LOT DETAILS

Materials:

Bronze with green patina

Size Notes:

Sculpture measures 11.5 x 20 x 9.25 inches

Edition:

3 of 12

Markings:

Inscribed on base: Dashwood 3/12 A.E.

Condition:

Three small losses to patina on right side of bird; possible small pitting to right cheek of bird; faint scratches to patina of base, only visible in raking light

Provenance:

James Graham & Sons Gallery, New York Geoffrey Dashwood is a British sculptor known for his sleek bronzes depicting simplified avian forms. His works distill each bird's features to their most basic shape, streamlining them and highlighting their aerodynamic silhouettes. Presented here are a selection of works from a larger collection, the rest of which are being offered in Heritage's Fine and Decorative Arts Auction, June 8-9, Dallas.