Details

Provenance

The Estate of the Artist

Exhibited

London, Gillian Jason Gallery, Denis Mitchell, A Retrospective, Sculptures 1951 - 1990 , cat. no.10; London, Flowers Gallery, British Sculpture - Anthony Caro, Phillip King, Denis Mitchell, Eduardo Paolozzi, Michael Sandle & Brian Wall, 7th - 30th April 2011.

Literature

Penwith Gallery, St Ives, Denis Mitchell , June - August 1992, exhibition catalogue, illustrated on the front cover. Condition The vertical element of the sculpture is attached to a wooden base, and it is slightly loose on this wooden base, and we would recommend that it be secured.<br>There are a few surface cracks to work including one which runs along the back of the piece, three which run along the upper right hand side, and one to the base. Along the top very outer edge of the piece there are two tiny nicks to the surface on the right hand side, with one or two other very tiny, minor scratches to the surface appearing elsewhere. Dirt has gathered in some of the crevices, but this excepting the work appears in good overall condition.<br><br>The work is a little unstable within its securing to the wooden and marble base, but this excepting the work appears to be in very good original condition.<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."

Catalog summary

Denis Mitchell Bolenna signed with initials, titled and dated 1990 on the underside guarea wood height: 135cm.; 53in. Provenance The Estate of the Artist Exhibited London, Gillian Jason Gallery, Denis Mitchell, A Retrospective, Sculptures 1951 - 1990 , cat. no.10; London, Flowers Gallery, British Sculpture - Anthony Caro, Phillip King, Denis Mitchell, Eduardo Paolozzi, Michael Sandle & Brian Wall, 7th - 30th April 2011. Literature Penwith Gallery, St Ives, Denis Mitchell , June - August 1992, exhibition catalogue, illustrated on the front cover. Condition The vertical element of the sculpture is attached to a wooden base, and it is slightly loose on this wooden base, and we would recommend that it be secured.<br>There are a few surface cracks to work including one which runs along the back of the piece, three which run along the upper right hand side, and one to the base. Along the top very outer edge of the piece there are two tiny nicks to the surface on the right hand side, with one or two other very tiny, minor scratches to the surface appearing elsewhere. Dirt has gathered in some of the crevices, but this excepting the work appears in good overall condition.<br><br>The work is a little unstable within its securing to the wooden and marble base, but this excepting the work appears to be in very good original condition.<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."