Lot 179
  • 179

Nicholas Johnson

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

  • Nicholas Johnson
  • Hen
  • signed Nick Johnson
  • carved sectional reclaimed pine and red stain
  • 56.5cm; 1ft. 10¼in high
made from reclaimed pine and with a red stained coxcomb,  a on slatted rectangular base, signed Nick Johnson

Provenance

A gift from Andrew, 11th Duke of Devonshire (1920-2004) to Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire (1920-2014)

Condition

Very decorative and well made. Generally in good order,
"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."

Catalogue Note

After studying at Brighton College of Art and then Slade School of Art, Johnson went on to teach at Brighton Polytechnic. Whilst working in Africa, lecturing at the University of Benin, Nigeria, he took time to explore and draw inspiration from the ethnic and tribal arts of the West African region, especially the wooden and bronze sculptures of the Yoruba and Ife tribes of Nigeria.