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Modern and Contemporary Art to include Angela Conner’s Studio Collection
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ANGELA CONNER | A LIFE IN SCULPTURE
You may not be immediately familiar with the name Angela Conner - but the chances are you have been stopped in your tracks by her work.
If you have ever visited some of the most well-known stately homes in England - such as Chatsworth House, Hatfield House, or Longleat House - or visited Noel Coward’s estate in Jamaica, or taken a stroll around London or indeed many other great cities, you will no doubt have been unable to stop yourself from taking a quiet moment to admire a sculptural work by Angela Conner.
From monumental kinetic public sculptures through to the most intricate and detailed portraits commissioned by many a famous aficionado and destined for private collections, Angela’s body of work is breathtaking for its sheer range. Her long-standing career in art, despite no formal education, is a testament to her instinctive passion and determination.
‘I started making sculpture when all of us start making sculpture – as a child – with cardboard, paper and glue. I guess the difference is that I never stopped.’ Angela Conner
With sitters as diverse as the late Queen Elizabeth II and the elusive artist Lucian Freud, for Angela, the emotions conjured by her sculptures were the most important aspect of her work. Conner strove to create pieces that encouraged active engagement from the public, and what remains true to all her sculptures is an emotional feeling and connection, whether this may be to the subject she is modelling or the environment and intricacies of nature inspiring her greatest kinetic work.
In this extended film we glean further insights into this remarkable sculptor from her husband, renowned photographer and filmmaker John Bulmer, daughter Georgia Bulmer Ferreira, as well as the testimony from the wonderful patron and property developer Pat Doherty, and high praise from the erudite and astute Rachel Campbell-Johnston, former Art Critic for The Times for over 20 years, as they all pay tribute to the awe-inspiring and phenomenal sculptor, artist, wife, mother, friend and trail-blazing powerhouse that is Angela Conner.
An auction of Angela Conner’s Studio Collection will take place at Dreweatts on Thursday 11 July 2024
Bids are not being accepted for lot 0. This video is for information purposes only.
Our sincere and special thanks to the following individuals for their kind and generous help with the making of this film:
Angela Conner & Family, Rachel Campbell-Johnston, and Pat Doherty & Family The Duke of Devonshire, Lord William Burlington, and the team at Chatsworth House Trust Dr Sophie Bowness, Henryk Hetflaisz, and Tamie Cornwall-Jones Cal de BrÍ and Ben Bryant
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
STUDY OF TIGGA, SEATED, KING CHARLES' JACK RUSSELL
Bronze
Signed, numbered 3/8 and dated 2004 (to underside)
14 x 12cm (5½ x 4½ in.)
The present work was a posthumous cast executed by Angela Conner in 2004. Tigga died at the age of 18 in 2002.
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Condition Report:
Some light surface dirt and areas of ingrained dirt and verdigris. Some rubbing to the underside of the paws and tail
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
STUDY OF BETH, QUEEN CAMILLA'S JACK RUSSELL
Bronze with a gold patina
Signed, numbered 1/3 and indistinctly dated 2017 (to underside of stomach)
15 x 15cm (5¾ x 5¾ in.)
Provenance:
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Some very light surface dirt to the creases. Otherwise in good original condition.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
KING CHARLES III
Bronze
Signed, dated 1995 and numbered 4/10
43cm (16¾in.) High exc. base
The present bust of King Charles III was commissioned by the Duke of Devonshire in 1995 for the Chatsworth collection.
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Light surface dirt. Otherwise appears to be in good original condition.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
ELIZABETH II
Bronze
Signed, dated 2006 and numbered 3/10
39cm (15¼in.) High exc. base
Executed in 2006.
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Angela Conner was commissioned to produce a bust of Elizabeth II by the Knights of the Garter in celebration of the late Queen's eightieth birthday in 2006. Conner's husband, John Bulmer, recalls that the Queen asked how long the sitting may take to which Angela responded that she couldn't say, 'because I don't know when I've finished it until I have.' The Queen understood and agreed to dedicate five to six sittings of two hours each. The sittings which were photographed by William Burlington took place in the Chinese Room of Buckingham Palace. The Queen is portrayed as firm yet calm with a hint of a smile and a three strand pearl necklace rests delicately across her chest. The bust sits at St. George's Chapel in Windsor.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
SIR JOHN BETJEMAN
Bronze
Signed and dated 1974
35cm (13¾in.) High exc. base
Another cast was acquired in 1984 by the National Portrait Gallery.
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Commissioned by Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire in 1974, Betjeman was a renowned English poet, writer, and broadcaster whose works celebrated English heritage, architecture, and countryside. His poems often depicted scenes of suburban life, rural landscapes, and his love for England's architectural heritage. He served as the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1972 until his death in 1984, using his position to promote poetry and celebrate British culture. In addition to his poetry, Betjeman was a passionate advocate for architectural preservation. He campaigned tirelessly to protect historic buildings and landmarks from destruction due to modern development, bringing attention to the importance of preserving England's architectural heritage and helped create public support for conservation efforts.
The sitting is recorded as taking nearly 12 hours to be completed.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
LAURENCE OLIVIER
Bronzed composite
42cm (16½in.) High
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Regarded by some as one of the greatest actors and directors of the 20th century, Laurence Olivier dominated the British stage in the mid-20 th century. He is well known for his Shakespearean roles, such as Hamlet and Richard III, which solidified his reputation as a cinematic pioneer. He received two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, five Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards, and was knighted in 1947. Furthermore, Olivier's leadership as a founding director of the National Theatre in London helped shape the future of theatre in Britain. In 2007, a large sculpture by Angela Conner of Olivier as Hamlet was unveiled outside the theatre, commissioned by the Laurence Olivier Centenary Statue Appeal.
On receiving the commission Conner had to decide how to portray Olivier, in character or a more private and personal depiction. Conner decided to capture a moment of pause and concentration whilst in character as Hamlet.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
LORD GOODMAN, ARNOLD GOODMAN
Bronze
Signed and numbered 9/10
44cm (17¼in.) High exc. base
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
British lawyer and political advisor Arnold Goodman commissioned seven of his own busts to gift his friends in 1972. Busts were received by Sir Max Rayne, Evelyn Rothschild, Duke of Devonshire, and Ian Fleming's widow, Anne Charteris. A bust also went to the Arts Council, which Goodman chaired from 1965 until 1973. During his time, he contributed towards a government bill that would ensure regular funding for the Arts Council funding for galleries and theatre companies in Britain, and the establishment of the South Bank Centre, London.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
IAN FLEMING
Bronze composite
51cm (20in.) High exc. base
Executed in 2003.
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Commissioned by Blanche Blackwell, close friend of Ian Fleming. The bronze bust was placed at Goldeneye, Fleming's house in Jamaica. Ian Fleming was a British author best known for his post-war spy novels, James Bond, which solidified his status as one of the most influential authors of the 20th century. He was born into a wealthy family, with connections to the Robert Fleming & Co. bank, and worked for the British Naval Intelligence Division during the Second World War before writing. Beyond his James Bond novels, Fleming also wrote children's books, travelogues, and non-fiction works.
The present bust was one of the very few post-humous works created by Angela Conner who preferred working from life and numerous sittings with her subjects.
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Apart from some rubbing to the lower edge of the sleeve, this work is in good original condition. Slightly loose to the base. The work is made from a bronze composite and not painted plaster.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
SIR TOM STOPPARD
Bronze
Signed, dated 2004 and numbered 4/8
47cm (18½in.) High exc. base
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Friend of Angela Conner, Tom Stoppard is a prolific British playwright and screenwriter known for his innovative approach to storytelling. Stoppard's contributions to literature and theatre have earned him numerous awards and accolades, including multiple Tony Awards, Olivier Awards, and a Knighthood for services to drama. A cast of the bust is on display at Chatsworth House, likely commissioned by the 11 th Duke of Cavendish.
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The sculpture is slightly loose to the base. Otherwise, in good original condition.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
ALAN BENNETT
Bronze
Signed, dated 2007 and numbered 8/10
29cm (11¼in.) High exc. base
Executed in 2007.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
PAT DOHERTY
Resin
36cm (14in.) High
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Pat Doherty is a prominent Irish businessman and property developer who is known for his ownership of Harcourt Developments, a leading international property construction and management company. Doherty commissioned many works by Conner, including three garden sculptures for the development of Park West Business Park, Dublin - one of which is the tallest sculpture in Europe.
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Some light surface dirt with some marks and scratches commensurate with material used.
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JOHN BULMER (BRITISH B. 1938)
WAVE
Photograph
66 x 26cm (25 x 10 in.)
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Angela Conner's sculpture titled 'Wave' was commissioned by one of her most avid supporters, Pat Doherty. The sculpture is Europe's tallest kinetic sculpture and is installed permanently at Park West Plaza in Dublin. The sculpture is designed to twist 360 degrees with the wind and a spray of water at the base of the sculpture produces a rainbow when the sun shines upon the 'Wave'. An outstanding example of Conner's monumental design which complements nature playing with the elements instead of against them.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
ANDREW CAVENDISH, 11TH DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE
Painted plaster
45cm (17½in.) High
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Angela Conner and Andrew Cavendish, the 11 th Duke of Devonshire, became close friends after being introduced by Angela Conner's brother-in-law and playwright, John Osborne. From that first meeting, he was a keen collector of her work, at one point owning over forty of her sculptures, including busts of prominent British politicians, royalty, writers, and celebrities, as well as larger garden sculptures.
Impressed by her work, Conner was then asked to produce portraits of the Duke of Devonshire himself and his Family, which were exhibited in 1975 at the Chatsworth Theatre Gallery alongside pictures by Lucian Freud.
Cavendish was a British aristocrat and politician, best known for his contributions to the preservation and management of historic properties and cultural institutions in England. In addition to inheriting and restoring Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, he served as chairman of the Historic Houses Association and the Georgian Group, organisations dedicated to the preservation of historic buildings and landscapes in England. He was also actively involved in politics, serving as a Member of Parliament for almost twenty years and holding various government positions, including Minister of State for Commonwealth Relations.
' It's rather extraordinary how I came to meet her. I'd been to the theatre and [...] sat next to a lady who i'd never met before who said she was a sculptor, and just beginning to sculpt. Shes done a head of Roy Strong and I said I'd love to go and see it. [...] And that's how it all started .' The Duke of Devonshire, 3rd January 2001, from an interview with Helen Dempsey
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Losses to the plaster base at the back of the sculpture. Light surface dirt throughout. A number of marks and nicks commensurate with material used. Please note that this work is painted plaster.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
LUCIAN FREUD
Bronze, mounted onto metal stand
Signed to shoulder and base
165cm (64¾in.) High inc. base
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Artist and friend of Angela Conner, Freud was a renowned British painter known for his distinctive and often raw style of portraiture and figurative art. Whilst Lucien Freud produced a number of self-portraits he was famously difficult to convince to sit for other artists. Very few portraits of Freud exist amongst them include works produced by Francis Bacon, Sir Jacob Epstein and the present bust by Angela Conner. The bust was commissioned by Andrew Cavendish,11 th Duke of Devonshire and was exhibited at the Chatsworth Theatre Gallery in 1975 alongside busts of other prominent British figures.
' Some are better than others. Some are brilliant. I think the best she's done is ... one of Lucian Freud which is here ' at Chatsworth, Andrew Cavendish,The Duke of Devonshire
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
PHILIPPE DE MONTEBELLO
Bronze
Signed, dated 2009 and numbered 1/2
43cm (16¾in.) High exc. base
Series commissioned by Drue Heinz.
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Philippe de Montebello is best known for his role as Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City from 1977 to 2008. During his career, de Montebello made significant contributions to the field of museum management and cultural stewardship, fostering collaborations with museums around the world and enhancing the museum's reputation as a global cultural institution. De Montebello is also widely respected for his advocacy of the arts and cultural heritage preservation. The other cast is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum, gifted by Conner in 2009.
' his rather grand bearing is a natural part of his figure and nature, and I hope that I have caught some of this .' Angela Conner
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
EAST RIVER
Oil on canvas laid to panel
51 x 104cm (20 x 40¾ in.)
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Angela Conner produced a series of oil studies of the East River in New York from the window of the United Nations building where her stepfather worked. Conner painted early in the morning to catch the beautiful pink hues of sunrise or late at night outside of office opening hours.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
EAST RIVER
Oil on board
Signed and dated Oct./'74 (lower right)
20 x 25.5cm (7¾ x 10 in.)
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Direct from the artist's studio collection
Angela Conner produced a series of oil studies of the East River in New York from the window of the United Nations building where her stepfather worked. Conner painted early in the morning to catch the beautiful pink hues of sunrise or late at night outside of office opening hours.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
EAST RIVER
Oil on canvas board
25.5 x 61.5cm (10 x 24 in.)
Together with another view of the East River, inscribed and dated Oct 11 6.45am 1991 (verso), Oil on canvas board, 30.5 x 76cm (2)
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Direct from the artist's studio collection
Angela Conner produced a series of oil studies of the East River in New York from the window of the United Nations building where her stepfather worked. Conner painted early in the morning to catch the beautiful pink hues of sunrise or late at night outside of office opening hours.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
EAST RIVER
Oil on canvas board
Signed and dated 1978 (lower right); further dated May 1978 (verso)
13 x 18cm (5 x 7 in.)
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Direct from the artist's studio collection
Angela Conner produced a series of oil studies of the East River in New York from the window of the United Nations building where her stepfather worked. Conner painted early in the morning to catch the beautiful pink hues of sunrise or late at night outside of office opening hours.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
PAUL MELLON
Painted plaster
40cm (15½in.) High
Executed in 1986.
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Angela Conner had the ability to capture not only the character of the person but encapsulate in clay, wax and bronze elements of what lies beneath. Conner executed the present bust whilst visiting New York. The pair were sat in a basement room away from the humdrum and chaos of the streets of New York. Angela Conner recalls how Paul Mellon entertained her throughout the sitting with humorous stories. One of which that stands out in Conner's memory was a time when Mellon was hunting in Norfolk and Licolnshire, he fell off his horse so regularly into the wettest of muddy ditches that he was nicknamed 'The Water Mellon.'
Paul Mellon was an American philanthropist and art collector, amassing one of the most important and extensive art collections of the 20th century. Mellon's collecting interests were wide-ranging, spanning European and American art from the Renaissance to the modern era. He had a particular affinity for British art, with a focus on 18th-century British painting, including works by artists such as J.M.W. Turner, George Stubbs, and Thomas Gainsborough. Mellon's dedication to British art led to his pivotal role in the establishment of the Yale Centre for British Art in New Haven, Connecticut, which houses his remarkable collection and serves as a hub for scholarship and research in the field. A cast of this bust is currently on display at the Yale Centre for British Art and the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
THE MATRIARCH
Bronze
Signed, numbered 1/15 and dated 2011 (to underside of ear)
33cm (12in.) High exc. base
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
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The sculpture is slightly loose to the base. There is some wear to the base and some light surface dirt throughout. Otherwise, in good original condition.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
CLASSICAL WAY
Bronze
Signed and numbered 12/16 (to underside) and engraved inscription to plaque
37 x 53cm (14½ x 20¾ in.) exc. base
Edition 2 of 5.
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Direct from the artist's studio collection
' One of the reasons I love riding is that I love the way a pair of fine reins can control the movement of a massive form .' Angela Conner
Please note that this work is signed and numbered 12/16 (to underside).
Condition Report:
Some light surface dirt with green verdigris to one side of the horse's torso and legs. There is a small patch of white ingrained dirt/verdigris to the opposite side on the horse's mane, under the raised hoof and to the horse's underside. The engraved plaque is loose from the base. Otherwise, in good original condition.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
HORSE AND RIDER
Ink
Signed and dated December 1963 (lower left)
33 x 48cm (12 x 18¾ in.)
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
HORSE AND RIDER
Ink
Signed and dated 23.2.67 (lower right)
66 x 76cm (25 x 29¾ in.)
Unframed
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
EAGLE
Ink
Signed and dated 1964 (lower right)
80 x 56cm (31¼ x 22 in.)
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
PURCELL'S DIDO AND AENEUS, A SET OF THREE
Aluminium, resin, brass and wood
Various sizes, the largest 187cm (73½in.) High inc. base
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
The present work is a from a series Angela Conner developed in 1970 centred around the legend of Dido and Aeneas. The series was displayed within the artist's solo show held at The Lincoln Centre, New York in 1970.
Dido and Aeneas is an opera by Henry Purcell based on the fourth book of Virgil's Aeneid. Dido, Queen of Carthage is deeply in love with Aeneas, the Trojan hero. The story is one of pain and heartache when Aeneas abandons Dido. The opera is played out in 3 acts, represented by each of the columns in the present lot.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
TRANSFIGURATION
Resin
131 x 75cm (51½ x 29½ in.)
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
SPACE PILLAR I (BLACK SPOT ILLUSION)
Resin
57cm (22¼in.) High
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
YALTA MEMORIAL
Bronze and stone on a marble turntable base
Signed, dated 1987 and numbered 4/16
35cm (13¾in.) High exc. marble base
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
In 1981, Conner was commissioned to produce the Yalta Memorial Statue to commemorate the hundreds of thousands of people sent back to the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia by the United Kingdom between 1944 and 1947. The sculpture was located opposite the entrance to the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. Unfortunately, not even a year after its erection, plans for its rebuild were made following a series of attacks and vandalism made to the sculpture. A new memorial was produced by Conner in 1986 for the same location in South Kensington, Yalta Memorial Statue (2nd), depicting 12 heads of tragedy - anger, pain, horror, determination. The funds were raised through the support of the Duke of Devonshire who held a party to launch a series of lithographs for sale which Conner produced examples of which are presented as Lot 30 and 31.
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Some light surface dirt. In good original condition.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
YALTA I
Lithograph, 1982
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered XI/XX
43 x 66cm (16¾ x 25 in.)
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Direct from the artist's studio collection
The present lithograph was produced in order to raise funds to re-create the vandalised Yalta Memorial sculpture.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
YALTA II
Lithograph, 1982
Signed in pen, dated 1983 and numbered XI/XII
43 x 66cm (16¾ x 25 in.)
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Direct from the artist's studio collection
The present lithograph was produced in order to raise funds to re-create the vandalised Yalta Memorial sculpture.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
DISTRESSED FIGURE, YALTA SERIES
Bronze
Signed
32cm (12½in.) High exc. base
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
In 1981, Connor was commissioned to produce the Yalta Memorial Statue to commemorate the hundreds of thousands of people sent back to the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia by the United Kingdom between 1944 and 1947. The sculpture was located opposite the entrance to the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. Unfortunately, not even a year after its erection, plans for its rebuild were made following a series of attacks and vandalism made to the sculpture. A new memorial was produced by Connor in 1986 for the same location in South Kensington, Yalta Memorial Statue (2nd), depicting 12 heads of tragedy - anger, pain, horror, determination.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
REACHING MAN, YALTA SERIES
Bronze
18cm (7in.) High inc. base
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
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Some minor wear to the base. Otherwise, in good original condition.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
TANK, RIOTS IN PRAGUE
Pen
Inscribed and dated Prague 1968 (lower right)
36 x 61cm (14 x 24 in.)
Together with another work on paper depicting Riots in Prague, 26 x 47cm (2)
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Political liberalisation and social unrest broke out across Czechoslovakia in 1968. The catalyst for the reforms started on 5th January 1968 when Alexander Dubcek was elected First Secretary of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia lasting until 21st August 1968 when the Soviet Union and members of the Warsaw Pact invaded the country in order to supress reforms.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
UN DELEGATES
Ink
Variously inscribed
Various sizes, the largest 38 x 35cm (14¾ x 13¾ in.)
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
CHARLES DE GAULLE
Bronzed composite
66cm (25in.) High exc. base
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Charles De Gaulle was the leader of the Free French Forces against Nazi occupation in France. In 1958, amidst political crisis, he returned to power as President of the French Republic and embarked on a mission to modernise French political and economic systems. His presidency was marked by his pursuit of national sovereignty, his promotion of international French grandeur, and his commitment to nuclear deterrence as a means of ensuring French security and independence. The bust is part of the series produced for Conner's large scale sculpture of de Gaulle which stands in Carlton Gardens, St. James'. Between 1940 and 1944 Charles De Gaulle set up the headquarters for the Free French Armed Forces from 3-4 Carlton Gardens. The sculpture was publicly funded and pushed through by Mary Soames, daughter of Winston Churchill. The sculpture was unveiled in June 1993 by the late Queen Mother. The success of the sculpture resulted in a statue of Churchill to be erected in the centre of the French capital in 1998.
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Light surface dirt throughout. A small loss to the roping detail at the back of the hat. Slightly loose on base. A few scuffs and small losses scattered across the surface. Otherwise no significant condition issues.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
CORIOLANUS
Metal
45cm (17½in.) High exc. base
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
The present lot was produced as part of a series based on Shakespearean literature for an exhibition presented by The Library & Museum of the Performing Arts at The New York Library at the Lincoln Center. The series was conducted to produce emotional responses to Shakespeare's characters creating forms not figures. Coriolanus represents two cages of steel rods, one encased with the other. The single rod running through the centre signifies the melancholy of Hamlet and the outburst of entrapment and reflective introspection radiates from this central focus.
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Some light tarnishing, otherwise in good original condition.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
BIRD IN FLIGHT
Metal
28 x 14cm (11 x 5½ in.)
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Angela Conner's interest in metal work started early on in her career when she enrolled on a welding course at British Oxygen which opened up a new set of skills which would be vital in the development of her large-scale kinetic sculptures, working in different metals.
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In good original condition, some minor surface dirt and dust.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
REREDOS
Bronze
10 x 43cm (3¾ x 16¾ in.) exc. base
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
The present work is a study for the altar which was installed at St. Andrews located in the parish of Northaw & Cuffley, commissioned by the Bishop of Saint Albans. The outstretched arms of the reflected figure span across the east wall of the altar at St. Andrews in Cuffley executed in 1967. The sculpture's tent like horizontal form juxtaposes the diagonal smooth lines of the roof's architectural design.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
SMALL POISE
White marble dust, resin and stainless steel
52cm (20¼in.) Diameter
Executed in 2004.
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
' There is a simplicity to its shape and movement that I love. It lends itself to feelings of tranquillity and serenity, which we all yearn for in this day and age .' Angela Conner
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
WAVE
Wood and marble
105cm (41¼in.) High inc. base
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Condition Report:
Glue residue visible to the point at which the wood meets the marble. There is some dimpling to the surface of the wood but these appear to be consistent with material used. There are couple of scattered marks across the surface but these are not particularly noticeable. Where the wood sculpture has been attached to the wood stand this is visible. No obvious significant condition issues.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935) CHIASMA Marble dust, resin, stainless steel and perspex 150cm (59in.) Diameter Together with perspex trough 181 x 65cm, water pump and lighting fixtures
Executed in 2002.
Provenance: Direct from the artist's studio collection
This sculpture was designed by Conner as an interior or exterior water feature which is fed water through pumps, turning the front panel of the rippling façade creating changing shapes and shadows. The work was originally commissioned by Linda Pilaro. Intended to be installed on a wall the work is an outstanding example of Conner's intricate design, construction and resilience to building complicated structures whilst working with water, light and air. Condition Report: Please contact the department on pictures@dreweatts.com for a video of the sculpture installed and in motion.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
COUNTERPOISE
Onyx marble dust suspended in resin and stainless steel
204cm (80¼in.) Diameter
Executed in 1996.
From an edition of 8.
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Angela has always been fascinated by the effects of nature on both the natural landscapes and man-made objects. The present work is made up of six segments which lie horizontally beside one another fixed by a central axis. The work is intended to be installed in the middle of nature and viewed from afar as the wind and elements play with the sculpture causing a meditative rippling motion giving an endlessly varying pattern of movement.
'As a child I was always observing nature, wind and water and seeing how movement from these natural forces could be involved with many shapes.' Angela Conner
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
SENTINELS, A PAIR
Painted wood and stainless steel
Signed to base
82 x 61cm (32¼ x 24 in.) inc. base
Executed in 2003.
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Sentinels is a small-scale air mobile which was developed whilst Conner was experimenting with both large and small scale kinetic sculpture. The work consists of two pieces mounted onto separate bases, each with four vertical elements, three of which move independently from the central axis. The design was intended for a religious graveyard, 'The Sentinels' representing the people protecting and watching over the site.
The present work was exhibited at Beaux Arts in 2012 alongside sculpture by Lynn Chadwick, Elisabeth Frink, Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
RESPONSE
Plywood, stainless steel and resin
300cm (118in.) High inc. base
Executed in 2011.
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
The concept for the present work began in 2008 when Alan Grieve, chairman of the Jerwood Foundation approached Angela Conner about the possibility of a collaboration for Ragley Hall. In 2011 Response was installed at Ragley Hall on long term loan to the Jerwood Sculpture Collection. Conner was initially inspired by the beautiful architecture of the stable blocks built in 1751 by James Gibbs. Conner wanted the site specific sculpture to 'echo the disciplined elegance of the courtyard's building, but in a contemporary manner.' Conner's response resulted in this kinetic sculpture which was designed to move gently with the breeze and by applying a metallic finish to the surface Conner wished to emphasise the playfulness of light through shadow and reflection. This theme of dividing light and dark through kinetic sculpture was one Conner returned to over a number of years, developing both large scale sculptures and maquettes.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
GENESIS
Stainless steel, resin and perspex
150 x 143cm (59 x 56¼ in.)
Executed in 2004.
From an edition of 3.
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
The work is made up of individual rings of highly polished stainless steel, reflecting the light as the work is effected by wind or interior air movement. The reflected images in the steel are constantly changing creating a static piece which gives the notion of constant movement.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
ROLLING STONES
Granite on marble base
40 x 63 x 36cm (15½ x 24¾ x 14 1/8in.) inc. base
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Condition Report:
Some minor wear to the base with some small scattered white paint splashes. Some light surface dirt. The discs are slightly loose on the base. Otherwise, in good original condition.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
SPHERE WITH STRAP
Plaster and bronze with gold patina
28 x 25cm (11 x 9¾ in.) exc. base
Provenance:
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
FIVE O'CLOCK SHADOW
Bronze with a gold patina on a marble base
90 x 44.5cm (35¼ x 17½ in.)
Executed in 1986.
From an edition of 8.
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Conner encourages the viewer to constantly assess and question the power of the element in nature around us. This shadow sculpture is an excellent example of her exploration of the effects of the sun. As the sun moves it changes the shape of the shadow thrown by the sculpture. The ragged edges of the crown are untidy and chaotic which throughout the day resolve itself into a beautiful clean lined circle. The present work is a maquette for a large outdoor sculpture.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
CHAOS FACTOR
Onyx dust, resin and Portland stone
108 x 130cm (42½ x 51 in.)
Executed in 1989.
From an edition of 5.
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
This water feature was designed by Conner as an outdoor centrepiece. Streams of water emerge from invisible pores on the surface of the black sphere and stream over the surface in random patterns. Chaos Factor was exhibited at the Cartoon and Humor Museum at the Istanbul Biennial in 1989, Angela Conner's Solo Exhibition held by Browse & Derby in 1989 and in the Economist Plaza in London in 1992.
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
STUDY FOR PEBBLE WATER FEATURE
Pastel and chalk
Signed and dated 1989 (lower right)
28 x 20cm (11 x 7¾ in.)
Provenance:
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
PEBBLE WATER FEATURE
Pastel and charcoal heightens with white
Signed (lower right)
45 x 36cm (17½ x 14 in.)
Provenance:
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ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)
TOUCHSTONE (DOUBLE OR NOTHING)
Mirror, stone and glass
43 x 123cm (16¾ x 48¼ in.)
Provenance:
Direct from the artist's studio collection
Due to Conner's father's job at the BBC and her step-father's job at the UN her childhood was quite disruptive. Between the ages of 8 and 16 she attended 14 different schools across the world. Conner felt a draw and nostalgia to the family holiday home at Studland in Dorset a rare constant in her childhood. Conner played in the rock pools, splashing in the water and exploring the beaches, which she believes ignited her closeness with nature and inspired her work later in life.
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λ SANDRA BLOW (BRITISH 1925-2006)
UNTITLED
Collage, watercolour, pencil and acrylic
Signed and dated 2001 (lower right); further signed and dated 2001 (verso)
30 x 35cm (11¾ x 13¾ in.)
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λ BERNARD FARMER (BRITISH 1919-2002)
UNTITLED
Oil on board
Signed and dated 1955 (verso)
51 x 41cm (20 x 16 in.)
Provenance:
Denis Bowen
Exhibited:
Jarrow, Bede Gallery, New Vision 55-65 , 1984, no. 99
London, Belgrave Gallery, British Abstract Artists of the 50s and 60s , 1992
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λ MICHAEL CANNEY (BRITISH 1923-1999)
QUAYSIDE, NEWLYN
Oil and collage on board
Signed, titled and dated 57 (verso)
34 x 20cm (13¼ x 7¾ in.)
Provenance:
Belgrave Gallery, London
Exhibited:
London, Belgrave Gallery, Michael Canney , 1990, no.16
Condition Report:
There is some visible glue residue to areas of collage and one area of cracking to the white pigment at the centre of the image. There are some very small losses to the upper and lower right corners. Some yellowing to the varnish, most noticeable to the white areas. Unexamined out of glazed frame.
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λ PETER LANYON (BRITISH 1918-1964)
IN STONE
Ink, watercolour, crayon and charcoal
Signed, titled and dated 1963 (to backboard verso)
25 x 24.5cm (9¾ x 9½ in.)
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λ PAUL MOUNT (BRITISH 1922-2009)
UNTITLED (TWO FIGURES)
Oil on canvas
Signed (verso)
61 x 45cm (24 x 17½ in.)
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λ DENIS MITCHELL (BRITISH 1912-1993)
CARNVALLOW
Bronze
Signed with initials, dated, titled and numbered Carnellow [sic] , 75 , 3/7 (to underside of base)
Height (including base): 59.5cm (23¼in.)
Conceived in 1975.
Provenance:
Jonathan Grimble
His sale, David Lay, Penzance, 7 December 2021, lot 139
Exhibited:
London, Marjorie Parr Gallery, Denis Mitchell, 1975, no. 37 (illustration of another cast)
Bath, Festival Gallery, Denis Mitchell Sculptures 1950-1978, 1978, no. 37 (another cast illustrated)
Swansea, Glynn Vivian Art Gallery , Denis Mitchell , 1979, no. 37a (illustration of another cast)
London, Gillian Jason Gallery, Denis Mitchell - A Retrospective: Sculpture 1951-1990, 1990, no. 26, (another cast illustrated on catalogue cover)
Condition Report:
Some minor wear to the base, otherwise In good original condition.
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