm.; 13½in.
  • Conceived in 1974, the present work is number 8 from the edition of 8.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owner

Exhibited

London, Royal Academy of Arts, Elisabeth Frink, Sculpture and Drawings 1952-1984, 8th February - 24th March 1985, cat. no.65 (another cast).

Literature

Bryan Robertson (intro.), Elisabeth Frink Sculpture, Harpvale Books, Salisbury, 1984, cat. no.212, illustrated p.182 (another cast);
Annette Ratuszniak, Elisabeth Frink, Catalogue Raisonné of Sculpture 1947-93, Lund Humphries in association with the Frink Estate and Beaux Arts, London, cat. no.FCR240, illustrated p.126 (another cast).

Condition

The sculpture appears sound. There are one or two spots of rubbing to some of the protruding edges, including to the top of the head. There is some very light surface dirt. The work appears to be in excellent overall condition. The work is freestanding. There is green felt attached to the underside of the base. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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