John BUCKLEY: Sculpture - Mixed Media
"Pagliaccio" sculpture of a drag queen jester at dress, on illuminated round, large pedestal, signed under hand, dated '77. Illustrated in accompanying book: "Super Humanism: A British Art Movement" by Nicholas Treadwell, 1980, pp. 42 and 43; exhibition catalogue "Com Back Romance - All Is Forgiven..." Musee d'Art Moderne de la Ville, Paris and NIcholas Treadwell Gallery, London, 1977, p. 16; London Observer Magazine article, p. 29, July 10, 1977; and an 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" black and white glossy photograph stamped on verso "Nicholas Treadwell Gallery...[London]". Provenance: From the Estate of NYC Art Dealer and Gallerist Eleanor Ettinger, owner of The Eleanor Ettinger Gallery. [Sculpture: 28" H; Pedestal: 36" H x 24" Diam.]. Missing small tassel at tip of hat.
Condition Report: Missing small tassel at tip of hat.
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"Pagliaccio" sculpture of a drag queen jester at dress, on illuminated round, large pedestal, signed under hand, dated '77. Illustrated in accompanying book: "Super Humanism: A British Art Movement" by Nicholas Treadwell, 1980, pp. 42 and 43; exhibition catalogue "Com Back Romance - All Is Forgiven..." Musee d'Art Moderne de la Ville, Paris and NIcholas Treadwell Gallery, London, 1977, p. 16; London Observer Magazine article, p. 29, July 10, 1977; and an 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" black and white glossy photograph stamped on verso "Nicholas Treadwell Gallery...[London]". Provenance: From the Estate of NYC Art Dealer and Gallerist Eleanor Ettinger, owner of The Eleanor Ettinger Gallery. [Sculpture: 28" H; Pedestal: 36" H x 24" Diam.]. Missing small tassel at tip of hat.
Condition Report: Missing small tassel at tip of hat.