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Bernard Meadows
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Bernard Meadows
- Maquette for Large Standing Armed Figure
- signed with monogram; numbered 2/6 on the underside of the base
- bronze
- height: 55.5cm.; 21¾in.
- Conceived in 1962, the present work is number 2 from the edition of 6.
Provenance
Acquired by a Private Collector in 2014
Literature
Alan Bowness, Bernard Meadows, Sculpture and Drawings, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1995, cat. no.85, illustrated p.143 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some very minor rubbing to the protruding edges of the sculpture in places, and the patina is slightly worn in one or two areas, including to a spot at the top of the figure's head. There are some very minor traces of casting residue and surface dirt in some of the recessed areas. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
The work 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."