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Lynn Chadwick, R.A.
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Lynn Chadwick, R.A.
- Pair of Cloaked Figures
- both stamped with Artist's monogram, dated 76, and numbered 742S 4/8
- bronze
- tallest: 25cm.; 9¾in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by the family of the present owners between the late 1970s and the early 1980s
Exhibited
Londonderry, Keys Gallery, March 1979 (another cast), with tour to David Hendriks Gallery, Dublin and Arts Council Gallery, Belfast.
Literature
Dennis Farr & Eva Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick Sculptor, With a Complete Illustrated Catalogue 1947-2003, Lund Humphries, Farnham, 2014, cat. no.742S (another cast).
Condition
The sculptures both appear sound. There is some light rubbing to some of the protruding edges of the works. There are some light surface scratches to the polished face of the male figure. There are some minor traces of casting residue and oxidisation in places and some light surface dirt. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
The sculptures are 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."
Catalogue Note
Conceived in 1977, the present works are stamped 76: in consultation with the Artist’s Estate, this is most likely a mis-stamp and the casts should be dated 1979. The present works are number 4 from the edition of 8.
We are grateful to The Estate of Lynn Chadwick for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.
We are grateful to The Estate of Lynn Chadwick for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.