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Dame Elisabeth Frink, R.A.
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Dame Elisabeth Frink, R.A.
- Horse
- signed and numbered 2/9
- bronze
- height: 31cm.; 12¼in.
- Conceived in 1979, the present work is number 2 from the edition of 9.
Provenance
Acquired by a Private Collection by 1985, and thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Johannesburg, Johannesburg Art Gallery, Equus, 1st April - 16th May 1982, cat. no.75.
Literature
Annette Ratuszniak (ed.), Elisabeth Frink, Catalogue Raisonné of Sculpture 1947-93, Lund Humphries in association with the Frink Estate and Beaux Arts, London, 2013, cat. no.FCR277, illustrated p.141 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some very minor rubbing to the protruding edges in places. There are one or two spots of minor oxidisation, and some light traces of casting residue in places. There is some light surface dirt across the work. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
The work is freestanding. There is green felt attached to the underside of the 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."