21st Nov, 2024 9:30
Fine Pictures, Prints & Sculptures
David McFall R.A. (Scottish 1919-1988)
The Rt. Hon. Sir Winston Churchill K.G. O.M. C.H. M.P. - the Roquebrune Head
numbered 2/9, bronze, 30 cm high
2nd edition (posthumous cast)
Provenance
The artist's family.
Exhibited
Royal Academy, 1958, no. 1410 (another cast).
Footnote
The Rocquebrune Head was named after the French Rivera town where McFall undertook the first of his Churchill head studies. Traveling to Villa La Pausa in January 1958, McFall completed four sittings with Churchill, before returning to London where he cast the moulded clay in plaster. Later sharing his experience with the Daily Herald, McFall commented "When I went to Roquebrune to sculpt him, just before his illness, I was struck by something in him I had not expected to see. Tragedy. His age is a matter of great sorrow to him, and I have caught him at a very tragic moment of his life. I felt I had to do this intimate, unhappy head of him. I shall not use this head for the statue. The statue will be of a legend. But this is just the head of a man. In his glory - and disappointment".
On Thursday 21st November Dawsons Auctioneers will proudly present a rare collection of sculptures by David McFall (1919–1988) in our specialist Fine Pictures, Prints & Sculptures auction. This extraordinary group of works, consigned directly by McFall’s family, offers a unique opportunity to acquire pieces from one of the most versatile sculptors of the 20th century.
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£8,000 - £12,000
Buyer's premium: 25.00% +VAT
Artist's Resale Right (Droit de suite) may apply to this lot
numbered 2/9, bronze, 30 cm high
2nd edition (posthumous cast)
Provenance
The artist's family.
Exhibited
Royal Academy, 1958, no. 1410 (another cast).
Footnote
The Rocquebrune Head was named after the French Rivera town where McFall undertook the first of his Churchill head studies. Traveling to Villa La Pausa in January 1958, McFall completed four sittings with Churchill, before returning to London where he cast the moulded clay in plaster. Later sharing his experience with the Daily Herald, McFall commented "When I went to Roquebrune to sculpt him, just before his illness, I was struck by something in him I had not expected to see. Tragedy. His age is a matter of great sorrow to him, and I have caught him at a very tragic moment of his life. I felt I had to do this intimate, unhappy head of him. I shall not use this head for the statue. The statue will be of a legend. But this is just the head of a man. In his glory - and disappointment".
The David McFall Collection
On Thursday 21st November Dawsons Auctioneers will proudly present a rare collection of sculptures by David McFall (1919–1988) in our specialist Fine Pictures, Prints & Sculptures auction. This extraordinary group of works, consigned directly by McFall’s family, offers a unique opportunity to acquire pieces from one of the most versatile sculptors of the 20th century.
learn more >
Auction: Fine Pictures, Prints & Sculptures, 21st Nov, 2024
This highly anticipated event showcases an extraordinary array of artworks, including Modern British paintings, prints, and sculptures, alongside a distinguished selection of Old Masters, 19th Century, and Contemporary pieces.
Highlights include paintings by Cedric Morris and Peter Lanyon, etchings by Rembrandt, sculpture by Eilzabeth Frink and David McFall, and contemporary works by Mark Tobey and Korean artist Ki-Bong Rhee.
Please note: This is an online sale only; there are no bidders in the room.
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Monday 18th November - 10am-5pm
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