1st Nov, 2022 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana)

 
  Lot 65
 

65

[M] A TERRACOTTA MODEL OF ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL, POSSIBLY A MAQUETTE BY JAMES BUTLER FOR THE GARDEN OF HEROES AND VILLAINS, WARWICKSHIRE, 2008

A TERRACOTTA MODEL OF ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL, POSSIBLY A MAQUETTE BY JAMES BUTLER FOR THE GARDEN OF HEROES AND VILLAINS, WARWICKSHIRE, 2008

unsigned, modelled after the famous chain pose photograph and standing on plinth base inscribed ‘I.K. Brunel’ -- 22in. (56cm.) high

Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club, Portsmouth

James Butler (1931-2022) was a prolific sculpture artist. This model conforms to the pose seen in the Garden of Heroes and Villains, although the maquette looks a little taller and was presumably altered when the full-scale model was created.

Sold for £806
Estimated at £400 - £600

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report

Cigar missing with damage to lip, repaired fracture to left knee, glue runs visible underneath right foot

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.

 

A TERRACOTTA MODEL OF ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL, POSSIBLY A MAQUETTE BY JAMES BUTLER FOR THE GARDEN OF HEROES AND VILLAINS, WARWICKSHIRE, 2008

unsigned, modelled after the famous chain pose photograph and standing on plinth base inscribed ‘I.K. Brunel’ -- 22in. (56cm.) high

Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club, Portsmouth

James Butler (1931-2022) was a prolific sculpture artist. This model conforms to the pose seen in the Garden of Heroes and Villains, although the maquette looks a little taller and was presumably altered when the full-scale model was created.

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana), 1st Nov, 2022

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Saleroom notice 

Order of Sale:

Mercantile (Sail & Yachting) 1-57B
Mercantile (Steam) 58-112
Naval (Sail) 115-202
Naval (Steam) 205-319
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 325-353

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Shippers 

Pack & Send (Spitalfields branch) / spitalfields@packsend.co.uk / Tel: +44 (0)20 7078 9860

Part & Parcel / shipping@partandparceluk.com / Tel: +44 (0)1252 545611

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Simon Jones Superfreight / info@superfreight.co.uk / +44 (0)20 7924 3933

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