DENIS MITCHELL | NEEDLE

DENIS MITCHELL
1912-1993
NEEDLE

signed with initials, titled and dated 1966 on the underside of the base
polished bronze
height (including base): 101.5cm.; 40in.
Conceived and cast in 1966, the present work is unique.

Condition Report:
The sculpture appears to be sound. There are a number of very tiny pits and casting imperfections to the bronze, with one notable minor instance approximately 20 cm. up from the base. There are a small number of tiny nicks to the extreme edges and a small number of very faint scratches. There is some minor surface dirt and some handling marks in a few places. The base has a small number of tiny chips and nicks to the extreme edges. This excepting, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.

The work is secured to the Artist's stone base.

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Provenance:
The Family of the Artist