numbered 1/3, bronze, height 39 cm
2nd edition (posthumous cast)
Provenance
The artist's family
Footnote
Commissioned by Dame Felicity Peake and presented to the Imperial War Museum (of which she was Chairman) as a prize for schools visiting the museum and writing essays on a given subject relating to their visits (another cast).
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.
numbered 1/3, bronze, height 39 cm
2nd edition (posthumous cast)
Provenance
The artist's family
Footnote
Commissioned by Dame Felicity Peake and presented to the Imperial War Museum (of which she was Chairman) as a prize for schools visiting the museum and writing essays on a given subject relating to their visits (another cast).
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.
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.
Dawsons are proud members of the Art Loss Register, so you can buy with confidence.
All items with an upper estimate value equal to or above £1,500 in this catalogue are searched against the ALR database.
Viewing
In person at our saleroom:
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Monday 18th November - 10am-5pm
Tuesday 19th November - 10am-5pm
Wednesday 20th November - 10am-5pm
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