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Denis Mitchell
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Denis Mitchell
- Carah
- signed with initials, titled, dated 1976 and numbered 3/7 on the underside of the base
- polished bronze
- height (including base): 36cm.; 14in.
- Conceived in 1976, the present work is number 3 from the edition of 7, plus 1 Artist's Cast.
Provenance
Sale, Bonhams London, 19th November 2013, lot 263 where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Marjorie Parr Gallery, 1977 (details untraced, another cast);
London, Alwin Gallery, 1977 (details untraced, another cast);
Bath, Festival Gallery, Denis Mitchell Sculptures 1950-1978, April 1978, cat. no.42 (another cast);
Dublin, Bridge Gallery, Denis Mitchell and Friends, January 1997 (un-numbered exhibition, another cast).
London, Alwin Gallery, 1977 (details untraced, another cast);
Bath, Festival Gallery, Denis Mitchell Sculptures 1950-1978, April 1978, cat. no.42 (another cast);
Dublin, Bridge Gallery, Denis Mitchell and Friends, January 1997 (un-numbered exhibition, another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There are some extremely tiny pit marks to the surface of the work in places, as a result of the casting process. There are one or two very minor handling marks to the polished surface of the work. Subject to the above the work is in very good overall condition.
The work is secured to the Artist's polished slate base, with a screw.
Please telephone the department on +(44) 0207 293 6424 if you have any further questions regarding the present lot.
"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
We are grateful to the Artist's Estate for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.