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    4 November 2010

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    • Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003)
    Lot 336

    Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003)

    Maquette VIII Sitting Elektra

    Price realised

    USD 68,500

    Estimate

    USD 30,000 - USD 40,000

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    Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003)
    Maquette VIII Sitting Elektra
    stamped with signature and numbered 'CHADWICK 585 5/6' (on the back)
    bronze with brown patina and polished bronze
    Height: 15¼ in. (38.7 cm.)
    Conceived in 1969; this bronze version cast in 1970

    Provenance

    Acquired by the late owners, by 1970.

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    Literature and exhibited

    Literature

    D. Farr and E. Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick Sculptor, With a Complete Illustrated Catalogue 1947-1988, Oxford, 1990, p. 236, no. 585 (another cast illustrated, p. 237).
    D. Farr and E. Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick Sculptor, Aldershot, 2006, pp. 262-263, no. 585 (another cast illustrated).


    Lot Essay

    Eva Chadwick has confirmed the authenticity of this sculpture.

    Other information

    Saleroom Notice

    Eva Chadwick has confirmed the authenticity of this sculpture.

    Please note the amended cataloguing:
    Conceived in 1969; this bronze version cast in 1970.


    Pre-Lot Text

    The Walter and Phyllis Shorenstein Collection

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