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TOM MERRIFIELD (BRITISH 1932-2021)
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KENN WELLS LOOP
titled KENN WELLS on the front of the base; inscribed c T Merryfield and numbered 4/10 on the back of the base
bronze
94 x 86.5cm x 20cm; 37 x 34 x 8in
Property of a Collector, London
Provenance
Acquired by the parents of the present owner in the early 1980s
Kenn Wells joined London Festival Ballet in 1971, where he became Principal Artist and acclaimed for a range of roles including Mercutio in Nureyev's production of Romeo and Juliet and when working with and dancing Massine's roles in Le Tricorne, Gaité Parisienne and Parade. In 1981 he debuted as Skimbleshanks in the Andrew Lloyd Weber musical Cats in London's West End. Merrifield sculpted many of the world’s most famous dancers, including Sir Anthony Dowell, Ivan Nagy and Wayne Sleep as well as Olympic Skater John Curry.
Rich brown patina. Some light surface dust. Very good original condition.
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KENN WELLS LOOP
titled KENN WELLS on the front of the base; inscribed c T Merryfield and numbered 4/10 on the back of the base
bronze
94 x 86.5cm x 20cm; 37 x 34 x 8in
Property of a Collector, London
Provenance
Acquired by the parents of the present owner in the early 1980s
Kenn Wells joined London Festival Ballet in 1971, where he became Principal Artist and acclaimed for a range of roles including Mercutio in Nureyev's production of Romeo and Juliet and when working with and dancing Massine's roles in Le Tricorne, Gaité Parisienne and Parade. In 1981 he debuted as Skimbleshanks in the Andrew Lloyd Weber musical Cats in London's West End. Merrifield sculpted many of the world’s most famous dancers, including Sir Anthony Dowell, Ivan Nagy and Wayne Sleep as well as Olympic Skater John Curry.
Rich brown patina. Some light surface dust. Very good original condition.
Paintings, Works on Paper & Sculpture
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25 Blythe Road
London
W14 0PD
United Kingdom
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Viewing Times By Appointment:
4th Oct 2024 10:00 - 17:00 (By Appointment)
6th Oct 2024 12:00 - 16:00 (By Appointment)
AUCTION OPENS: Wednesday 25th September at 1.00am
AUCTION CLOSES: Sunday 6th October, from 4.00pm
