£300 - £500
λ SIR EDUARDO PAOLOZZI (BRITISH 1924-2005)BONE STUDIES Pen Signed and dated 1946 (lower right), inscribed Slade School (lower left)28.5 x 38cm (11 x 14¾ in.)Provenance:Freda Paolozzi and by descentThe present lot was drawn while studying at the Slade. Paolozzi felt that the Art School was dominated by middle-class, ex-officer type attitudes with which he was unable to identify and which in his view favoured half-baked, gutless art. Oxford, the focal point of elitist and polite notions of culture made matters worse. (F. Whitford, Eduardo Paolozzi, Exhibition Catalogue, London, Tate Gallery, 22 September - 31 October 1971, p.7) The present work depicting old bones may be a witty swipe at the antiquated, dry ethos of the Slade in the 1940s.Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts.
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Light discolouration to the sheet throughout with light surface dirt, most notable to the edges. Light handling creases throughout with a diagonal crease running through the upper left corner. There is evidence of two marks of staining to the centre of the lower section of the sheet. The lower edge is torn evidence of removal from sketchbook. The study verso with some very light handling creases throughout the sheet. Overall in original condition.
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