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WILLIAM TURNBULL | Metamorphosis
估價
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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描述
- William Turnbull
- Metamorphosis
- signed with Artist's monogram, numbered 1/6, dated 88 and stamped with foundry stamp
- bronze
- length: 74cm.; 29in.
- Conceived in 1988, the present work is number 1 from the edition of 6.
來源
The Artist
Waddington Galleries, London
Galeria Freites, Caracas
Private Collection
Waddington Galleries, London
Galeria Freites, Caracas
Private Collection
展覽
London, Waddington Galleries, William Turnbull, Recent Sculpture, 25th September - 19th October 1991, cat. no.8 (another cast);
Caracas, Galeria Freites, William Turnbull, 18th October - 10th November 1992, illustrated p.19, unnumbered exhibition (another cast);
Caracas, Galeria Freites, English Post-War Sculpture, 13th August - 17th September 2006, cat. no.33, illustrated p.75 (another cast).
Caracas, Galeria Freites, William Turnbull, 18th October - 10th November 1992, illustrated p.19, unnumbered exhibition (another cast);
Caracas, Galeria Freites, English Post-War Sculpture, 13th August - 17th September 2006, cat. no.33, illustrated p.75 (another cast).
出版
Amanda A. Davidson, The Sculpture of William Turnbull, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, Much Hadham, 2005, p.175, cat. no.262, illustrated (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears to be sound. There are a number of minor scratches on the underside of the work, largely not visible in the current presentation. There is some oxidisation on the underside of the work. There is some possible evidence of casting residue in some of the long crevices. There are minor traces of surface dirt and matter. This excepting the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work is secured to a sandstone base on which it can rotate. 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."
拍品資料及來源
'You can never understand every work of art completely. Each time you encounter it you have a new experience. The mystery is in this elusiveness.' (William Turnbull, Interview by Caroline Ngui, 'Sculptures with a Presence,' Straits Times, Wednesday, 19th September 1984, p.7, quoted in Davidson, ibid., p.74)