Description

‘Calling A Spade, A Spade’

Box Art

 

A spade in glazed display box, chained with metal title tag.
From the art collection of Jean Shrimpton.

The piece was in its original box, however, this had sustained water damage at some point during Jean’s ownership (see photos) and I have had it removed and a new box made – as close to the original as possible (see photos).

Will come with original box so the new owner can decide whether to restore or not.

Piece has been confirmed by email from An Jo Fermon of Whitford Fine Art (she wrote ‘Clive Barker: Sculpture : Catalogue Raisonné 1958-2000′),  to be an original by Clive Barker:

“Dear Richard, Thank you for your patience. The piece is by Clive Barker, it is regarded as one of his ‘Box’ pieces.
Best wishes, An Jo Fermon”

 

Year: 1972

Edition: 1

Signed: Yes*

Size: 124.5cm x 33cm x 16cm.

Medium: A spade in glazed display box, chained with metal title tag.