Details

Provenance

Göran Bergengren, Lugano Thence by descent to the present owner

Exhibited

Zürich, Galerie Charles Lienhard, 1959, no. 8

Literature

Dennis Farr & Eva Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick Sculptor, With a Complete Illustrated Catalogue 1947-1988, Oxford 1990, p. 138, no. 286, illustration of another cast Dennis Farr & Eva Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick Sculptor, With a Complete Illustrated Catalogue 1947-1996 , Stroud 1997, p.146, no. 286, illustration of another cast Dennis Farr & Eva Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick Sculptor, With a Complete Illustrated Catalogue 1947-2005 , Aldershot 2006, p.154, no. 286, illustration of another cast Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly richer and deeper, with the green of the patina tending more towards greyish-green with a more subtle sheen to the surface in the original. The catalogue illustration does not fully convey the texture present in the original, particularly to the pedestal.<br><br>Condition: <br>This work is in very good condition. There is some very light oxidisation in places to the exposed bronze, in keeping with the nature of the medium. On close inspection three extremely short, fine and unobtrusive scratches are visible to the right of the figure's chest, likely to be original to the work's execution. Some extremely fine and superficial surface dust accretions have collected in some of the recesses of the 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."

Catalog summary

Lynn Chadwick Stranger IV signed, numbered 2/3 and inscribed with the foundry mark Susse Fondr Paris bronze with green and brown patina overall: 60.5 by 84 by 17.4cm.; 23¾ by 33 by 6 7/8 in. Executed in 1959. Provenance Göran Bergengren, Lugano Thence by descent to the present owner Exhibited Zürich, Galerie Charles Lienhard, 1959, no. 8 Literature Dennis Farr & Eva Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick Sculptor, With a Complete Illustrated Catalogue 1947-1988, Oxford 1990, p. 138, no. 286, illustration of another cast Dennis Farr & Eva Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick Sculptor, With a Complete Illustrated Catalogue 1947-1996 , Stroud 1997, p.146, no. 286, illustration of another cast Dennis Farr & Eva Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick Sculptor, With a Complete Illustrated Catalogue 1947-2005 , Aldershot 2006, p.154, no. 286, illustration of another cast Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly richer and deeper, with the green of the patina tending more towards greyish-green with a more subtle sheen to the surface in the original. The catalogue illustration does not fully convey the texture present in the original, particularly to the pedestal.<br><br>Condition: <br>This work is in very good condition. There is some very light oxidisation in places to the exposed bronze, in keeping with the nature of the medium. On close inspection three extremely short, fine and unobtrusive scratches are visible to the right of the figure's chest, likely to be original to the work's execution. Some extremely fine and superficial surface dust accretions have collected in some of the recesses of the 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."