Lot 160
  • 160

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).

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.
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Catalogue Note

We are grateful to the Artist's Estate for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.