Details

Provenance

Bear Lane Gallery, Oxford, whence purchased by the Rt. Hon. The Lord Strauss, May 1962 His Sale, Sotheby's, London, 2nd March 1988, lot 335 (as 'Square Figure'), whence purchased by the present owner

Exhibited

London, Gimpel Fils, Recent Sculpture by Hubert Dalwood , January 1960, no.3 (another cast).

Literature

Chis Stephens, The Sculpture of Hubert Dalwood, Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, 1999, no.86, p.117. Condition The structure of the sculpture is sound. There is some surface dirt to the indentations in the bronze. Otherwise the work is 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 Conceived in an edition of 6, this work is listed as Op.25 in the artist's workbook.

Catalog summary

Hubert Dalwood double cubes figures - square figure bronze with a dark green-brown patina on a wooden base Height (including base): 60cm.; 23½in. Provenance Bear Lane Gallery, Oxford, whence purchased by the Rt. Hon. The Lord Strauss, May 1962 His Sale, Sotheby's, London, 2nd March 1988, lot 335 (as 'Square Figure'), whence purchased by the present owner Exhibited London, Gimpel Fils, Recent Sculpture by Hubert Dalwood , January 1960, no.3 (another cast). Literature Chis Stephens, The Sculpture of Hubert Dalwood, Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, 1999, no.86, p.117. Condition The structure of the sculpture is sound. There is some surface dirt to the indentations in the bronze. Otherwise the work is 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 Conceived in an edition of 6, this work is listed as Op.25 in the artist's workbook.