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Denis Mitchell
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Denis Mitchell
- Sawanna
- signed with initials, titled, dated 1974 and inscribed No.1 on the underside of the base
- bronze
- height (including base): 63.5cm.; 25in.
- Conceived in 1974, the present work is number 1 from an edition of 5.
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some light pitting and staining to the polished element of the sculpture in places. There are traces of oxidisation and staining apparent to the patinated area of the sculpture. There is some light surface dirt. The work may benefit from a light clean. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition.
The work is affixed to a slate base with two bolts. There is a title plate on the front of the slate base. There is a small chip to the lower right front edge of the base, and in areas the base is discoloured.
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
EXHIBITED
St Ives, New Craftsman Gallery (details untraced);
Oxford, Oxford Gallery (details untraced);
London, Marjorie Parr Galleries, Denis Mitchell, 2nd - 24th May 1975, cat. no.2 (another cast);
London, Alwin Gallery, Poldark Forms: Exhibition of Sculpture, 5th January – 27th January 1977 (details untraced);
Swansea, Glynn Vivian Art Gallery and Museum, Festival Exhibition of Sculpture by Denis Mitchell, 6th October - 3rd November 1979, cat. no.32, illustrated (another cast) (as Swanna);
St Ives, Penwith Galleries, Denis Mitchell: Sculptor, 30th June - 1st August 1992, cat. no.81, illustrated p.43 (another cast) (as Swanna);
Dublin, Bridge Gallery, Denis Mitchell and Friends, January 1997, un-numbered catalogue (another cast) (as Swanna).