Details

Provenance

Sale, Sotheby's London, 13th July 2007, lot 326

Exhibited

London, Gimpel Fils, Bernard Meadows: Recent Sculptures, February - March 1963, cat. no.21 (another cast).

Literature

Alan Bowness, Bernard Meadows, Sculpture & Drawings, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1995, BM78, p.142, illustrated (another cast). Condition Structurally sound.<br><br>There is very minor dirt and dust to the crevices, with a few spots of surface matter and slight traces of casting residue apparent. There are isolated spots of slight oxidisation and vertigre to the body, only visible upon close inspeciton including three spots to the back of the figure. This excepting the work appears in good overall condition. "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 The plaster maquette for the present work is held in the collection of the Leeds City Art Gallery.

Catalog summary

Bernard Meadows Little Augustus signed with monogram bronze height: 33cm., 13in. Conceived in 1962. Provenance Sale, Sotheby's London, 13th July 2007, lot 326 Exhibited London, Gimpel Fils, Bernard Meadows: Recent Sculptures, February - March 1963, cat. no.21 (another cast). Literature Alan Bowness, Bernard Meadows, Sculpture & Drawings, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1995, BM78, p.142, illustrated (another cast). Condition Structurally sound.<br><br>There is very minor dirt and dust to the crevices, with a few spots of surface matter and slight traces of casting residue apparent. There are isolated spots of slight oxidisation and vertigre to the body, only visible upon close inspeciton including three spots to the back of the figure. This excepting the work appears in good overall condition. "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 The plaster maquette for the present work is held in the collection of the Leeds City Art Gallery.