Austin Wright

Acquired by the family of the present owner in the mid-1950s

Wakefield, Wakefield Cathedral, Austin Wright, 1955, cat. no.110 (possibly another cast).

James Hamilton, The Sculpture of Austin Wright, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1994, cat. no.S71, illustrated p.84 (possibly another cast).

Structurally sound. There are a few very minor scuffs and scratches to the lead surface, some of which may be in keeping with the nature of the Artist's materials and techniques. There are a few minor casting flaws visible particularly on the legs. There are also some minor areas of rubbing, particularly to the back of one of the figures. There is some surface dirt to the work, and some minor possible spots of staining. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition. Housed on a 2cm. high light wooden base. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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