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Geoffrey Clarke, R.A.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Geoffrey Clarke, R.A.
- Inverted Channels & Flat Bar
- stamped twice with monogram, dated 64 and numbered 1 4414
- aluminium
- length: 126cm.; 49½in.
- Conceived in 1964, the present work is from a semi-unique edition of 6.
Provenance
Gifted by the Artist to Exhall Grange School in the 1960s
Exhibited
London, Redfern Gallery, Geoffrey Clarke, 2nd - 31st March 1965, cat. no.8;
Bury St Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds Cathedral, 1965 (details untraced);
Leamington Spa, Art Gallery, 2009 (details untraced).
Bury St Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds Cathedral, 1965 (details untraced);
Leamington Spa, Art Gallery, 2009 (details untraced).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some slight rubbing to some of the edges of the sculpture, and one or two possible slight knocks. There is a small casting imperfection to one of the upper edges of the square horizontal raised element. There are one or two scratches to the base. There is some light surface dirt. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition.
The sculpture is freestanding. There is black felt attached to the underside of the central structure.
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."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to Dr Judith LeGrove for her kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.