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Bernard Meadows
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Bernard Meadows
- Seated Armed Figure
- signed with monogram and numbered 4/6
- bronze
- height: 40cm.; 15¾in.
- Conceived in 1962, the present work is number 4 from the edition of 6.
Provenance
Gimpel Fils, London
Sale, Christie's London, 25th May 1994, lot 144 (as Seated Man), where acquired by David Bowie
Sale, Christie's London, 25th May 1994, lot 144 (as Seated Man), where acquired by David Bowie
Literature
Alan Bowness, Bernard Meadows: Sculpture and Drawings, The Henry Moore Foundation in Association with Lund Humphries, London, 1995, cat. no.BM79, illustrated p.64 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture is sound. The extremities of the protruding elements are very slightly rubbed. There are several traces of oxidisation in places. There are traces of matter, possibly a result of the casting process, and there is a layer of surface dirt, most visible in the crevices of the bronze. Subject to the above the work is in very good overall condition.
The sculpture is freestanding.
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."