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FREDERICK EDWARD MCWILLIAM, R.A. | Maquette for Elisabeth Frink
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Frederick Edward McWilliam, R.A.
- Maquette for Elisabeth Frink
- signed and numbered 4/5
- bronze
- height: 32cm.; 12½in.
- Conceived circa 1956-7, the present work is number 4 from the edition of 5.
Provenance
Waddington Galleries, London, where acquired by the family of the present owner, circa the late 1960s, and thence by descent
Condition
The sculpture appears to be sound. There are casting imperfections with cracking to the ankles with a small number of more minor casting imperfections elsewhere. There are also some small pits to the surface. There is some evidence of casting residue in some of the pits and crevices. There are two metal dowel pins missing from the proper left side of the base. This excepting the work appears to be in excellent overall condition. The work has an integral bronze base. 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
We are grateful to Dr Riann Coulter of the F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio, Banbridge, Co. Down and to Dr Denise Ferran for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.