Artist: Leonora Carrington [imputée] (British/Mexican, 1917-2011). Title: "The Ship of Cranes". Medium: Bronze sculpture with dark turquoise patina. Date: Composed 2010. Lot Note(s): Inscribed "Leonora Carrington" in the sculpture, middle left. Edition unknown, presumed small. Fine, quality casting. Very good to fine condition, the metal base in very good to fine condition. Provenance: Private collection, Mexico City. Comment(s): The sculpture was probably cast from the original mold. Dimensions including base: 23" height x 11" width x 26 1/2" length (584mm x 279mm x 673mm); without the base: 17 3/8” height x 11” width x 26 ½” length (441mm x 279mm x 673mm). Weight: 33.6 lbs. (15.3 kg.). Please see the attached image of Carrington’s ‘Ship of Cranes’ on display at the Museo Leonora Carrington, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Image copyright © The Estate of Leonora Carrington/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. [30407-12-2400] |