λ John de Pauley (British b.1963), Archaic Form III

λ John de Pauley (British b.1963)Archaic Form III, 2009Polished blue lias sculpture on unpolished blue lias baseHeight including base 62.5cm (24 5/8in.)Provenance:The Summerleaze Gallery, Salisbury Private Collection, Keith William Sleeman (1941-2020) (purchased from the above in 2010)Part of a collection of works assembled by Keith William Sleeman (1941-2020). Keith was a founding partner of the architectural firm Lyons + Sleeman + Hoare, retiring in 1980. Following his retirement Keith amassed nearly 200 paintings and sculptures focused primarily on British artists who were either born or lived in the 20th Century. His collection included works by both established and lesser known artists. The collection was proudly displayed in Keith's private residences in Newbury and London where he would take friends, neighbours and family members on 'tours' of his cherished pieces. Condition Report: Very light surface scratches throughout. A few holes, most notably one to the left edge, one to the top and one to the front flat surface. These are part of the stone itself. Condition Report Disclaimer