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REG BUTLER | Girl
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Reg Butler
- Girl
- stamped with Artist's monogram, numbered 6/8 and stamped with foundry stamp
- bronze
- height: 55cm.; 21½in.
- Conceived in 1965 and cast by Valsuani, the present work is number 6 from the edition of 8.
Provenance
Sale, Stair Galleries Hudson, 2nd June 2018, lot 88, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Tate, Reg Butler, 16th November 1983 - 15th January 1984, cat. no.65 (another cast);
London, Gimpel Fils, Reg Butler Musée Imaginaire: Bronze Middle and Later Period, 10th September - 11th October 1986, cat. no.33.
London, Gimpel Fils, Reg Butler Musée Imaginaire: Bronze Middle and Later Period, 10th September - 11th October 1986, cat. no.33.
Literature
Margaret Garlake, The Sculpture of Reg Butler, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, Much Hadham and Aldershot, 2006, cat. no.238, illustrated p.165 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears to be sound. There are some very minor pits and casting imperfections evident. There is some light rubbing to the extremities in places. There is some possible casting residue in places and some very light oxidisation. There is some light surface dirt, in particular to the crevices. This excepting the work appears to be in excellent overall condition. The work is attached to a slate 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."