Chadwick Bronze Lion II roars to £7,200

 

Clevedon Salerooms September Specialist Sale saw yet again an increase in the number of internet bidders, proving that the formula of careful cataloguing, professional photography with multiple images and a condition report are key for bidders and what differentiates Salerooms.

A Lynn Chadwick  (1914-2003) bronze lion II conceived and cast in 1986 in an edition of 9, with a provenance of being gifted to the Vendor direct from the artist was eagerly fought over.  The 21cm long bronze realised £7,200.  The geometric lines and stance of the lion with its open snout bearing a resemblance to  field artillery.  The king of the jungle roaring on the battle field?