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Kenneth Armitage, R.A.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Kenneth Armitage, R.A.
- Playful Figure
- signed with initials and numbered 4/9
- bronze
- height: 24cm.; 9½in.
- Conceived in 1961, the present work is number 4 from the edition of 9.
Provenance
Ned L. Pines, New York, and thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
London, Marlborough Fine Art, Kenneth Armitage, May 1962, cat. no.14, illustrated (another cast).
Literature
Tamsyn Woollcombe (ed.), Kenneth Armitage: Life and Work, Lund Humphries, London, cat. no.KA99, p.144 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some very minor rubbing to some of the protruding edges of the bronze, most apparent to the head and shoulders and to the base points of the sculpture. There are some traces of oxidisation and casting residue in places, most apparent to the lower half of the front and reverse of the sculpture. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in excellent overall condition.
The sculpture 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."