Details

Provenance

Sale, Christie's London, 22nd October 1997, lot 54, where acquired by the present owner

Exhibited

Cambridge, Arts Council Gallery, The Gregory Fellows , February 1964, cat. no.19, illustrated, p.6 (another cast), with Arts Council tour; Sheffield, Graves Art Gallery, In Our View , May - June 1967, cat. no.8, illustrated (another cast); Norwich, Castle Museum, Kenneth Armitage , December 1972 - January 1973, cat. no.8 (another cast), with Arts Council tour; London, The Fine Art Society, Austerity to Affluence: British Art & Design 1945-1962 , October - November 1997, cat. no.P18, illustrated (another cast); London, Jonathan Clark & Co., Kenneth Armitage: 60 Years of Sculpture and Drawing , March - April 2001, cat. no.11, illustrated (another cast).

Literature

Tamsyn Woollcombe (ed.) in association with the Artist, Kenneth Armitage: Life and Work, Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1997, KA83, illustrated, p.42 (larger version). Condition Structurally sound. <br><br>There is minor dirt and dust to the surface, with minor scratching and casting residue in keeping with the artist's original technique. There are some very tiny casting pin holes visible to the underside and base of the sculpture, again in keeping with the artist's technique. There are further instances of grazing to the base of the sculpture, which are not visible whilst the work is standing. This excepting the work appears to be in very good condition. The patina is rubbed in one or two places, including but not limited to the knees and breasts of the figures.<br><br>Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot. "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

Catalog summary

Kenneth Armitage CBE, RA Triarchy (model) bronze height: 25.5cm.; 10in. Conceived in 1956 and cast in an edition of 6. Provenance Sale, Christie's London, 22nd October 1997, lot 54, where acquired by the present owner Exhibited Cambridge, Arts Council Gallery, The Gregory Fellows , February 1964, cat. no.19, illustrated, p.6 (another cast), with Arts Council tour; Sheffield, Graves Art Gallery, In Our View , May - June 1967, cat. no.8, illustrated (another cast); Norwich, Castle Museum, Kenneth Armitage , December 1972 - January 1973, cat. no.8 (another cast), with Arts Council tour; London, The Fine Art Society, Austerity to Affluence: British Art & Design 1945-1962 , October - November 1997, cat. no.P18, illustrated (another cast); London, Jonathan Clark & Co., Kenneth Armitage: 60 Years of Sculpture and Drawing , March - April 2001, cat. no.11, illustrated (another cast). Literature Tamsyn Woollcombe (ed.) in association with the Artist, Kenneth Armitage: Life and Work, Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1997, KA83, illustrated, p.42 (larger version). Condition Structurally sound. <br><br>There is minor dirt and dust to the surface, with minor scratching and casting residue in keeping with the artist's original technique. There are some very tiny casting pin holes visible to the underside and base of the sculpture, again in keeping with the artist's technique. There are further instances of grazing to the base of the sculpture, which are not visible whilst the work is standing. This excepting the work appears to be in very good condition. The patina is rubbed in one or two places, including but not limited to the knees and breasts of the figures.<br><br>Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot. "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