28th Nov, 2025 11:00
Reg Butler (British 1913-1981)
Study for Young Girl Bending
inscribed with monogram, numbered and inscribed with foundry mark 'RB 8/8 Susse Fondeur Paris' (on top of the base)
bronze with brown patina
height 43 cm
Executed in 1954. This work is number eight from an edition of eight.
Provenance:
With Paisnel Gallery, London.
Deceased Estate, UK.
Literature:
M.Garlake, The Sculpture of Reg Butler, Much Hadham, 2006, p. 143, no. 150.
£3,000 - £5,000
Buyer's premium: 27.50% +VAT
Artist's Resale Right (Droit de suite) may apply to this lot
Reg Butler (British 1913-1981)
Study for Young Girl Bending
inscribed with monogram, numbered and inscribed with foundry mark 'RB 8/8 Susse Fondeur Paris' (on top of the base)
bronze with brown patina
height 43 cm
Executed in 1954. This work is number eight from an edition of eight.
ProvenanceProvenance:
With Paisnel Gallery, London.
Deceased Estate, UK.
Literature:
M.Garlake, The Sculpture of Reg Butler, Much Hadham, 2006, p. 143, no. 150.
Surface dirt. Frame on which the girl stands has been slightly bent to the left. There is a stain and some pitting to the base, front left corner. Some surface scuff mark to body, and some wear to the patina.
Auction: Fine Pictures, Prints & Sculptures, 28th Nov, 2025
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