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Denis Mitchell
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Denis Mitchell
- Botallack
- signed with initials, titled, numbered No 3 and dated 1961 on the underside of the base
- bronze
- length: 80cm.; 31½in.
- Conceived in 1961, the present work is number 3 from the edition of 6 plus 1 Artist's Cast.
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's London, 8th March 1995, lot 302, where acquired by David Bowie
Exhibited
Chicago, Devorah Sherman Gallery, Denis Mitchell Sculpture, 1962, cat. no.9 (another cast);
New York, Bianchini Gallery, 1964 (details untraced, another cast);
London, Waddington Galleries, 1963-4 (details untraced, another cast);
St Ives, Penwith Galleries, 1965 (details untraced, another cast);
London, Marjorie Parr Gallery, 1967 (details untraced, another cast);
Bristol, Arnolfini Gallery, Denis Mitchell, 25th March - 26th April 1967, cat. no.3, illustrated (another cast);
Edinburgh, The Richard Demarco Gallery, Denis Mitchell, 25th July - 12th August 1968, cat. no.5 (another cast);
Plymouth, City Art Gallery, 1975 (details untraced, another cast);
Leeds, Queen Square Gallery, Small Sculpture, 13th September - 7th October 1967, ex. cat. (another cast).
New York, Bianchini Gallery, 1964 (details untraced, another cast);
London, Waddington Galleries, 1963-4 (details untraced, another cast);
St Ives, Penwith Galleries, 1965 (details untraced, another cast);
London, Marjorie Parr Gallery, 1967 (details untraced, another cast);
Bristol, Arnolfini Gallery, Denis Mitchell, 25th March - 26th April 1967, cat. no.3, illustrated (another cast);
Edinburgh, The Richard Demarco Gallery, Denis Mitchell, 25th July - 12th August 1968, cat. no.5 (another cast);
Plymouth, City Art Gallery, 1975 (details untraced, another cast);
Leeds, Queen Square Gallery, Small Sculpture, 13th September - 7th October 1967, ex. cat. (another cast).
Literature
George Dannatt (intro.), Festival Exhibition of Sculpture by Denis Mitchell (exh. cat.), Swansea, Glynn Vivian Art Gallery and Museum, 1979, illustrated (another cast).
Condition
The work is sound, and is attached to a stone base with a single support. There are small and minor scattered pits to the surface, possibly a result of the casting process. There are a few very light scratches in places, most apparent towards the narrow tip. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition.
"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."