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Reg Butler
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Reg Butler
- Girl Pulling Shirt Over her Head
- bronze
- height: 53.5cm.; 21in.
- Conceived in 1958.
Provenance
Mr and Mrs H. Gates Lloyd
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 22nd June 1994, lot 184, where acquired by David Bowie
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 22nd June 1994, lot 184, where acquired by David Bowie
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some minor rubbing to the protruding elements of the sculpture in places. There is a very light surface scratch to the figure's hands at the front of the work. There is some light surface dirt and matter and a few specks of casting residue. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
The work is attached to the integral bronze base at three points.
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."