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Kenneth Armitage, R.A.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Kenneth Armitage, R.A.
- Sibyl (Version I)
- signed with initials and stamped with foundry mark
- bronze
- height: 112.5cm.; 44in.
- Conceived in 1961, the present work is from the edition of 6.
Provenance
Sale, Christie's London, 25th November 1994, lot 163, where acquired by David Bowie
Exhibited
London, Marlborough Fine Art, Kenneth Armitage, May 1962, cat. no.17, illustrated (another cast);
London, Jonathan Clark, Kenneth Armitage, 60 Years of Sculpture and Drawing, 21st March - 12th April 2001, cat. no.16, illustrated (another cast).
London, Jonathan Clark, Kenneth Armitage, 60 Years of Sculpture and Drawing, 21st March - 12th April 2001, cat. no.16, illustrated (another cast).
Literature
Tamsyn Woollcombe, Kenneth Armitage, Life and Work, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1997, cat. no.KA106.
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There are some areas of rubbing to the edges of the sculpture in places. There is a light surface scratch to the front of the back foot, with some associated matter. There is some casting residue and some small flecks of studio detritus in places. 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."