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Michael Ayrton
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Michael Ayrton
- Icarus Rising Variant II
- bronze
- height: 107cm.; 42¼in.
- Conceived circa 1965, the present work is unique.
Provenance
Vincent Price Gallery, Chicago
Sale, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers Chicago, 15th December 2015, lot 409, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers Chicago, 15th December 2015, lot 409, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
Structurally sound. There are signs of a possible old bend to the one of the 'wire' components on the back of the sculpture, including some associated areas of oxidisation. There are minor instances of surface dirt to the crevices, with one or two minor instances of oxidisation apparent upon close inspection, but this excepting the work appears in very good overall condition.
Housed on a 61cm. high wooden base.
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."