DENIS MITCHELL | TUMACO

DENIS MITCHELL
1912-1993
TUMACO

signed with initials, titled, dated 1970. and numbered No 4 on the underside of the base
polished and patinated bronze on slate base
width: 24cm.; 9½in.
height (excluding base): 10cm.; 4in.; height (including base): 15cm.; 6in.
Conceived and cast in 1970, the present work is number 4 from the edition of 6.

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Condition Report:
The sculpture appears sound. There is a small indentation to the furthest right tip of the upper edge. There are a few further minute indentations to the same area. The polished surface has tarnished with evidence of rubbing and finger prints in places. There is a short scratch to the reverse of the work at right. There is some variation to the patina, some of which is in keeping with the Artist's working method. There are a few minute casting imperfections, including to the front polished area at upper left. There is evidence of minor casting residue in a few places. This excepting the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work might benefit from a re-polish.

The sculpture is affixed to the Artist's late base with one screw.

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Provenance:
Penwith Galleries, St Ives, where acquired by the grandfather of the present owner, 13th September 2002, and thence by family descent