Beth Carter; Clown; White Resin; Edition 4/15 sub-Art & Sculpture rear sabre legs

rear sabre legs

lead and celluloid toys in the late 1920’s and early 1930’s and indeed Kuramochi was the largest supplier of Japanese toys prior to WWII exporting to both England and the USA where its products were distributed by the Geo

solid leather upholstered seats

freestanding and more than likely surviving from the nineteenth century

The lengths of the columns suggest they are originally from two door surrounds for a shop frontage

Beth Carter; Clown; White Resin; Edition 4/15 sub-Art & Sculpture rear sabre legsOrigin: EnglishPeriod: 21stCProvenance: Direct from the Studio of Beth Carter; Edition 4 15Date: c. 2016Height: 47Depth: 12 (at base)Width: 25 (all at extremities)Edition 4 15 with painted yellow lead laces and resin flowers in one hand. See here for an introduction to the work of Beth Carter.