KENNETH MARTIN | TUNNEL IN THE AIR (3RD VERSION)

Property from the Collection of the Late Pat and Penny Allen

KENNETH MARTIN
1905-1984
TUNNEL IN THE AIR (3RD VERSION)

brass
height: 14cm.; 5½in.
Executed in 1969, the present work is unique.

Condition Report:
The sculpture appears to be sound. There are a small number of very tiny pits and casting imperfections on the surface of the work. There are a small number of very light scuffs and scratches. One of the central bars is very slightly bent. There is some possible staining to the metal from the soldering, in keeping with the Artist's working methods. There is some surface dirt throughout, particularly in the crevices and internal spaces. This excepting, the work is in very good overall condition.

The work is freestanding but is suspended with fishing wire.

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Provenance:
Acquired by the late owners by 1975